Overhead Power-Line Foreman | Lead Crew & Safety

Pike Electric, Inc. in; Cumming (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Pike Electric, LLC is seeking a safety‑focused Foreman to lead a crew in constructing and repairing overhead distribution systems. You will work on energized and de‑energized lines, travel to various job sites, and report to the General Foreman.

You will mentor lower‑classification staff, ensure quality control, and manage project timelines. The role requires climbing, working at heights, and capacity to handle extended work hours, outages, 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 overhead distribution systems while prioritizing safety.
• Lead crew members and conduct pre-job and tailgate safety briefings.
• Coach and train lower classification employees in safe work procedures.
• Oversee project work ensuring quality and timely completion.
• Install and repair overhead power lines, poles, insulators, conductors and related hardware.
• Follow switching, tagging, grounding, and energized/de-energized procedures with proper tools and test equipment.
• Climb structures using approved methods and equipment; work at heights and near energized equipment.
• Operate bucket trucks, digger derricks, tensioners and pullers, and other overhead line equipment.
• Work outdoors in varying conditions; be available for outages, storms, and emergencies including on‑call rotations.
• Perform live-line work using gloving and hot-stick techniques; troubleshoot and locate faults.

Skills

Overhead line experience

Microsoft Word

CDL

Willing to travel

Job description

Pike Electric, LLC is seeking a safety‑focused Foreman to lead a crew in constructing and repairing overhead distribution systems. You will work on energized and de‑energized lines, travel to various job sites, and report to the General Foreman.

You will mentor lower‑classification staff, ensure quality control, and manage project timelines. The role requires climbing, working at heights, and capacity to handle extended work hours, outages, and on‑call rotations.