Foreman - Overhead (Duke)

Pike Corporation; Hockenheim; Vor Ort; EUR 74.000 - 96.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with match

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

HSA

Family Leave

Zusammenfassung

Pike Corporation is seeking a Foreman to lead a crew in constructing and repairing electrical overhead distribution systems. The role involves working on energized and de-energized lines, traveling to various job sites as needed, and reporting to the General Foreman.

The candidate must have five years of overhead line experience, a CDL, and flexibility for long travel. You will supervise safety briefings and ensure project quality while handling a range of heavy equipment and live-line

Qualifikationen

• Five years of overhead line experience.
• Valid CDL is required.
• Willing to travel long distances.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Willing to work outside normal hours and be on-call.

Aufgaben

• Lead crew to construct and repair overhead distribution systems.
• Conduct pre-job and tailgate safety briefings.
• Ensure quality and timely completion of projects.
• Install and repair overhead power lines, poles and hardware.
• Operate bucket trucks and other line equipment.
• Perform live‐line work using approved techniques and PPE.

Kenntnisse

Basic computer ops (MS Word)

Leadership

Ausbildung

CDL

Tools

Bucket trucks

Digger derricks

Tensioners & pullers

Test equipment

Jobbeschreibung

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Foreman is a safety focused professional with the ability to lead a crew to construct and repair electrical overhead distribution systems. You will work on energized and de‑energized powerlines and may be required to travel to different job sites, including out‑of‑state locations, as operational and customer needs dictate. You will report to the General Foreman.

Position Summary

The Foreman is a safety focused professional with the ability to lead a crew to construct and repair electrical overhead distribution systems. You will work on energized and de‑energized powerlines and may be required to travel to different job sites, including out‑of‑state locations, as operational and customer needs dictate. You will report to the General Foreman.

Essential Functions

• Perform new construction, maintain and repair energized and de‑energized overhead distribution systems while putting safety first.
• Lead crew members and conduct pre-job and tailgate safety briefings.
• Must be experienced with coaching and training lower classification employees in safe and productive work procedures.
• Oversee work related to each project and assume full responsibility for its quality and completion deadline.
• Install and repair overhead power lines, poles, insulators, conductors and related hardware.
• Comprehensive knowledge of switching and tagging procedures, grounding and induced voltage on energized and de-energized lines while using the proper tools and test equipment.
• Climb different structures (wood, steel, concrete) using approved climbing methods and equipment.
• Work at heights, in confined spaces, and in proximity to energized equipment.
• Operate and maintain bucket trucks, digger derricks, tensioners and pullers and other pieces of overhead line equipment.
• Work outdoors in varying environmental conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, wind, and inclement weather.
• Available to work outages, storms, emergencies including on call rotation.
• Perform live‑line work using approved gloving and hot‑stick techniques of energized lines, including troubleshooting and fault locating.
• Follow all safety protocols including PPE use and possess a comprehensive understanding of insulated protective cover to isolate differences of potential.

Minimum Requirements

• Five (5) years of recent overhead line experience.
• Proficient in basic computer operations including Microsoft Word and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Willing to travel long distances on short notice.
• Lift, carry, push, or pull materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Work for extended periods at job locations, including out‑of‑state assignments.
• Willing to work outside of normal business hours, including weekends, holidays, emergency callouts, and overtime.

Physical Demands

While performing the responsibilities of this job, you will be required to talk, listen and use hand signals to communicate. The job frequently requires you to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle objects, operate tools or controls; reach with hands and arms. While performing the responsibilities of this job, you are frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. You are 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. You will perform job responsibilities in extreme heat, cold, wet, windy, and storm conditions.

Our Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• HSA, dependent care and medical flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) with company match
• Life insurance, and short-term and long-term disability
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and family and medical leave

About Us

Founded in 1945, Pike is a leading provider of construction, repair and engineering services for electric and gas utilities, as well as telecommunications companies with a growing portfolio of turnkey renewable projects. We work with hundreds of utility clients across the country, and we continuously expand our offerings to supply our customers with the ideas, technology, experience, workforce and equipment to perform any job. "Essential" is the one word that sums up who we are, the work we do and what our people mean to us. Each of our employees plays a critical role in ensuring that infrastructure systems are up and running when people and businesses need them. Pike is a family-oriented workplace with a strong culture of safety, collaboration, innovation and exceptional customer service. Pike Electric LLC, is an equal opportunity employer.