Construction Foreman (Construction)
On-site · Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States
Job Summary
Lead line crews in safe work practices as outlined in EPB Safety Rules Manual, Division, and Department Safety Policies. Responsible for the installation and maintenance of commercial and residential URD facilities. Hold individuals accountable for their actions; enforce changes in the workplace as needed. Knowledgeable in standards, interpreting prints, and meeting customer needs promptly. EPB focused and customer service oriented in daily work and actions. Responsible for installing and maintaining overhead and underground facilities, transmission, and distribution. Lead resources (personnel & equipment) during system emergencies and scheduled work to provide minimal customer inconvenience. Plan work for maximum efficiency of expenditures of assigned personnel. Must meet productivity requirements as set forth by Division Vice-President, Assistant Vice President, and/or Department Manager, understanding that crew performance and actions are the responsibility of the crew Construction Foreman. Responsible for ensuring job briefings and vehicle inspections occur daily. Work during system emergencies and scheduled activities to prevent schedule delays or customer inconveniences a minimum of 70% of the time. Understand and explain the operation of pole handling equipment, digging equipment, and grounding equipment. Perform data entry into EPB’s Computer-aided-dispatch system.
Required Qualifications
- Journeyman Lineman with 5 years’ experience as a Lineman or Troubleman at EPB
- Minimum score of 70% on the pre-qualifying Foreman test
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills and communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to read and interpret detailed one-line URD prints, switch complex URD 3-phase and single-phase circuits, know URD emergency restoration plans of action and appropriate troubleshooting methodology, and have a good working knowledge of URD installations and practices throughout the EPB system
- A valid “Class A” Commercial Driver’s License with a DOT health card and the authorization to drive Class I, II, III, IV, and V vehicles
- Ability to use a body belt, safety harness, lineman climbing tools, hot line tools, chain saw, recording voltmeter and ammeter, two-way radio, and small meters such as tong, volt, tick tracer, phase rotator, and others as required for job efficiency
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