Lineman Foreman: Lead Electrical Field Crew

City of Chicago Department of Law; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Chicago invites applications for Foreman of Linemen. Under general supervision, the role supervises a crew installing, repairing, and testing aerial and underground electrical lines and related equipment in a city utility setting.

The position requires journeyman Lineman status or equivalent apprenticeship, strong leadership, safety discipline, and the ability to coordinate with other trades. Work hours are Monday through Friday with day shifts; candidate must have Illinois driver’s

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a US Department of Labor registered Lineman apprenticeship and journeyman status, plus two years journey-level Lineman experience.
• Alternative: Electrician/Wireman apprenticeship with journeyman status plus three years journey-level Lineman experience.
• Eight years journey-level Lineman experience.
• Valid State of Illinois driver's license is required.
• Permanent use of an automobile properly insured for city liability.

Responsibilities

• Prepares work plans detailing job requirements, manpower, and materials used.
• Makes daily work assignments, ensuring efficient use of manpower and resources.
• Ensures jobsites are left safe at end of day.
• Communicates with General Foreman on crew and project issues.
• Inspects work to ensure adherence to plans, standards, and safety procedures.
• Prepares purchase requisitions to order materials and equipment.
• Directs installation of wires, fiber optics, and conduit to power sources.
• Supervises installation of electrical fixtures (poles, lamps, cameras).
• Coordinates with other trades foremen and contractors for timely completion.
• Authorizes completed work ensuring compliance with specs and quality.
• Trains staff in operational and safety procedures.
• Maintains records and prepares work activity reports.
• Participates in installing and connecting lines and cables to power sources.

Skills

Supervisory experience

High voltage knowledge

Blueprint reading

Communication skills

Safety orientation

Education

Lineman apprenticeship

Journeyman status

Electrical power line training

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

City of Chicago invites applications for Foreman of Linemen. Under general supervision, the role supervises a crew installing, repairing, and testing aerial and underground electrical lines and related equipment in a city utility setting.

The position requires journeyman Lineman status or equivalent apprenticeship, strong leadership, safety discipline, and the ability to coordinate with other trades. Work hours are Monday through Friday with day shifts; candidate must have Illinois driver’s