Lineforeperson

Here at The Tri-M Group, LLC we are an employee owned company placing our employees first, knowing that highly trained, skilled, and compensated workforce can better serve our customers, our families and our communities.  We’ve built a reputation for delivering quality and professional commercial electrical services with safety as a top priority.  In addition, we place a strong emphasis on our employees, and it starts with hiring the best and brightest talent in the industry!

Check out Tri-M’s comprehensive benefit list below the job description!

Summary Description

Under the supervision of a Senior Project Manager, Project Manager or Superintendent, plans, directs and supervises the construction activities and operations associated with the installation of aerial and underground line construction and outdoor lighting systems.

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Complies with and ensures compliance with all Tri-M safety policies and procedures.
• Complies with and ensures compliance with all Tri-M employment policies and procedures including standards of conduct and appearance to reflect positively on the Company.
• Follows and understands proper temporary safety procedures.
• Reads and interprets outdoor electrical distribution system drawings.
• Performs layout and supervision of small line construction projects.
• Requisitions material and supplies; schedules heavy vehicles.
• Operates equipment, bucket trucks, digger derrick (line) trucks, trenchers, crane truck, and backhoe.
• Installs power poles and guys with all related cross arms, insulators and hardware.
• Erects steel substation structures in accordance with erection drawings.
• Performs basic rigging associated with the installation of switchgear, transformers, steel structures, etc.
• Strings aerial conductors with proper sags and tensions.
• Performs work on energized circuits up to 15,000 volts.
• Installs aerial and pad mounted transformers and related switchgear.
• Properly installs and terminates primary (5KV and up) cables.
• Makes correct transformer connections.
• Installs substation ground grid systems.
• Performs layout and supervision of duct banks and cable installations.
• Installs outdoor lighting systems.
• Assures compliance with the National Electric Code (NEC) and National Electric Safety Code (NESC).
• Assures that quality and productivity meet Company standards.
• Assures that appropriate on-the-job training takes place.
• Safeguards and maintains Company equipment and tools.
• Keeps abreast of new developments and techniques in the electrical construction trade.
• Complies with Company standards of conduct and appearance to reflect positively on the Company image.
• Assures that good housekeeping practices are maintained at the job site.

Job Qualifications 

Skills/Educational Requirements:

• High school education; higher education desirable but not necessary, plus 8 years experience
• Completion of Company Foreperson Training Program
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings, specifications and electrical schematics
• Proven leadership skills and ability to manage people
• Ability to organize and administer multiple job functions
• Thorough knowledge of Company safety policies and procedures
• Thorough knowledge of line construction trade, electrical trade and applicable electrical codes
• Knowledge of various types of dielectric insulating fluids
• Understanding of applicable personnel practices
• Knowledge of and ability to deal with other construction trades
• Must be confident, decisive, self-motivated and have stable personality
• Maintain a valid commercial driver’s license-Class A and a history of safe driving.
• Must have reliable personal transportation to and from the assigned work location/office.
• Must purchase Company required personal tools (see attached list) and maintain in good condition.
• Ability and willingness to travel nationally to jobsites.
• Good character, neat appearance
• Confident, decisive, safety orientated and self-motivated
  

 Physical Requirements:

• Working 40 hours/week, scheduled in 8 to 10 hour shifts
• Standing and climbing 4 to 6 hours/day
• Kneeling; lifting; reaching above shoulders; and bending (90° ) 4 to 5 hours/day
• Twisting (180° ) and walking 2 to 3 hours/day
• Squatting and sitting 1 to 2 hours/day
• Lifting weights of 0 to 100 lbs. at the following frequencies:  continuous lifting of 10 to 35 lbs.; frequent lifting of 35 to 50 lbs.; occasional lifting of 50 to 100 lbs; sizes and shapes of objects vary from concrete blocks to cylinders to 20' lengths of conduit; average carry requirements, 60 lbs. for 40'
• Ability to lift from floor to above shoulder
• Repetitive use of hands includes:  continuous grasping up to 50 lbs.; frequent pushing and pulling of 50 to 75 lbs.; and fine motor coordination for receptacle installation and wire terminations
• Repetitive use of feet is required for operating heavy equipment, conduit benders and vertical climbing
• Vision adequate for blueprint reading and color coding for wire identification
• Balance adequate for continuous climbing of ladders, scaffolds, and lifts
• Environmental factors include working in:  temperature extremes of 0° to 100° F; up to 8 hours inside or outside; atmospheric exposure to dust, gases, fumes, odors; and poor ventilation in confined spaces
• Special hazards include exposure to mechanical, electrical, chemical and explosive hazards
• Personal protective equipment includes use of hard hat, safety glasses, protected-toe boots, and appropriate gloves for the task.  Equipment on an "as needed" basis may include fall protection, dust mask, respirator, hearing protection, arc flash protective gear, and dielectrically insulated gloves and/or sleeves, etc.
  

Here at The Tri-M Group, LLC we offer:

• Fair and competitive pay
• Comprehensive Medical, Prescription, Vision and Dental Insurance
• HRA Spending Account
• Employer-paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Seven Paid Holidays
• Vacation/Sick Leave
• 401k Retirement Program with Company Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• And much more!

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

Notice to third parties: Please note that The Tri-M Group does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, The Tri-M Group, LLC will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, The Tri-M Group, LLC explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of The Tri-M Group, LLC.

Salary : $54 - $62