Overhead Distribution General Foreperson - ULCS

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 Make a difference.
Join us.
In states from DE to TX, ULCS needs people with a variety of skills and capabilities to help us build smarter more resilient energy grids and futures for our customers and communities.
It’s important work that communities increasingly depend on for their quality of life and we are making a difference for the customers and communities and growing as more customers discover the ULCS difference.
It’s rewarding work and a career that can support you on your life’s journey.
If you’d like to make a difference too, then own your career.
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.
Safety Due to the inherently dangerous nature of the industry and requirements to work with or around hazardous equipment, employees must have sufficient eyesight to judge distance/coordination of equipment and tools, be able to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods, be able to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work assignments, be able to wear personal protective equipment as necessary, be able to enter and exit a vehicle numerous times a day, have the endurance necessary to traverse various terrain, be capable of performing job duties throughout a standard 8- or 10-hour day, be able to communicate with others, read, write, and comprehend written/verbal job instructions and information, and communicate and handle conflict professionally.
About Us: Utility Lines Construction Services (ULCS) delivers electric and gas utility construction and maintenance services for investor-owned utilities, cooperatives, municipalities, large industrial manufacturers, government, general contractors, developers and EPC firms.
Formed in 2000 from small beginnings, ULCS now boasts more than 2,300 non-union employees in 15 states safely performing utility transmission and distribution infrastructure work throughout the Mid-Atlantic, the Delmarva Peninsula, the Southeast and the South regions of the United States.
Individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation should contact the ADA Coordinator at 1-800-248-8733, ext.
1339.
An Equal Opportunity Employer.