Foreman-Transmission (AEP)

Pike Electric, Inc.; Pikeville (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Life insurance

Job summary

Pike Electric, LLC is seeking a Foreman to lead a crew for constructing and repairing transmission systems on energized and de-energized lines. Travel to various job sites, including out-of-state locations, may be required.

You will report to the General Foreman and ensure safety and quality on each project. The role requires 5 years of transmission experience, a valid CDL, and the ability to work outside normal hours, including outages and emergencies.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of recent transmission line experience.
• CDL required.
• Willing to travel long distances on short notice.
• Lift up to 50 pounds.
• Willing to work outside normal hours including overtime.

Responsibilities

• Lead crew members and conduct pre-job and tailgate safety briefings.
• Oversee project work and ensure quality and deadlines.
• Operate and maintain transmission line equipment.
• Work on energized and de-energized lines and in varying weather.

Skills

Leadership

Safety-first mindset

Coaching

Team supervision

Communication

Education

CDL

Tools

Bucket trucks

Digger derricks

Rigging

Job description

Position Summary

The Foreman is a safety focused professional with the ability to lead a crew to construct and repair electrical transmission 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 transmission 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 employee 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 transmission lines, poles, insulators, conductors and related hardware.
• Comprehensive knowledge of switching and tagging procedures, EPZ -grounding and understanding induced voltage on de-energized lines using the proper tools and test equipment.
• Climb different structures (wood, steel, concrete) using approved climbing methods and equipment.
• Work at heights and in proximity to energized equipment.
• Willing and capable to obtain knowledge in bare hand work – 44kV and 500kV.
• Proficient in all aspects of heavy lifting and rigging.
• Operate and maintain bucket trucks, digger derricks, tensioners and pullers and other pieces of transmission 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.
• Follow all safety protocols including PPE use and possess a comprehensive understanding of insulated protective cover to isolate differences of potential on energized lines.

Minimum Requirements

• Five (5) years of recent transmission line experience.
• 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 different 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.

Work Environment

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 constructions 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

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

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.