Foreman - Overhead (Dominion)

Pike Corporation; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off, holidays, and family/MB

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

PIKE Electric, LLC is seeking a Foreman to lead a crew in constructing and repairing overhead distribution systems, safely working on energized and de-energized lines, with travel to job sites as needed.

The role reports to the General Foreman and requires five years of overhead line experience, a valid CDL, and willingness to work outside normal hours, including outages and on-call rotations.

Out-of-state assignments may be required to support operational and customer needs.

Qualifications

• Five years of overhead line experience required.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and basic computer operations.
• Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required.

Responsibilities

• Lead crew in construction, maintenance and repair of overhead distribution systems.
• Conduct pre-job and tailgate safety briefings.
• Coach and train junior employees in safe and productive work procedures.
• Oversee project work quality and completion deadlines.
• Perform live-line work using approved gloving and hot-stick techniques; troubleshoot faults.

Skills

Safety leadership

Crew leadership

Coaching

Microsoft Word

Live-line work

Tools

Bucket trucks

Digger derricks

Job description

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.

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

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job. 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

PIKE Electric, LLC, is an equal opportunity employer.

If this sounds like you, come join the PIKE family.