Overhead Distribution Foreman – Live-Line Safety Lead

Pike Electric, Inc.; Temple (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

HSA, dependent care and medical flex

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k) with company match

Life insurance and disability

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Pike Electric LLC is seeking an experienced Foreman to lead crews building and repairing overhead distribution systems. Join a safety‑driven team and manage projects, including live‑line work and out‑of‑state assignments. The role reports to the General Foreman and requires traveling to job sites as needed.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of overhead line experience, a CDL, and proficiency with MS Word. Expect a demanding field schedule with overtime, injuries risks, and on‑call rotations.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of recent overhead line experience.
• Proficient in basic computer operations including Microsoft Word and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Willing to travel long distances on short notice.
• Lift, carry, push, or pull materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Work for extended periods at job locations, including out-of-state assignments.
• Willing to work outside of normal business hours, including weekends, holidays, emergency callouts, and overtime

Responsibilities

• Perform new construction, maintain and repair energized and de-energized overhead distribution systems while putting safety first.
• Lead crew members and conduct pre-job and tailgate safety briefings.
• Coach and train lower classification employees in safe and productive work procedures.
• Oversee work to ensure project quality and completion deadlines.
• Install and repair overhead power lines, poles, insulators, conductors and related hardware.
• Apply switching and tagging procedures, grounding and voltage control on energized and de-energized lines using proper tools.

Skills

Crew leadership

Safety procedures

MS Word / MS Office

Live-line work

Job description

Pike Electric LLC is seeking an experienced Foreman to lead crews building and repairing overhead distribution systems. Join a safety‑driven team and manage projects, including live‑line work and out‑of‑state assignments. The role reports to the General Foreman and requires traveling to job sites as needed.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of overhead line experience, a CDL, and proficiency with MS Word. Expect a demanding field schedule with overtime, injuries risks, and on‑call rotations.