Electric Foreman

Overview

Position: Electric Foreman FLSA: Non-Exempt Department: Utilities
- Electric Schedule: 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday
- Thursday; position is subject to after hours/overtime.
Reports To: Electric Superintendent Positions Supervised: Senior Lineman, Lineman A & B, Apprentice Lineman, Lineman Helper.

The Electric Foreman is responsible for the oversight of the overhead or underground electric crews.

• Supervises internal and contract overhead or underground crews.
• Plans and coordinates electric construction jobs.
• Meets and coordinates with developers, contractors, and the public regarding electric construction jobs.
• Creates work orders, determines equipment and material needs, and inspects completed work of assigned crew members.
• Completes work orders and reports related to electric construction jobs.
• Enforces safety adherence to departmental, local, state, and federal regulations.
• Other related duties as assigned.

• Advanced knowledge of the methods and techniques used in the operation, installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of a 15kV electric utility system.
• Ability to perform pole, bucket, and vault rescue in emergency situations.
• Regular, reliable, and punctual levels of attendance are essential job functions and expectations of this position.

• Must be able to walk and stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to climb stairs, ladders, and poles up to 60 feet and climb in and out of workplace equipment.
• Must be able to crawl, reach, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, twist, and crouch when performing job duties.
• Is required to be able to carry, balance, lift, push, pull, and reach equipment and material weighing up to 80 pounds.
• Hearing and vision must be satisfactory to the degree that duties may be performed effectively and safely.

• Majority of work is performed indoors in a climate-controlled facility and outdoors; work outdoors will be required in all types of weather conditions.
• Work in confined areas may be necessary.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Seven years of overhead and underground electric utility system experience as a Class A Lineman and at least two years of supervisory experience.
• Must be certified to work with voltages up to 15kV.
• Must have a valid Texas Class A CDL Driver's License or the ability to obtain one within 90 days of employment.
• Must live within 20 miles of the Parker County Courthouse due to emergency and stand-by requirements. Relocation is required within 180 days of employment if outside the 20-mile radius.