Foreman - Overhead (Duke)

Pike Corporation; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Pike Corporation is seeking a Foreman in Charlotte, NC, to lead the construction and maintenance of electrical overhead distribution systems. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of field experience, strong coaching skills, and the ability to work with high voltage systems safely. This position involves physical labor and may require travel. Responsibilities include overseeing crew work, conducting safety briefings, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols. A CDL and effective communication skills in English are mandatory.

Qualifications

• Must have a CDL and demonstrate safe driving.
• Able to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Capable of climbing structures and working at heights.

Responsibilities

• Perform new construction, maintenance, or repair work of energized and de-energized overhead work.
• Supervise troubleshooting in primary and secondary systems.
• Conduct pre-job or tailgate briefings.

Skills

Coaching skills

Working knowledge of line work

Ability to perform rigorous physical labor

Understanding of grounding procedures

Ability to identify primary and secondary voltage

Education

5 years minimum field experience

Tools

PPE

Load bust tool

Line protection devices

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.
• Able to coach crew members.
• Possesses working knowledge of coaching skills.
• Must be capable of coaching 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, lightning 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.

Other 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.
• Willing to work outside of the normal work schedule including weekends, holidays, and overtime as required for the position.

Physical Demands

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

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.