What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Foreman - Underground position at Pike Corporation?
Position Summary
JOB DESCRIPTION
The General Foreman is a safety-focused professional who leads multiple crews in constructing and repairing electrical underground distribution systems. You will ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and on schedule through effective planning, proactive problem-solving, and a commitment to meeting company and crew objectives, while providing excellent customer service to employees and customers alike. You may be required to travel to different job sites, including out-of-state locations, based on operational and customer needs. You will report to the Area Supervisor.
Essential Functions
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the responsibilities of this job, you will be required to talk, listen, and use hand signals to communicate. The role frequently requires standing, walking, and observing crews, as well as coaching crew members and documenting findings.
Work Environment
While performing the responsibilities of this job, you are frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration. You are occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. You will perform job responsibilities in extreme heat, cold, wet, windy, and storm conditions.
Why Join Us
About Us
Founded in 1945, Pike is a leading provider of construction, repair, and engineering services for electric and gas utilities, as well as telecommunications companies, with a growing portfolio of turnkey renewable projects. We work with hundreds of utility clients across the country, and we continuously expand our offerings to supply our customers with the ideas, technology, experience, workforce, and equipment to perform any job.
"Essential" is the one word that sums up who we are, the work we do and what our people mean to us. Each of our employees plays a critical role in ensuring that infrastructure systems are up and running when people and businesses need them.
Pike is a family-oriented workplace with a strong culture of safety, collaboration, innovation, and exceptional customer service.
Pike Electric, LLC, is an equal opportunity employer.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The General Foreman is a safety-focused professional who leads multiple crews in constructing and repairing electrical underground distribution systems. You will ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and on schedule through effective planning, proactive problem-solving, and a commitment to meeting company and crew objectives, while providing excellent customer service to employees and customers alike. You may be required to travel to different job sites, including out-of-state locations, based on operational and customer needs. You will report to the Area Supervisor.
Essential Functions
- Oversee multiple crews performing new construction, maintenance, and repairs on energized and de-energized underground distribution systems, always putting safety first.
- Verify that foremen are effectively leading their crew members and conducting pre-job and tailgate safety briefings.
- Build safe and efficient work plans for multiple crews.
- Oversee work on each project and assume full responsibility for its quality and on-time completion.
- Ensure that all crews follow safety protocols, including proper PPE use, and maintain a thorough understanding of insulated protective covers used to isolate differences in potential.
- Possess strong leadership and management skills, along with a thorough understanding of crew management and line work.
- Ensure vehicles, equipment, and tools are properly maintained and efficiently utilized.
- Comply with reporting procedures and complete all required paperwork.
- Train, mentor, and develop foremen and crew members to strengthen technical skills and safety leadership.
- Work outdoors in varying environmental conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, wind, and inclement weather.
- Ten (10) years of recent field experience.
- Proficient in basic computer operations, including Microsoft Word and other Microsoft Office applications.
- Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
- Willingness to travel long distances on short notice.
- Willingness to work outside of normal business hours, including weekends, holidays, emergency callouts, and overtime.
- Previous experience in a supervisory or leadership role within overhead distribution construction.
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the responsibilities of this job, you will be required to talk, listen, and use hand signals to communicate. The role frequently requires standing, walking, and observing crews, as well as coaching crew members and documenting findings.
Work Environment
While performing the responsibilities of this job, you are frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration. You are occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. You will perform job responsibilities in extreme heat, cold, wet, windy, and storm conditions.
Why Join Us
- Take on a high-impact leadership role overseeing multiple crews and shaping how projects get done
- Play a key part in delivering safe, reliable power to the communities we serve
- Work alongside experienced crews and help develop the next generation of linemen and foremen
- Clear path for career growth within Pike’s operations and supervisory ranks
- Supportive culture that puts safety, teamwork, and customer service first
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- HSA, dependent care, and medical flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401(k) with company match
- Life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability
- Paid time off, paid holidays, and family and medical leave
About Us
Founded in 1945, Pike is a leading provider of construction, repair, and engineering services for electric and gas utilities, as well as telecommunications companies, with a growing portfolio of turnkey renewable projects. We work with hundreds of utility clients across the country, and we continuously expand our offerings to supply our customers with the ideas, technology, experience, workforce, and equipment to perform any job.
"Essential" is the one word that sums up who we are, the work we do and what our people mean to us. Each of our employees plays a critical role in ensuring that infrastructure systems are up and running when people and businesses need them.
Pike is a family-oriented workplace with a strong culture of safety, collaboration, innovation, and exceptional customer service.
Pike Electric, LLC, is an equal opportunity employer.