Distribution Overhead General Foreman

ISA Certified Arborist; New Bern, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

River City Construction in New Bern, NC is seeking an Overhead General Foreman to lead crews installing and maintaining overhead electric distribution lines and related equipment, including transformers, meters, and substations. You will ensure safety, coordinate resources, and oversee field operations to meet customer specs.

This safety-sensitive role requires extensive lineman experience and supervisory skills, OSHA knowledge, and strong scheduling/communication.

Qualifications

• Five to seven years as a journey-level lineman engaged in the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of distribution electrical systems.
• Three years of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Safety: promote and comply with safety procedures; perform field safety audits; conduct pre-job briefings and safety meetings; maintain a safe working environment.
• Production: read blueprints and construction drawings; organize crews to complete tasks; oversee voltage work up to 40; manage equipment operations and setup.
• Supporting Functions: assist foreman; submit time sheets; mentor staff; ensure vehicles and equipment are operated; prepare crew performance appraisals.
• Storm Restoration: travel and work during storm restoration, possibly extended travel.
• Physical Demands: work outside in inclement weather; lift up to 50 pounds; operate in high-voltage environments.

Job description

New Bern, NC | New Bern, NC
New Bern, NC, USA

Reports To: Project Manager/Construction Manager

FLSA Status: Non- Exempt

Position Purpose:

The Overhead General Foreman will manage crews involved in the execution of the installation, construction and maintenance of overhead electric distribution and service lines. Additionally, they will oversee the installation, construction and maintenance of transformers, meters, metering equipment, electrical substations, and related equipment.

The General Foreman will ensure that crews work safely and train,submitaccuratetime records, complete andsubmitrequired forms and documentation, and coordinate resources.

This position requires extensive knowledge of overhead electrical distribution systems, management of multiple crews, distribution trouble shooting, management of storm crews, scheduling of crews, and coordinating resources.

Key Responsibilities:

Safety

• Is familiar with OSHA Standards 269 and 1926 subpart V.
• Promote andcomply withcompany safety procedures.
• Perform Field Safety Audits.
• Ensure crews are trainedinhow to conduct a pre-job briefing.
• Can conduct safety meetings withthem
• Maintain a safe working environment for all employees underthem

Production

• Read blueprints and interpret customer specifications
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, job prints, andcomprehendscopeof work.
• Organize crews so they can complete assigned tasks.
• Is qualified to oversee gloving on all voltages up to 40
• Can oversee the operation of a material handler bucket truck and an auger truck
• Can oversee the set-up and operation of all wire pulling equipment.
• Know all basic transformer hook-upsWye and Delta (single and threephase).
• Can oversee the cover-up of the work zone for the work
• Excellent knowledge of rigging and wire pulling tools.
• Know the applications of all connectors and sleeves used on
• Can oversee the setting of poles in an energized
• Can oversee the phasing of circuits and checking of
• Can oversee the restoration of service and troubleshooting of problems during
• Can oversee building and replacing plant to meet customer specifications
• Can fill out a WMIS as-built
• Communicate and Work with Customer Oversites and customers.
• Can supply scheduling with crews' capability on a regular
• Schedule work to thecrewsandmeetsthe requested completion dates.

Supporting Functions

• Assist Foreman.
• Maintain andsubmitTime Sheets for crew members.
• Mentor junior employees and support their continued professional and technical development.
• Ensure vehicles and equipment are driven andoperated.
• Use a personal computer (PC) and iPad to complete reports and access email.
• Prepare crew performance appraisals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Storm Restoration

• Ability to travel and work during Storm Restoration efforts. This may require extended travel periods to multiple locations.

Physical Demands

Work involves moderate physical exertion and heavy lifting. It also involves exposure to inclement weather, including extreme heat, extreme cold, rain, ice, snow, and wind. Additionally, the job poses hazardous conditions, such as working with high-voltage energized lines and equipment. Must be able to bend and lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more or 20 inches or less, with the ability to judge distance and space relationships. Precise hand-eye coordination.Identifyand distinguish colors.

You will perform responsibilities inoutside-weatherconditions. Youfrequentlyexpose yourself to inclement weather, such as extreme heat, extreme cold, rain, ice, snow, and wind. Additionally, the employee is exposed to the hazardous conditions of working with energized high-voltage conductors and equipment. Employees may occasionally experience loud noises.

MinimumRequirements:

• Five to seven years as a journey-level lineman engaged in the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of distribution electrical systems and three years of supervisory experience.
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Ability to travel and work for extended periods in multiple locations.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Background investigation and drug screenrequired.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, company-paid holidays, a 401(k) plan, andnumerousvoluntary benefits.

Special Position Requirements:

This is a safety sensitive position, and all applicable policies including drug testing and background checks will apply.

Reasonable Accommodations:

River City Construction is an equal opportunity employer andcomplies withall federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws, including the ADA. If you need reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact our Human Resources Department at [phone] or email [e-mail] .

River City Construction provides equal employment opportunities (EEO)toall employees and applicants for employment.This means without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, River Citycomplies withapplicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which we have facilities. *

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Travel Required

Yes . Travel may be required during storms and emergencies.

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