Foreman - Underground (Oncor)

Pike Corporation; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Pike Corporation is seeking an Underground Foreman in Temple, Texas. This skilled position involves overseeing the construction, maintenance, and repair of electrical underground distribution systems. The ideal candidate will lead crew members, ensure safety compliance, and possess strong leadership skills.

With at least 5 years of field experience and a CDL, you will perform essential functions, manage job site challenges, and uphold safety standards in various weather conditions.

Qualifications

• 5 years of recent field experience in electrical underground distribution.
• 2 years in a leadership position.
• Must possess a CDL and demonstrate safe driving.

Responsibilities

• Lead and train a crew in underground construction tasks.
• Ensure safety compliance while performing tasks.
• Conduct pre-job briefings and coordinate crew activities.

Skills

Leadership skills

Working knowledge of electrical systems

Troubleshooting skills

Physical stamina

Communication skills

Job description

Position Summary

The Underground Foreman position is a skilled position in the construction, maintenance and repair of electrical underground distribution systems.

Essential Functions

• Work safely while performing new construction, maintenance or repair work of energized and de-energized underground work.
• Able to coach crew members.
• Possesses working knowledge of leadership and management skills.
• Capable of leading and training lower skilled employees in safe and productive work procedures.
• Capable of leading and teaching underground services, infrastructure and duct banks.
• Conducts pre‑job or tailgate briefings.
• Possess a working knowledge of all aspects of underground distribution.
• Troubleshoots problems on underground circuit.
• Frequently works with and around 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.
• Comply with company reporting procedures and complete required company paperwork.
• Coordinates and inspects the work of crew members.
• Able to perform rigorous physical labor.
• Able to identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit.
• Must be familiar with induced voltage.
• Possesses knowledge of tools for terminating cable.
• Understands grounding procedures.
• Understands how to obtain a one‑shot on a reclosure.
• Capable of working in confined spaces.
• Capable of properly installing and removing PPE and cover‑up.
• Understands grounding procedures.
• Capable of testing and classifying soil.
• Understands how to safely operate equipment.
• Understands how to phase out a line using phasing sticks.
• Capable of planning safe work based on a job print or work order.
• Understands sloping and shoring requirements.
• Possesses working knowledge of ladder requirements.
• Able to properly ask for and take line clearances.
• Able to identify and locate underground pulling equipment.
• Possesses working knowledge of line protection devices.
• Able to properly inspect rubber goods and PPE.
• Understands flag and tag procedures.
• Must be able to work outside, frequently in inclement weather.
• Willingness to glove/work live high voltage distribution lines.
• Does all other related work as required to complete the job.

Minimum Requirements

• 5‑year minimum of recent field experience.
• 2 years in a leadership position.
• Able to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Must possess a CDL and demonstrate safe driving.
• 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.
• 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

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

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 to 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.

EEO Statement

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled

Pike Electric, LLC is a Non‑union Company