Construction Crew Foreman; Monticello

Responsible for assuring the crew members have access to and use all safety equipment. Procure work orders and direct the crew on job location and materials needed for the job. Direct the crew in the installation and maintenance of 3 phase and single-phase breakers. Maintain proper paperwork including work orders, service orders, material sheets, etc. Required to be familiar with the service area or have the ability to learn within a short period of time.

Oversee the crew in the installation of primary underground and secondary services. Direct and assist in the installation of meters, line regulators, oil circuit reclosers and other equipment. Inspect lines for any hazardous conditions perceived to be harmful and/or dangerous and correct the issue or follow up with District Manager. Coordinate member communication for permission to cross property for construction or maintenance.

Supervise the crew in digging holes and framing/setting poles and anchors as required. Will be required to be in on-call rotation. Assist in the restoration of services during outages. Communicate with other departments such as Staking Engineers, Right of Way, Dispatch, Service Center as well as developers, members and other utilities.

These specifications are not intended to cover all aspects of the position as the scope and duties may change or be altered based on the business needs of the cooperative. The following requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

• High School diploma or equivalent and must have completed SKRECC’s Apprenticeship Program(or equivalent) and have at least 7-8 years of experience in the construction/maintenance of overhead and underground distribution lines.
• Required to possess and maintain a valid Class A CDL license (unrestricted preferred).
• Must meet all vehicle operation requirements as designated by federal and/or state law.
• Must have CPR/First Aid training, Hot Line Experience, and Pole Top Rescue training.
• Required to live within 45 minutes (using Google™ Maps) of the Wayne County office and will be required to become part of the on-call rotation for the Wayne County Service Team.