Power Line Foreman

Assigns and supervises the activities of employees engaged in the construction, maintenance, and repair of power lines. Supervise a crew in the construction of extensions and additions to electrical lines and performs maintenane on high voltage lines; Direct the installation of transmission and distribution line system for new tracts and subdivisions extending primary and secondary lines for long distance; Maintain proper safety standards; Instruct and train line crew personnel; Be required to be on-call and stand-by as needed to include weekends and holidays; Perform related duties as required. Graduation from high school or equivalent with an additional three years experience as a journey lineman, including one year of supervisory experience in a related field or any combination of relevant education and experience that provides the following; Physical exam required

Valid Commercial Driver's License Knowledge of:

The process of installation and termination of cables; Installation equipment and methods of electrical repair.

Ability to:

Communicate effectively with others; Operate the following machines and equipment: Heavy motorized machinery (bucket trucks, hole digger, line trucks and wire-pulling rig), electric generators, hydraulic and electric drills, bolt cutters, wrenches, hammers and saws Physical Requirements Continuously lift and carry up to 50 pounds Frequently lift and carry up to 100 pounds in order to load and transport materials and equipment Frequently stand, walk and bend during a shift Occasionally climb ladders and poles during shift in order to install transformers Occasionally kneel during the shift Push and pull objects when hoisting equipment hand hanging wires Frequently flex upper trunk forward at the waist and partially flex at the knees in order to perform inspections Rotate upper trunk to the right or left while sitting or standing in order to perform inspections Place arms above, at or below shoulder height