What are the responsibilities and job description for the Overhead Distribution Foreman position at SNI Companies?
About the Company
Our fantastic client has been the trusted utility contractor serving New England, the East Coast, and beyond for over 30 years. From high-voltage transmission to renewable energy projects, our work keeps communities, businesses, and critical infrastructure connected and safe. Over the past 38 years, we’ve grown into a full-service utility partner with the crews, equipment, and expertise to take on projects of any scale.
About the Role
The Overhead Distribution Foreman will supervise and lead overhead distribution crews, ensuring compliance with safety standards and maintaining productivity and quality. This position has a regularly scheduled 4 day work week with 10 hour days Monday-Thursday, occasional overtime on Fridays.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and lead overhead distribution crews
- Plan, assign, and oversee daily work activities
- Conduct job briefings and safety tailboards
- Ensure compliance with OSHA and company safety standards
- Coordinate manpower, materials, and equipment
- Oversee energized and de-energized line work
- Maintain productivity, quality, and safety performance
- Train and mentor apprentices and journeymen
Qualifications
- CDL A license required
- OSHA certification required
- Lineman school preferred
- 5 years of experience in a foreman position
- Live within 45-min commute of Hooksett NH office (relocation assistance available for qualified candidates outside of this area)
Required Skills
- Strong knowledge of overhead distribution construction and maintenance
- Previous Foreman or Crew Lead experience preferred
- Able to work outside in various weather conditions such as extreme heat and cold temperatures
- Must possess the physical dexterity to be able to lift a minimum of 50 LBS and safely perform other physical work
- Able to travel on a short-term basis
- Able to demonstrate how to safely perform all tasks associated with high voltage electrical lines
- Able to perform basic maintenance such as routine inspections, modification, installation and troubleshooting of electrical equipment and facilities
- Must possess skills including digging, guying of pole structures, maintenance procedures, conductor handling/ rigging and splicing, tower erection and more
- All positions require participation in federally compliant FMSCA drug and alcohol testing programs. This includes both pre-employment and ongoing random testing
- Other duties as assigned
Salary : $48 - $60