Working Foreman

WORKING FOREMAN

Working Foreman Working Foreman Apply Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative John Day, Ore. Full Time $69.08 per hour

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July 14, 2026 Position Summary Under direction of the District Superintendent and/or the General Foreman, the Working Foreman directs and performs assigned work related to the construction, maintenance, and repair of the overhead and underground electric transmission and distribution system and related equipment. Qualifications

• Successful completion of an approved apprenticeship program for an electrical lineman
• Valid Class A commercial driver's license (CDL) and associated Medical Examiners Certification
• IBEW Journeyman Lineman status required before hire date
• Reside within 20 road miles door-to-door from home to their district office
• Union membership is required within 30 days after hire date as a condition of continued employment
• High school diploma or equivalent Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Takes initiative/self-motivated
• Lift, carry, pull, and push items that can weigh as much as 100 pounds
• Ability to climb poles and other system structures proficiently
• Clear and thorough understanding of switching processes
• Troubleshoot the source of power outages
• Knowledge of technology related to job duties Competencies
• Safety Awareness and Participation
• Communication
• Adaptability
• Decision Making
• Leadership
• Member Focus
• Planning and Organizing
• Problem Solving/Analysis Duties and Responsibilities In addition to the duties and responsibilities of the Journeyman Lineman, the Working Foreman will:
• Receive and communicate crew assignments; Plan work and coordinate teams.
• Accurately complete all required paperwork associated with assigned tasks and keep applicable OTEC manuals current.
• Ensure job task tailboards are completed and documented.
• Assure that safe work practices and safety rules are followed and in compliance with OSHA and cooperative policies.
• Inspect all safety and protective equipment, tools, materials etc., to confirm that they are in operational condition and properly maintained.
• Ensure that all work is performed safely and efficiently and in compliance with applicable codes, as well as cooperative standards and specifications.
• Report safety concerns, problems, and violations to management.
• Other duties as assigned and as qualified to perform.
• Participation in cooperative strategy and initiatives This is a full-time position.

This position requires that the employee be available for work outside the normal daily work period. Travel may be required within the OTEC service territory during the business day and infrequently overnight. Occasional out of the area travel is expected to attend various activities such as meetings, training and other events. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Any significant change in duties, responsibilities or activities will be bargained with the Union.

Additional Information:

Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative (OTEC) is headquartered in Eastern Oregon with the Elkhorn Mountains to the west and the Eagle Cap Mountains to the east. Surrounded by national forest lands, the OTEC service territory is known for unlimited recreational opportunities including, skiing, clear lakes and rivers, hiking trails, excellent camping prospects and an 18-hole golf course. OTEC employees are dedicated to providing safe, reliable energy and a high level of service excellence to our members. A career at OTEC includes many benefits. We offer our employees work/life balance, comprehensive medical, dental and vision plan options, retirement benefits, continued professional development and training, and more. OTEC is committed to hiring the best qualified persons to perform the tasks involved in providing high quality service to its members. In fulfilling that commitment, OTEC shall provide equal employment opportunities to all persons seeking employment, and shall see that its hiring practices, working conditions, benefits and privileges of employment, compensation, training, opportunities for advancement (including upgrading and promotion) and transfers and termination of employment (including layoffs and recalls) are such that there is no discrimination as to employees of OTEC because of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood or disability. OTEC is an alcohol and drug-free employer. Prev

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