Overhead Lineman Foreman – Power Distribution Lead

Utility Lines Construction Services; Jacksonville (AR); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; 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 seeks an Overhead Distribution Working Foreperson to lead field crews in installing and maintaining overhead power systems, including poles and cables. You will direct daily tasks, ensure tool testing, and uphold safety standards on every shift.

The role requires 5+ years in electrical power line construction, ability to travel for storm work, and a CDL is preferred with a 90-day window to obtain it. Strong communication and hands-on leadership are essential.

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. (i.e., bucket truck, digger derrick truck, tensioners, puller, rollers, hand tamp, chain saw, concrete saw, shovel).

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

Strong communication

High voltage awareness

Tools proficiency

Education

OH maintenance experience

5+ years electrical power line construction

Tools

Bucket truck

Digger derrick

Tensioners

Puller

Rollers

Hand tamp

Chain saw

Concrete saw

Shovel

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC seeks an Overhead Distribution Working Foreperson to lead field crews in installing and maintaining overhead power systems, including poles and cables. You will direct daily tasks, ensure tool testing, and uphold safety standards on every shift.

The role requires 5+ years in electrical power line construction, ability to travel for storm work, and a CDL is preferred with a 90-day window to obtain it. Strong communication and hands-on leadership are essential.