Foreman - Underground

Full-time - Mid Level

West Palm Beach, FL

About the position

The Underground Foreman position is a skilled position in the construction, maintenance and repair of electrical underground distribution systems.

Responsibilities

• Work safely while performing new construction, maintenance or repair work of energized and de-energized underground work.
• Supervises multiple crews.
• Possesses working knowledge of leadership and management skills.
• Capable of leading and training lower skilled employees in safe and productive work procedures.
• Capable of leading and teaching underground services, infrastructure and duct banks.
• Conducts pre-job or tailgate briefings.
• Possess a working knowledge of all aspects of underground distribution.
• Troubleshoots problems on underground circuit.
• Frequently works with and around 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.
• Able to perform rigorous physical labor.
• Able to identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit.
• Must be familiar with induced voltage.
• Possesses knowledge of tools for terminating cable.
• Understands grounding procedures.
• Understands how to obtain a one shot on a reclosure.
• Capable of working in confined spaces.
• Capable of properly installing and removing PPE and cover up.
• Capable of testing and classifying soil.
• Understands how to safely operate equipment.
• Understands how to phase out a line using phasing sticks.
• Capable of planning safe work based on a job print or work order.
• Understands sloping and shoring requirements.
• Possesses a working knowledge of ladder requirements.
• Able to properly ask for and take line clearances.
• Able to identify and locate underground pulling equipment.
• Possesses a working knowledge of line protection devices.
• Able to properly inspect rubber goods and PPE.
• Understands flag and tag procedures.
• Must be able to work outside, frequently in inclement weather.
• Willingness to glove/work live high voltage distribution lines.
• Does all other related work as required to complete the job.

Requirements

• 5-year minimum of recent field experience.
• 2 years in a leadership position.
• Able to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Must possess a CDL and demonstrates safe driving.
• Able to travel long distances on short notice, when required.
• Able to work for extended periods in various locations, when required.
• Able to lift in excess of 50 lbs.
• Able to properly inspect rubber goods and PPE.
• Willing to work over-time when requested.
• Willing to work outside of the normal work schedule including weekends, holidays, and overtime as required for the position.

Benefits

• EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled
• Pike Electric, LLC is a Non-union Company