Foreman - Underground (Dominion)

at Pike Electric, Inc. in; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HSA

EAP

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Short-term and long-term disability

Job summary

Pike Electric LLC is seeking a Foreman for underground construction to lead a crew in building and repairing underground distribution systems. The role involves working on energized lines, driving to various job sites, and reporting to the General Foreman.

Emphasis on safety, leadership, and on-time project completion. The candidate will supervise installations, perform live-line work with PPE and insulated sticks, and coordinate with crew for efficient operations, including out-of-state

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of recent underground line experience required.
• Valid CDL required or able to obtain.
• Willing to travel long distances on short notice.
• Must be able to lead and coach crew members and perform live-line work safely.

Responsibilities

• Lead crew to construct and repair underground distribution systems.
• Conduct pre-job and tailgate safety briefings.
• Oversee project work ensuring quality and deadlines.

Skills

CDL

Underground distribution

Crew leadership

Job description

Foreman - Underground (Dominion) (Construction)

Position Summary

The Foreman is a safety focused professional with the ability to lead a crew to construct and repair electrical underground 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.

Perform new construction, maintain and repair energized and de‑energized underground 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 underground facilities, underground conductors, including trouble shooting and fault locating on primary and secondary systems.

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.

Understand how and when to obtain a one shot on a reclosing device.

Work in confined spaces, and in proximity to energized equipment.

Operate and maintain excavation equipment to include backhoes, trenchers, excavators, and pulling 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 PPE and insulated sticks required for testing voltage and switching of energized lines.

Follow all safety protocols including PPE use and possess a comprehensive understanding of insulated protective cover to isolate differences of potential.

Five (5) years of recent underground 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 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 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.

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.

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.