Foreman- Substation Construction at Arkansas… · Little…

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

Supervises the installation and maintenance of substations and underground systems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

($38.39- 58.04 an hour)

• Supervises the personnel assigned to the crew.
• Complete and submits work and other required reports to the Construction Office on a weekly basis.
• Interprets construction plans and specifications of the work to be performed. Plan and assign tasks to crew members according to schedule and/or project timeline.
• Coordinates workflow with supervisor and engineers.
• Ensure that preventative maintenance of equipment is accomplished and maintain contact with the construction office on weekly basis to advise of progress, job related problems, and material and equipment needs.
• Maintains contact with the Director, Manager, and General Foreman of Construction to advise of progress, problems, and material needs.
• Understands, follows and enforces safety rules and company policies and promotes good relations with other crew members, patron cooperatives and the public in general.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• The ability to handle stress and work 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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES CONT'D

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High School Degree or GED

4-5 years related experience and/or training. Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid driver's license

PREFERRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Class A CDL, NCCCO License, CPR and First Aid Training.

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.

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 substation construction. This position is a designated safety-sensitive position according to AECC/AECI standards and processes.