Overhead Power Lineman Foreman

Utilities Service, LLC; Jacksonville (AR); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision

Disability Insurance

401(k) Matching

Paid Holidays

FR Clothing Provided

Payroll Deductions

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC in Arkansas is seeking an Overhead Distribution Working Foreperson to direct a crew, oversee the installation and repair of overhead power lines, and enforce safety standards on each job.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in electrical power line construction, strong communication skills, and the ability to operate heavy equipment such as bucket trucks and digger derricks. Pre-employment checks and occasional travel may be required.

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.

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 skills

High voltage safety knowledge

Problem-solving ability

Leadership / team supervision

Education

5+ years experience in electrical power line construction

Tools

Bucket truck

Digger derrick

Tensioners

Puller

Rollers

Hand tamp

Chain saw

Concrete saw

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC in Arkansas is seeking an Overhead Distribution Working Foreperson to direct a crew, oversee the installation and repair of overhead power lines, and enforce safety standards on each job.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in electrical power line construction, strong communication skills, and the ability to operate heavy equipment such as bucket trucks and digger derricks. Pre-employment checks and occasional travel may be required.