What are the responsibilities and job description for the Overhead General Foreperson position at Utility Lines Construction Services, LLC?
Overhead Distribution General Foreperson
A skilled position with prior performance that understands the install and repair process for overhead distribution and transmission systems, which includes poles, cables, and electrical systems.
Pay: Competitive/Hourly (more detail during your interview process)
Benefits:
- Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Short/Long Term Disability
- Matching 401(k) Plan
- Paid Holidays and Vacation
- FR Clothing Provided
- Employee Payroll Deduction Program
Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
- Implementing and enforcing the safety program at the field level.
- Setting safety standards and expectations for Forepersons.
- Ensuring Foreperson and Crew Member job specific training is completed and documented.
- Documenting Foreperson/crew evaluations.
- Conducting safety meetings/crew safety audits.
- Coaching, counseling, and correcting unsafe behavior.
- Providing coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees according to policy. Clearly communicating expectations to employees.
- Stop work when unsafe acts are identified.
- Performing safety inspections utilizing the job behavior observation program and tool.
- Investigating and monitoring claims and assisting region insurance examiners.
- Reporting injuries, incidents and near misses to Region Safety Supervisor and Manager
- Reports all injuries no matter how minor to the Region Safety Supervisor and Manager immediately.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Can review and comprehend project work plans.
- Demonstrates strong computer skills: Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
- Able to communicate and handle confrontations professionally.
- Possess knowledge of working with energized high voltage systems requiring specific skillset, primary and secondary, and minimum approach distance.
- Able to climb different structures and possess the tools to complete the climb successfully.
- Able to identify, operate and service all required tools and equipment. (i.e., bucket truck, digger derrick truck, tensioners, puller, rollers, hand tamp, chain saw, concrete saw, shovel).
Education & Experience
- Possesses proven previous OH Maintenance Supervision experience.
- Prior experience in the electrical power line construction industry.
- Ability to provide proof of work experience, schooling, and other certifications obtained during career.
Pre-Screen
- Upon offer, employees may be required to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background, and/or MVR check.
License & Certifications:
- Driver License Required, willingness to obtain a valid CDL within 90 days of employment preferred.
Travel Requirements:
- Willing to travel out of state for emergency storm work.
Physical Requirements:
- OCCASIONAL (up to 33%): Sitting, Kneeling, and Crawling
- FREQUENT (up to 66 %): Stooping, Squatting, Body Twisting, Manual Dexterity, Reading, Climbing Ladders, Climbing On/Off Truck, Climbing Poles, Gripping, and Climbing Stairs
- CONTINUOUS (up to 100%): Standing, Walking, Sense of Touch, Speaking Clearly, Seeing Distant, Seeing, Reaching, Range of Motion, Hearing-Speech Range, Depth Perception, Color Vision, Lifting, Carrying, Pushing, Pulling, Lifting Over 10 lbs. to 50 lbs., Balancing, Lifting Up to 10 lbs., and Lifting Up to 50 lbs.
Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling 1-833-222-3066. We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees.