Overhead Line Foreman — Lead Safe Live-Line Crew

Pike Electric, Inc. in; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Job summary

Pike Electric LLC seeks a safety‑focused Foreman to lead crews in constructing and repairing overhead distribution systems. You will work on energized lines, travel to diverse job sites, and report to the General Foreman. Strong emphasis on safety and training is required.

Responsibilities include crew leadership, safety briefings, live‑line work with proper PPE, and ensuring quality and timely completion of projects across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Five 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 normal hours, including weekends, holidays, emergency callouts, and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Lead crew to construct, repair overhead distribution systems.
• Coach and train lower classification employees in safe procedures.
• Oversee project quality and deadlines.
• Operate bucket trucks, digger derricks, tensioners and pullers.
• Live-line work using approved gloving and hot-stick techniques.
• Ensure safety PPE use and insulation protocols.

Skills

Overhead line experience

CDL

MS Office

Equipment operation

Tools

Bucket trucks

Digger derricks

Tensioners and pullers

Job description

Pike Electric LLC seeks a safety‑focused Foreman to lead crews in constructing and repairing overhead distribution systems. You will work on energized lines, travel to diverse job sites, and report to the General Foreman. Strong emphasis on safety and training is required.

Responsibilities include crew leadership, safety briefings, live‑line work with proper PPE, and ensuring quality and timely completion of projects across multiple sites.