Foreman - Line Construction I (Jonesboro, AR)

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

Supervises the work of a crew involved in construction and maintenance of distribution and transmission power lines.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Submits work and other required reports to the Construction office on a daily basis.  
• Understands and apply safety rules and company policies and promotes good relations with other crew members, patron cooperatives and the general public.  
• Interprets construction plans and specifications of work/staking sheets to be performed and inspects work to ensure compliance; supplies general foreman with information on material needs on a timely basis.  
• Ensures that preventative maintenance of equipment is accomplished and maintains contact with the construction office on at least a weekly basis to advise of progress, job related problems, and material and equipment needs.  
• Performs the duties and responsibilities common to all in a managerial or supervisory position.  
• The ability to handle necessary stress and work reasonably well with others are essential functions of this position.  
• Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.  
• Due to our obligation to provide continuous, reliable electric service to our customers, the ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance and the ability to work outside your regularly scheduled office hours when necessary is an essential function of the job.  
• Maintain awareness of and compliance with applicable laws and regulations from various regulatory entities, internal policies, procedures, and directives. Ensure ongoing monitoring and timely incorporation of any changes to maintain adherence to compliance standards.  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

5 years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.  

Has completed and passed AECI apprenticeship program or Journeyman test and AECI Construction Safety Gauntlet.  

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Class A or B CDL; Proper tools are required and must be obtained within 30 days, and employees are required to wear work boots with a hardened toe, differentiated heel, and leather uppers. Boots must comply with ASTM Standard for Protective Footwear – ASTM F2413. As a condition of employment, this position requires a valid driver’s license, post-offer fit for duty physical, pre-employment drug test, and must be able to pass DOT physical.  

PREFERRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

CPR and first aid training preferred.  

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.    While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions; frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, work in high, precarious places, risk of electrical shock; and occasionally exposed to vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. 

Outside working environment to included uneven and difficult terrain, wherein there are potential hazardous working conditions and life-threatening situations exist (fire, chemicals, electrical sources, heights, dangerous people, etc.) part of the time. 

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

Physical activities described below are a general representation of those that must be met by an employee to successfully complete the post offer fitness for duty physical. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations. A full and complete functional job description is available in a supplemental document.    Highly repetitive and physical type work which requires the concentrated and non-diversified physical demands of the employee.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Must be able to travel to various locations and stay overnight as required to complete work assignments.

Must be able to work extra hours when necessary and report to work whenever needed during non-scheduled working periods. During storm season, in and out of state storm recovery work is required.

Must have working knowledge of REA plans and specifications for distribution and transmission and electric system key location maps, DOT regulations, OSHA regulations and State and Federal safety regulations. 

Must have working knowledge of tools, safety equipment and materials used in overhead and underground line construction.

In pursuant of the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Act 593, this position is a designated safety-sensitive position according to AECC/AECI standards and processes.