Foreman - Overhead (Duke)
Company: Pike Electric Company
Location: Saint Petersburg
Posted on: May 13, 2022
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Job Description:
Position Summary: The Foreman is a skilled position in the
construction, maintenance and repair of electrical overhead
distribution systems. This position works at various locations and
may also be required to travel to another state depending on
customer demands. Essential Functions: * Work safely while
performing new construction, maintenance or repair work of
energized and de-energized overhead work.
* Supervises crew members.
* Possesses working knowledge of leadership and management
skills.
* Must be capable of leading and training lower skilled employees
in safe and productive work procedures.
* Must be capable of leading and teaching hot stick work on
energized lines.
* Conducts pre-job or tailgate briefings.
* Possesses a working knowledge of all aspects of line work.
* Stringing overhead wire.
* Setting poles and anchors.
* Installing transformers, lightening arrestors, cutouts,
crossarms, insulators, switches and switchgear.
* Troubleshoots problems and supervises troubleshooting in primary
and secondary systems.
* Replaces cutout fuses and clears faulted circuits and
systems.
* Frequently works with energized high voltage systems requiring
skill and care to protect the lives of themselves and others.
* Maintains company vehicles, equipment and tools in good working
order.
* Able to perform rigorous physical labor.
* Must be able to identify primary and secondary voltage on a
circuit.
* Must be familiar with induced voltage.
* Able to properly sag wire.
* Must be capable of properly phasing a circuit through a
substation.
* Must be able to identify and locate puller and tensioner
setups.
* Must understand grounding procedures.
* Capable of working at heights and/or confined spaces.
* Capable of properly installing and removing PPE and cover up.
* Must be able to climb different types of structures (wood, steel,
etc.) and possess the necessary tools to do so.
* Must understand how to safely operate equipment.
* Must understand how to phase out a line using phasing sticks.
* Capable of planning safe work based on a job print or work
order.
* Understands how to obtain a one shot on a recloser.
* Must be able to safely perform a reconductoring job.
* Willingness to glove/work live high voltage distribution power
lines.
* Capable of safely installing and removing mechanical jumpers.
* Understands how to use a load bust tool.
* Able to properly ask for and take line clearances.
* Able to identify and locate puller and tensioner setups.
* Possesses a working knowledge of line protection devices.
* Understands flag and tag procedures.
* Must be able to work outside, frequently in inclement
weather.
* Does all other related work as required to complete the job.
Minimum Requirements: * 5-year minimum of recent field
experience.
* Able to read and communicate effectively in English.
* Coordinates and inspects the work of crew members.
* Able to travel long distances on short notice, when required.
* Able to work for extended periods in various locations, when
required.
* Able to lift in excess of 50 lbs.
* Able to properly inspect rubber goods and PPE.
* Comply with company reporting procedures and complete required
company paperwork.
* Possesses a CDL and demonstrates safe driving.
* Willing to work over-time when requested. Physical Demands: The
physical demands described here are representative of those that
must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential
functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the
employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is
frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to fingers, handle,
and feel; and reach with hands and arms. Work Environment: While
performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently
exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and
vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of
extreme conditions at construction job sites. The noise level in
the work environment and job sites can be loud. This position is
performed in outside weather conditions. Competencies: *
Self-Motivated
* Team-Oriented
* Customer Oriented
* Must be able to follow Company safety rules and all other Company
policies EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled Pike Electric, LLC is
a Non-union Company NOTE: This job description is not intended to
be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as
required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
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