Lead Overhead Lineman – Field Crew Chief

Utility Lines Construction Services, LLC; Jacksonville (AR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; 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

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC in Arkansas is seeking an Overhead Distribution Working Foreperson to lead a crew in installing and repairing overhead power lines, poles, and electrical components. You will direct daily activities, monitor safety, and ensure quality workmanship in varied field conditions.

Candidates should have 5+ years in electrical power line construction, strong communication, and the ability to manage tools and equipment, with willingness to travel for storm work.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Strong communication skills both written and spoken.
• Knowledge of Working with energized high voltage systems requiring specific skill set.
• Able to identify, operate and service all required tools and equipment.

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

High voltage knowledge

Tool operation & safety

Tools

Bucket truck

Digger derrick

Tensioners

Puller

Ladders & PPE

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC in Arkansas is seeking an Overhead Distribution Working Foreperson to lead a crew in installing and repairing overhead power lines, poles, and electrical components. You will direct daily activities, monitor safety, and ensure quality workmanship in varied field conditions.

Candidates should have 5+ years in electrical power line construction, strong communication, and the ability to manage tools and equipment, with willingness to travel for storm work.