Power Line Foreman

Summary

Assigns and supervises the activities of employees engaged in the construction, maintenance, and repair of power lines.

Essential Functions

• Supervise a crew in the construction of extensions and additions to electrical lines and performs maintenane on high voltage lines;
• Direct the installation of transmission and distribution line system for new tracts and subdivisions extending primary and secondary lines for long distance;
• Maintain proper safety standards;
• Instruct and train line crew personnel;
• Be required to be on-call and stand-by as needed to include weekends and holidays;
• Perform related duties as required.

Qualifications

Graduation from high school or equivalent with an additional three years experience as a journey lineman, including one year of supervisory experience in a related field or any combination of relevant education and experience that provides the following;

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• The process of installation and termination of cables;
• Installation equipment and methods of electrical repair.

• Communicate effectively with others;
• Operate the following machines and equipment: Heavy motorized machinery (bucket trucks, hole digger, line trucks and wire-pulling rig), electric generators, hydraulic and electric drills, bolt cutters, wrenches, hammers and saws

• Continuously lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Frequently lift and carry up to 100 pounds in order to load and transport materials and equipment
• Frequently stand, walk and bend during a shift
• Occasionally climb ladders and poles during shift in order to install transformers
• Occasionally kneel during the shift
• Push and pull objects when hoisting equipment hand hanging wires
• Frequently flex upper trunk forward at the waist and partially flex at the knees in order to perform inspections
• Rotate upper trunk to the right or left while sitting or standing in order to perform inspections
• Place arms above, at or below shoulder height