Transmission Foreman

PowerGrid Services, LLC; North Carolina; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

PowerGrid Services, LLC seeks an experienced supervisor to lead linemen and crews on transmission projects. The role involves directing maintenance and construction, performing hot-stick work on energized lines, and conducting pre-job briefings to ensure safety and efficiency.

Ideal candidates have strong knowledge of high voltage systems, the ability to identify voltages, and experience coordinating field crews. The position emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, and team leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising linemen and crews on transmission projects.
• Ability to identify primary and secondary voltages on a circuit.
• Certification in safe traffic control practices required.
• Competent in operating track bucket/digger equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision and technical guidance to Linemen, Apprentices, Equipment Operators, Crane Operators, and Groundmen.
• Lead and teach hot stick work on energized lines.
• Conduct pre-job or tailgate briefings.
• Coordinate and inspect the work of crew members.
• Safely perform reconductoring jobs and install/inspect components.

Skills

Hot stick work

Pre-job briefings

Crew supervision

Voltage identification

Troubleshooting

Education

Safe traffic control certification

Tools

Load bust tool

Track bucket/digger

Job description

Provide direct supervision & technical guidance to Linemen, Apprentices Equipment Operators, Crane Operators, and Groundmen performing maintenance & construction on all transmission projects.

Maintenance or repair work of energized and de-energized power lines.

Lead and teach hot stick work on energized lines.

Conducts pre-job or tailgate briefings.

Possess a working knowledge of all aspects of line work.

Identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit.

Safely perform reconductoring jobs.

Safely install and remove mechanical jumpers.

Knows how to use a load bust tool.

Identify and locate puller and tensioner setups.

Set poles and anchors.

Inspect PPE and rubber goods.

Install transformers, lightening arrestors, cutouts, crossarms, insulators, switches and switchgear.

Troubleshoots problems and supervises troubleshooting in primary and secondary systems.

Replace cutout fuses and clears faulted circuits and systems.

Frequently works with energized high voltage systems requiring skill and care to protect the lives of themselves and others.

Maintains company vehicles, equipment, and tools in good working order.

Comply with company reporting procedures and complete required company paperwork.

Coordinates and inspects the work of crew members.

Qualifications

Experience

Preferred

Must be able to climb different types of structures (wood, steel, etc.).

Certification in safe traffic control practices and public safety techniques per state and local regulations are required.

Competent in operating ALL equipment including track bucket/digger.

Class A level - Installing and maintaining overhead and underground power lines.

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