Foreperson Level 2 - Union

Description Foreperson Job Type: Full-Time +, Non-Exempt Pay: Competitive, Hourly Benefits: ? Company Sponsored Retirement Plan ? Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision) ? Employee Assistance Program ? Life, long-term/short-term disability insurance Essential Functions & Responsibilities: ? Plans, coordinates, and assigns daily work for the crew after receiving/interpreting orders from a General Foreperson/Supervisor. ? Conducts field training/retraining, instructing crew on new or revised job units. ? Enforces safe work practices, as experience, judgment, company policy, and OSHA specify and conducts safety training following company policies and procedures. ? Discusses with property owner/customer(s) issues such as obtaining access, power interruption, work to be done, responsibility for apparent property damage; refers controversial cases to the General Foreperson. ? Obtains oral or written permission from property owners to perform required work. ? Promotes and maintains good customer and public relations through effective completion of assigned work and the appropriate behavior of employees on the crew. ? May be delegated the authority to investigate incident reports, damage claims, etc., and to settle minor damage claims. ? Maintains accurate records, timesheets, and reports related to the performance of the crew operation. ? Controls crew costs, including effective use of people power, work methods, operation of equipment, etc. ? Furnishes General Foreperson and utility representative with reports of orders completed, units of work completed, crew time, minor damage repairs and distribution, etc. ? Periodically furnishes reports on incidents, truck breakdowns, private property damage, new employee follow?up, etc. ? Cooperates with customers, police, and fire departments when blocking streets or driveways. ? Sets up barriers, warning signs, flags, markers, etc., to protect employees and safeguard the public from hazards. In emergencies, determines the action to be taken to eliminate hazards to life and property. ? Inspects and makes or provides for necessary repairs to tools, trucks, and other equipment. ? Maintains good housekeeping on the truck and at the work location. ? Responsible for DOT maintenance and inspection requirements on all required vehicles. ? Keeps informed regarding new equipment, specifications, standard practices, operating procedures, and customer and company employee relations policies and practices, including EEO and AA policies. Requests repair or replacement, when necessary. Minimum Qualifications: ? Must be 18 years of age or older. ? Requires the understanding of drawings and symbols representing lines, voltages, line equipment, etc. ? Must have excellent communication and leadership skills. ? Must have organization skills and be able to multi-task. ? Must be capable of adjusting to field requirements and take independent action without close supervision. ? Must be able to safely drive an approved company vehicle. ? Must be able to work with hands above head for extended periods of time. ? Due to the capacity of existing equipment, the weight of the employee should not exceed approximately 300 pounds. ? Must have no fear of heights. Education & Experience ? High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred. Pre-Screen ? Upon offer, employees may be required to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background, and/or MVR check. License & Certifications: ? Driver License Preferred. Travel Requirements: Must have transportation to and from the show-up location. Physical Requirements: ? RARE (less than 10%): crawling, climbing, gripping, lifting up to 50 lbs. ? OCCASIONAL (up to 33%): standing, stooping, kneeling, squatting, body-twisting, sense of touch, manual dexterity, lifting over 10 lbs. to 50 lbs., reaching, range-of-motion, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing ladders, climbing stairs, balancing. ? FREQUENT (up to 66%): walking, sitting, climbing on/off truck, reading, lifting up to 10 lbs. ? CONTINUOUS (up to 100%): speaking clearly, seeing distant, seeing, hearing-speech-range, depth-perception, color vision. Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling 1-833-222-3066. We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees.

Benefits

We offer a competitive range of benefits to support our employees? health, well-being, and financial security. Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available to all eligible employees on the first day of employment. For more information on the benefits available for this role, please contact the recruiter or hiring manager. Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling 1-833-222-3066. We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees. An Equal Opportunity Employer. Please note: ? All job offers are subject to pre-employment drug screening and a background check. ? Unless otherwise noted, we do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position. Notice to Agencies: We only accept resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing services if a Service Agreement has been signed and we have requested recruitment/staffing services for the specific position. Any unsolicited resumes will become the property of the company, and no fees or compensation will be paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or staffing service. Apply Job!