Foreman - Overhead (Blue Ridge Co-op)

Description

Responsibilities include troubleshooting primary and secondary systems, replacing cutout fuses, clearing faulted circuits, and supervising fault resolution while protecting lives. The Foreman must identify primary and secondary voltages, understand induced voltage, properly sag and phase circuits, and manage puller and tensioner setups and grounding procedures.

• Perform new construction, maintenance, and repair of energized and de‑energized overhead distribution systems safely.
• Coach and train crew members on safe, productive work procedures, including hot‑stick operations.
• Conduct pre‑job/tailgate briefings and plan work using job prints or work orders.
• String overhead wire, set poles and anchors, and install transformers, arresters, cutouts, crossarms, insulators, switches, and switchgear.
• Troubleshoot and supervise resolution of primary and secondary system faults; replace cutout fuses and clear faulted circuits.
• Identify primary/secondary voltages, manage induced voltage, sag and phase circuits, and operate puller/tensioner setups.
• Execute grounding procedures and safely work at heights or in confined spaces.
• Install and remove PPE, cover‑ups, and mechanical jumpers; operate load‑bust tools and use phasing sticks.
• Obtain one‑shot clearances on reclosers and safely perform reconductoring jobs.
• Travel long distances on short notice and work extended periods at various locations.
• Lift more than 50 lb, inspect rubber goods and PPE, and maintain company vehicles, equipment, and tools.
• Follow all company safety rules, policies, and flag‑and‑tag procedures.

Requirements

Position Summary: The Foreman is a skilled position in the construction, maintenance and repair of electrical overhead distribution systems. This role works at various locations and may require travel to another state depending on customer demands.

The Foreman must work safely on both energized and de‑energized overhead work, coach crew members, and lead training on safe and productive procedures, including hot‑stick work on energized lines. They conduct pre‑job or tailgate briefings and possess comprehensive knowledge of line work such as stringing overhead wire, setting poles and anchors, and installing transformers, arresters, cutouts, crossarms, insulators, switches and switchgear.

The role requires physical labor at heights and confined spaces, climbing various structures, installing/removing PPE, operating equipment safely, planning work from job prints, obtaining one‑shot recloser clearances, performing reconductoring, installing mechanical jumpers, using load‑bust tools, and following flag‑and‑tag procedures. The Foreman must be willing to work live high‑voltage lines, in inclement weather, and perform any related tasks needed to complete the job.

Other requirements include a minimum of five years recent field experience, fluent English communication, ability to travel long distances on short notice, lift over 50 lb, inspect rubber goods and PPE, maintain company vehicles and tools, possess a CDL, and comply with reporting and paperwork procedures. The position may require overtime, weekend, holiday, and extended‑period work.

Physical demands involve frequent standing, walking, hearing, talking, manual handling, and reaching, while the work environment exposes the employee to fumes, airborne particles, mechanical vibration, loud noise, and extreme weather conditions at construction sites.

• Hold a valid CDL, read and communicate effectively in English, and complete required company paperwork.
• Be available for overtime, weekends, holidays, and irregular schedules as needed.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance