Foreperson - NTS

Description

• May be delegated the authority to investigate incident reports, damage claims, etc., and to settle minor damage claims.
• Obtains oral or written permission from property owners to perform required work.
• Works around excessive noise from machines, chain saw, wood chipper and other equipment with hearing protection.
• Maintains accurate records, timesheets and reports related to the performance of the crew operation.
• Promotes and maintains good customer and public relations through effective completion of assigned work and the appropriate behavior of employees on the crew.
• Conducts field training/retraining, instructing crew on new or revised job units.
• Discusses with property owner/customer(s) issues such as obtaining access, power interruption, work to be done, responsibility for apparent damage to property; refers controversial cases to the General Foreperson.
• Cooperates with customers, police, and fire departments when blocking streets or driveways.
• Plans, coordinates, and assigns daily work for crew after receiving/interpreting orders from a General Foreperson/Line Clearance Supervisor.
• Furnishes General Foreperson and utility representative with reports of orders completed, units of work completed, crew time, minor damage repairs and distribution, etc.
• Sets up barriers, warning signs, flags, markers, etc., to protect employees and safeguard public from hazards. In emergency situations, determines action to be taken to eliminate hazards to life and property.
• Periodically furnishes reports on incidents, truck breakdowns, private property damage, new employee follow –up, etc.
• Keeps informed regarding new equipment, specifications, standard practices, operating procedures, and customer and company employee relations policies and practices, including EEO and AA policies. Requests repair or replacement, when necessary.
• Inspects and makes or provides for necessary repairs to tools, truck, and other equipment.
• Controls crew costs, including effective use of peoplepower, work methods, operation of equipment, etc.
• Maintains good housekeeping on truck and at work location.
• Responsible for DOT maintenance and inspection requirements on all required vehicles.
• Enforces safe work practices, as experience, judgment, company policy, and OSHA specifies and conducts safety training in accordance with company policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Must have excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Requires the understanding of drawings and symbols representing lines, voltages, line equipment, etc.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• CONTINUOUS (up to 100%): speaking clearly, seeing distant, seeing, hearing-speech-range, depth-perception, color vision.
• Due to the capacity of existing equipment, the weight of the employee should not exceed approximately 300 pounds.
• Must be able to walk, climb, and work from ladders, or at various heights, on uneven and slippery surfaces, performing mentally/physically demanding work under unfavorable weather conditions while handling equipment or material.
• All job offers are subject to pre-employment drug screening and a background check.
• Works in proximity to energized power lines.
• Must be capable of adjusting to field requirements and take independent action without close supervision.
• Works at varying heights above ground and on unlevel terrain.
• OCCASSIONAL (up to 33%): standing, stooping, kneeling, squatting, body-twisting, sense of touch, manual dexterity, lifting over 10 lbs. to 50 lbs., reaching, range-of-motion, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing ladders, climbing stairs, balancing.
• Driver License Preferred, but not required.
• Must be able to work with hands above head for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to safely drive an approved company vehicle.
• Upon offer, employees may be required to subject and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background and/or MVR check.
• FREQUENT (up to 66%): walking, sitting, climbing on/off truck, reading, lifting up to 10 lbs.
• Must be 18 years or older
• Must have organization skills and be able to multi-task.
• Works in all temperatures and weather and will be exposed to nature, i.e., irritating plants and biting or stinging insects, dust, etc.
• RARE (less than 10%): crawling, climbing, gripping, lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Unless otherwise noted, we do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance