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Crew Foreman  

Category Underground Operations  
Description

The Underground Electric Foreman position calls for skilled individuals with experience in the construction, maintenance, and repair of underground electrical distribution systems. This position works at various locations and may be required to travel depending on customer demand.

Responsibilities:

The ideal candidate will perform all duties safely while working on energized and de-energized systems, in full compliance with OSHA and Customer Safety requirements.

Essential Functions:

Work safely while performing new construction, maintenance, or repair work of energized and de-energized underground work. • Supervises multiple crews. • Possesses working knowledge of leadership and management skills. • Capable of leading and training less skilled employees in safe and productive work procedures. • Capable of leading and teaching underground services, infrastructure, and duct banks. • Conducts pre-job or tailgate briefings. • Possess a working knowledge of all aspects of underground distribution. • Troubleshoots problems on underground circuit. • Frequently works with and around energized high voltage systems requiring skill and care to protect the lives of themselves and others. • Maintains company vehicles, equipment, and tools in good working order. • Comply with company reporting procedures and complete required company paperwork. • Coordinates and inspects the work of crew members. • Able to perform rigorous physical labor. • Able to identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit. • Must be familiar with induced voltage. • Possesses knowledge of tools for terminating cables. • Understands grounding procedures. • Understands how to obtain a one shot on a reclosure. • Capable of working in confined spaces. • Capable of properly installing and removing PPE and cover up. • Understands grounding procedures. • Capable of testing and classifying soil. • Understands how to safely operate equipment. • Understands how to phase out a line using phasing sticks. • Capable of planning safe work based on a job print or work order. • Understands sloping and shoring requirements. • Possesses a working knowledge of ladder requirements. • Able to properly ask for and take line clearances. • Able to identify and locate underground pulling equipment. • Possesses a working knowledge of line protection devices. • Able to properly inspect rubber goods and PPE. • Understands flag and tag procedures. • Must be able to work outside, frequently in inclement weather. • Willingness to glove/work live high voltage distribution lines. • Does all other related work as required to complete the job.

J&S Inspections Company offers competitive wages and excellent benefits, including health & life insurance, 401(k).

PAYS $28.00 HR to $34.00 HR

 
Position Requirements

Minimum Requirements: 

3-year minimum of recent field experience • 1 year in a leadership position. • Able to read and communicate effectively in English. • Must demonstrate safe driving. • Able to travel long distances at short notice, when required. • Able to work for extended periods in various locations, when required. • Able to lift more than 50 lbs. • Able to properly inspect rubber goods and PPE. • Willing to work overtime when requested.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk; use hands to fingers, handle to feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. This position is performed in outside weather conditions.

Competencies:

Self-Motivated • Team-Oriented • Customer Oriented • Must be able to follow Company safety rules and all other Company policies.

Must have a current driver’s license, and willing to transfer your driver’s license to the State of Texas within 90 days of hire date.

 
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time  
Position Crew Foreman  
Close Date 6/6/2023  
Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt  
Hiring Manager(s) Donnie Stone  
Open Date 4/18/2023  
Location J&S Inspections Company (Midland/Odessa)  
About the Organization As a utility provider, you know the challenges that come with being responsible for critical infrastructure. Restoring power quickly after a storm, ensuring safety for work crews, and providing customers with consistent service is difficult-especially with ongoing pressure to accomplish more with fewer resources. You need a trusted partner to fill in the gaps, keeping work on schedule and within your budget.



At J&S Inspections, we save electrical utilities time and money by providing highly experienced, reliable, and safety-focused personnel at a fraction of the cost of in-house resources. Our elite, fully equipped teams set the standard for efficiency and make each job go smoothly. We appreciate the opportunity to support your organization.  
EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.  

This position is currently not accepting applications.

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