CVEC Foreman, Arrington, VA

CVEC Working Foreman, Arrington, VA - Central Virginia Electric Cooperative

Central VA Electric Cooperative (CVEC) is seeking a Working Foreman in Arrington, VA. This role is ideal for an experienced Journeyman/Line Technician proficient in all aspects of line work who can supervise installation, maintenance, and removal of electrical transmission and distribution facilities.

• Ensures that subordinates strictly adhere to safe Cooperative work practices and policies to maintain a safe work environment for all.
• Leads other Lineman through personal example by maintaining standards of professional conduct and work ethic consistent with Cooperative principals.
• Plans and coordinates assigned jobs and directs their crew in completion of routine maintenance, construction and emergency repair of distribution and transmission lines.
• Lead and participate in On-The-Job training for apprentice line technicians to ensure they are exposed to and familiar with all aspects of distribution high voltage work.
• Responsible for ensuring all CVEC tools and equipment assigned to their crew is operated as designed and is being used appropriately.
• Collaborates with other Foreman and the Superintendent to aid in evaluating subordinate Lineman.
• Maintenance, construction and repair of distribution and transmission facilities.

• Directs or supervises work of subordinate line crew personnel. May assume the responsibilities of the Division Superintendent in their absence.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Approximately 6 years experience in line work, with sufficient tenure as Journeyman Line Technician to obtain the required skill and knowledge in performance of the job.
• Qualification through examination and performance appraisal as determined by the Company.
• Must be able to complete Supervisory Coursework with NRECA or equivalent.

• Thorough knowledge of the Company standards applying to employee's work.
• Thorough knowledge of blueprint reading sufficient to interpret and apply information from drawings, instruction manuals and one-line diagrams etc.
• Thorough knowledge of the territory in which employee operates, the Company facilities therein, and the principal customers' connections thereto.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from employees, customers and the general public.
• Ability to solve problems and interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Ability to interact with customers and other employees in a courteous and proper manner.
• Ability to plan work and to properly instruct others.
• Must have basic computer skills.

• Must be available for planned and emergency overtime as required.
• May be required to be available for on-call rotation.
• Must live within 30 driving miles of Cooperative office.

• Must maintain a valid Class A Commercial Drivers license.
• Must be certified in First Aid / CPR / AED, VDOT Workzone Safety, Pole top, and bucket truck rescue, fork lift certification.

Salary: $49.33 - $61.66 per hour