Lead Overhead Distribution Foreman

ISA Certified Arborist; New Bern (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K

Job summary

XKIG seeks an experienced Overhead Foreman to lead electrical overhead distribution work across multiple sites with travel as needed. You will supervise crews, mentor staff, and ensure safe, efficient construction and maintenance of energized and de-energized lines.

The role requires strong knowledge of line work, ability to plan and execute hot-stick operations, and commitment to safety. Extensive field experience and travel readiness are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a journey-level lineman engaged in the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of distribution electrical systems
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Valid Driver's License and acceptable driving record
• Ability to travel and work for extended periods in multiple locations
• Lift more than 50 lbs.
• Willing to work over-time when requested
• This is a safety sensitive position that requires employee to pass a background check and drug screen as required for this job.
• Must meet I-9 requirements. This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Work safely while performing new construction or maintenance work of energized and de-energized overhead work
• Manage crew members
• Mentor less experienced employees in safe and productive work procedures
• Lead and teach hot stick work on energized lines
• Conduct pre-job or tailgate briefings
• Have a working knowledge of all aspects of line work
• Set poles and anchors
• Install transformers, lightening arrestors, cutouts, crossarms, insulators, switches, and switchgear
• Troubleshoot problems and manage troubleshooting in primary and secondary systems
• Replace cutout fuses and clear faulted circuits and systems
• Frequently work with energized high voltage systems requiring skill and care to protect the lives of themselves and others
• Maintain company vehicles, equipment, and tools in good working order
• Perform rigorous physical labor
• Can identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit
• Must be familiar with induced voltage
• Can phase a circuit through a substation
• Can identify and locate puller and tensioner setups
• Must understand grounding procedures
• Work at heights or confined spaces
• Install and remove PPE and cover up
• Can climb different types of structures (wood, steel) and have the necessary tools to do so
• Must understand how to safely operate equipment
• Must understand how to phase out a line using phasing sticks
• Plan safe work based on a job print or work order
• Understand how to obtain a one shot on a recloser
• Can safely perform a reconductoring job
• Willingness to glove/work live high voltage distribution power lines
• Safely install and remove mechanical jumpers
• Understand how to use a load bust tool
• Properly ask for and take line clearances
• Identify and locate puller and tensioner setups
• Have a working knowledge of line protection devices
• Understand flag and tag procedures
• Must be able to work outside, frequently in inclement weather
• Does all other related work to complete the job

Skills

Team-Oriented

Customer Oriented

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

XKIG seeks an experienced Overhead Foreman to lead electrical overhead distribution work across multiple sites with travel as needed. You will supervise crews, mentor staff, and ensure safe, efficient construction and maintenance of energized and de-energized lines.

The role requires strong knowledge of line work, ability to plan and execute hot-stick operations, and commitment to safety. Extensive field experience and travel readiness are essential for success.