Foreman Lineman - Non-union

Utility Lines Construction Services; Jacksonville (AR); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Short/Long Term Disability

Matching 401(k) Plan

Paid Holidays and Vacation

FR Clothing Provided

Employee Payroll Deduction Program

Job summary

Utility Lines Construction Services in Arkansas seeks an Overhead Distribution Working Foreperson to direct a crew on overhead power lines, poles, and cables. You will ensure safe, high‑quality work and manage daily tool testing and inspections.

Requirements include 5+ years in electrical power line construction, ability to operate bucket trucks and related equipment, strong communication, and willingness to travel for out‑of‑state storm work. CDL preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years in electrical power line construction.
• Proof of work experience, schooling, and any certifications.
• Ability to identify and operate required tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Directs and assists crew with all parts of the electrical system.
• Ensure daily testing and inspection of tools and equipment.
• Enforce safety program at field level and train employees.
• Conduct safety inspections and incident investigations.
• Maintain compliance with rules and regulations.

Skills

5+ years experience in electrical powe

Education

Proof of work experience and schooling

Tools

Bucket truck

Digger derrick truck

Tensioners

Puller

Rollers

Hand tamp

Chain saw

Concrete saw

Job description

Overhead Distribution Working Foreperson

A skilled position with prior performance that understands the install and repair process for overhead distribution and transmission systems, which includes poles, cables, and electrical systems.

Benefits

• Short/Long Term Disability
• Matching 401(k) Plan
• Paid Holidays and Vacation
• FR Clothing Provided
• Employee Payroll Deduction Program

Pay

Competitive/Hourly (more detail during your interview process)

Primary Responsibilities

• Directs and assists crew with all parts of the electrical system.
• Obtaining daily job description and follow up with General Foreperson.
• Ensure daily testing and inspection of assigned tools and equipment.
• Ability to problem solve with unidentified circumstances on any particular job.
• Implementing and enforcing the safety program at the field level for his or her employees.
• Ensuring employees are trained and qualified to perform the work
• Ensuring the employees thoroughly understand all safety rules pertaining to assigned work.
• Ensuring quality job briefings are conducted.
• Performing safety inspections utilizing the job behavior observation program and tool.
• Conducting incident investigations.
• Enforcing strict compliance with all rules and regulations.
• Reports all injuries no matter how minor to the Supervision/General Foreperson Immediately.
• Reports all incidents and near misses to Supervision/General Foreperson.
• Any other duties related to the installation of Overhead Power Supply.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Strong communication skills both written and spoken.
• Knowledge of Working with energized high voltage systems requiring specific skill set.
• Able to identify, operate and service all required tools and equipment. (i.e., bucket truck, digger derrick truck, tensioners, puller, rollers, hand tamp, chain saw, concrete saw, shovel).

Education & Experience

• 5+ years experience in the electrical power line construction industry.
• Able to provide proof of work experience, schooling, and any certifications that you have obtained during your career.
• Proven previous OH Maintenance experience required.

Pre-Screen

• Upon offer, employees may be required to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background, and/or MVR check.

License & Certifications

• Driver License Required, willingness to obtain a valid CDL within 90 days of employment preferred.

Travel Requirements

• Willing to travel out of state for emergency storm work.

Physical Requirements

• RARE(less than 10%):
• OCASSIONAL(up to 33%): Sitting, Kneeling, and Crawling
• FREQUENT(up to 66 %): Stooping, Squatting, Body Twisting, Manual Dexterity, Reading, Climbing Ladders, Climbing On/Off Truck, Climbing Poles, Gripping, and Climbing Stairs
• CONTINUOUS(up to 100%): Standing, Walking, Sense of Touch, Speaking Clearly, Seeing Distant, Seeing, Reaching, Range of Motion, Hearing-Speech Range, Depth Perception, Color Vision, Lifting, Carrying, Pushing, Pulling, Lifting Over 10 lbs. to 50 lbs., Balancing, Lifting Up to 10 lbs., and Lifting Up to 50 lbs.

Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling 1-833-222-3066. We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees.

Important Information for Applicants

• Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC and its family of companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to any legally protected characteristic.
• If you require reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact our ADA Coordinator at 1-800-248-8733, ext. 3656.
• Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment requirements, which include background screening, drug testing, and employment eligibility verification.
• Compensation determination is based on market data, job scope and individual qualifications.
• We offer a competitive total rewards package inclusive of health and welfare and retirement benefits, as well as paid time off and holiday pay benefits.
• Unsolicited resumes without an executed agency agreement become the property of the company.