Overhead Distribution General Foreman

Arrowhead Line llc; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Arrowhead Line LLC in Wisconsin seeks a General Foreman to oversee multiple crews for overhead distribution projects. The role requires proven leadership skills and extensive experience in overhead distribution and safety compliance. Candidates must be physically adept, possess expert knowledge of electrical lines, and ensure effective project coordination.

The position involves training team members, developing safety procedures, and actively participating in operations across various locations and weather conditions.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of experience in overhead distribution including foreman-level leadership.
• Proven experience managing multiple crews.
• Ability to provide own hand tools and gear.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage multiple foremen and crews.
• Coordinate daily, weekly, and long-term work planning.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Train, mentor, and develop foremen, journeymen, and apprentices.

Skills

Leadership skills

Crew management

Expert knowledge of overhead distribution

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Arrowhead Line LLC. is a non-union shop with services that include installation and maintenance of electrical overhead distribution lines, storm restoration, and underground services.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

• Previous General Foreman experience strongly preferred
• Strong leadership and crew management skills
• Expert knowledge of overhead distribution construction and maintenance
• 7–10 years of experience in overhead distribution, including foreman-level leadership
• Proven experience managing multiple crews
• Strong communication and organizational skills

Main Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage multiple foremen and overhead distribution crews
• Coordinate daily, weekly, and long-term work planning across projects
• Conduct and oversee job briefings, safety tailboards, and field audits
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, client, and company safety standards
• Serve as primary field contact for supervisors, project managers, and customers
• Coordinate manpower, materials, equipment, and logistics across multiple crews
• Monitor productivity, safety, quality, and schedule adherence
• Oversee energized and de-energized line work across multiple job sites
• Support storm restoration efforts and emergency response operations
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and safety concerns and implement corrective actions
• Train, mentor, and develop foremen, journeymen, and apprentices
• Enforce company policies, procedures, and performance expectations

Minimum Requirements

• Able to provide your own hand tools and gear. Rubber Goods are assigned by the company to each individual employee.
• Able to work outside in various weather conditions such as extreme heat and cold temperatures.
• Must possess the physical dexterity to be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs and safely perform other physical work.
• Able to travel
• Able to demonstrate expert knowledge in safely performing all tasks associated with overhead distribution electrical lines
• Able to perform and oversee maintenance such as routine inspections, modification, installation, and troubleshooting of electrical equipment and facilities.
• Must possess advanced skills including digging, guying of pole structures, maintenance procedures, conductor handling/rigging and splicing, tower erection, and related construction methods.
• All positions require participation in federally compliant FMCSA drug and alcohol testing programs. This includes both pre-employment and ongoing random testing.
• Other duties as assigned.