General Foreman - Underground

at Pike Electric, Inc. in; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pike Electric, Inc. is seeking an Underground General Foreman to oversee electrical underground distribution projects, ensuring safety and timeliness. You will lead a crew, plan ahead, and coordinate with customers to meet company goals while maintaining high service standards.

The role requires 5 years of field experience, a valid CDL, and the ability to work in challenging outdoor conditions. You will train staff, manage equipment, and adhere to safety and reporting procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of recent field experience.
• CDL required and safe driving record.
• Ability to read and communicate in English.
• Must be able to lift in excess of 50 lbs.
• Willing to travel long distances on short notice.

Responsibilities

• Work safely while performing underground construction, maintenance or repair work on energized/de-energized systems.
• Lead and train lower skilled employees in safe procedures.
• Supervise hot stick work on energized lines and perform pre-job briefings.
• Coordinate and inspect crew work and ensure compliance with safety rules.
• Maintain company vehicles and equipment in good condition and complete required paperwork.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Safety compliance

Electrical knowledge

Job description

Position Summary

The Underground General Foreman is a skilled position in the construction, maintenance and repair of electrical underground distribution systems. The General Foreman ensures projects are completed in a safe and timely manner. Effectively plans ahead anticipating issues and project needs to accomplish Company and crew goals. Provides optimum customer service to his employees and customers

Essential Functions

• Work safely while performing new construction, maintenance or repair work of energized and de-energized underground work.
• Must possess working knowledge of leadership and management skills.
• Must possess the capability of leading and training lower skilled employees in safe and productive work procedures.
• Capable of leading and teaching hot stick work on energized lines.
• Conduct pre-job or tailgate briefings.
• Must possess a working knowledge of all aspects of line work.
• Setting poles and anchors.
• Installing transformers, lightening arrestors, cutouts, crossarms, insulators, switches and switchgear.
• Troubleshoot problems and supervises troubleshooting in primary and secondary systems.
• Replace 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.
• Responsible for ensuring Company vehicles, equipment and tools are maintained in good working conditions.
• Responsible for complying with Company reporting procedures and completing required Company paperwork.
• Responsible for coordinating and inspecting the work of crew members.
• Able to identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit.
• Must be familiar with induced voltage.
• Able to properly sag wire.
• Capable of properly phasing a circuit through a substation.
• Able to identify and locate puller and tensioner setups.
• 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.
• Understand how to safely operate equipment.
• Understand how to phase out a line using phasing sticks.
• Capable of planning safe work based on a job print or work order.
• Understand how to obtain a one shot on a recloser.
• Must be able to safely perform a reconductoring job.
• Capable of safely installing and removing mechanical jumpers.
• Understand 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.
• Able to properly inspect rubber goods and PPE.
• Does all other related work as required to complete the job.

MinimumRequirements

• 5-year minimum of recent field experience.
• Able to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Able to perform rigorous physical labor.
• Able to travel long distances on short notice, when required.
• Understand flag and tag procedures.
• Must possess a CDL and demonstrate safe driving.
• Able to work for extended periods in various locations, when required.
• Able to lift in excess of 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work outside, frequently in inclement weather.
• Willing to work over-time when requested.

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, andfeel; 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.

Pike is an Equal Opportunity Employer

EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled

Pike is a Non-union Company

NOTE:

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as requested the ongoing needs of the organization.