Lead Lineman Foreman - Overhead Power Distribution

Utilities Service, LLC; Staunton (VA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Short/Long Term Disability

Matching 401(k) Plan

Paid Holidays and Vacation

FR Clothing Provided

Employee Payroll Deduction Program

Job summary

Utilities Service, LLC in Staunton, Virginia seeks an Overhead Distribution Working Foreperson to lead crews in installation, repair, and maintenance of overhead power lines, poles, and associated electrical systems. This is a skilled, hands-on leadership role.

You will enforce safety programs, ensure tool and equipment readiness, and coordinate daily work with the General Foreperson. Requires 5+ years in electrical power line construction and the ability to travel for storm work.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in the electrical power line construction industry.
• Able to provide proof of work experience, schooling, and any certifications that you have obtained during your career.
• Proven previous OH Maintenance experience required.

Responsibilities

• Directs and assists crew with all parts of the electrical system.
• Obtaining daily job description and follow up with General Foreperson.
• Ensure daily testing and inspection of assigned tools and equipment.
• Ability to problem solve with unidentified circumstances on any particular job.
• Implementing and enforcing the safety program at the field level for his or her employees.
• Ensuring employees are trained and qualified to perform the work
• Ensuring the employees thoroughly understand all safety rules pertaining to assigned work.
• Ensuring quality job briefings are conducted.
• Performing safety inspections utilizing the job behavior observation program and tool.
• Conducting incident investigations.
• Enforcing strict compliance with all rules and regulations.
• Reports all injuries no matter how minor to the Supervision/General Foreperson Immediately.
• Reports all incidents and near misses to Supervision/General Foreperson.
• Any other duties related to the installation of Overhead Power Supply.

Skills

Communication skills

High voltage systems

Tool operation

Tools

Bucket truck

Digger derrick truck

Tensioners

Puller

Rollers

Hand tamp

Chain saw

Concrete saw

Job description

Utilities Service, LLC in Staunton, Virginia seeks an Overhead Distribution Working Foreperson to lead crews in installation, repair, and maintenance of overhead power lines, poles, and associated electrical systems. This is a skilled, hands-on leadership role.

You will enforce safety programs, ensure tool and equipment readiness, and coordinate daily work with the General Foreperson. Requires 5+ years in electrical power line construction and the ability to travel for storm work.