Distribution Working Foreman
On-siteDeRidder, Louisiana, United States
Job Summary
Conduct daily distribution line construction and maintenance on energized and de-energized systems, including stringing, sagging, and dead-ending conductors while performing Job Task Safety Analyses. Safely set and replace poles, operate digger derricks and bucket trucks, and troubleshoot problems on distribution circuits. Inspect rubber goods, cover materials, and PPE, and maintain company equipment in safe working order. Perform work in Lake Charles, Lafayette, and Baton Rouge with limited supervision, adhering to all safety policies and handling materials up to 60 pounds. May relocate as work requirements demand and attend training for new processes or storm restoration operations.
Required Qualifications
- received their training in an approved forty-two (42) month apprenticeship program
- a certified testing program
- eight (8) years of continuous substation/line construction/maintenance experience
- worked in the line industry as an apprentice lineman for at least 4 years
- Must be able to conduct a Job Task Safety Analysis (JTSA)
- Perform work in a safe manner on energized and de-energized distribution systems
- Capable of safely installing and removing cover up material
- Able to string, sag, and dead-end conductor
- Experienced in pole/tower climbing using fall protection systems
- Has the ability to troubleshoot problems on distribution systems
- Understands procedures to safely dig holes in the presence of underground utilities
- Able to safely set/replace poles (wooden, steel, concrete) on an energized distribution system
- Capable of safely performing a re-conductor job
- Understands minimum approach distances
- Capable of properly inspecting rubber goods, cover materials, and PPE
- Has the skill sets to safely operate a digger derrick and bucket truck
- Inspects, maintains company equipment, and trucks in safe working order
- Able to safely install and remove mechanical jumpers
- Experienced in identifying primary and secondary voltage on a circuit
- Understands safe heavy lifting and rigging procedures
- Lifting and handling materials up to 60 pounds unassisted
- Capable of climbing wooden poles and towers
- Walking and working across uneven terrain
- Climbing on and off large trucks and equipment
- Exposure to hot and cold weather conditions
- May be required to relocate as work requirements demand
- May be required to hold a valid class "B" commercial driver's license
- May be required to read and interpret blueprints
- Drives and operates conveyance machinery equipped with tools and materials to and from job site
- Adheres to all Company Safety and Health Policies
- May work in storm restoration operations to rebuild and/or repair damaged power systems
- May attend training classes or seminars to gather knowledge of new processes, safety regulations and/or refresher training
- Works with limited supervision
Additional Requirements
- May be required to hold a valid class “B” commercial driver’s license
- May be required to relocate as work requirements demand
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