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Mears Group Underground Lineman Foreman in Durham, North Carolina
Underground Lineman Foreman
Durham, NC 27703
Mears Electric, A Quanta Services Company
At Mears Electric, we believe in developing and retaining the best people in the industry and providing best value services to our customers in the natural gas and electric industries. We take pride in developing the infrastructure of our country by connecting people and resources. As an industry leader, we have built our reputation as a premier provider of services with a solid track record of performance, integrity and – above all – a commitment to safety, quality and our people.
Underground Lineman Foreman
The Underground Foreman is a field management role, responsible for organizing and supervising the safe daily operations of electrical utility construction projects. The Foreman will manage the field operations with a focus on safety, compliance, efficiency, cost management, and innovation. This role will manage construction activities to ensure company procedures are followed and includes physically demanding work.
What Do You Offer Us?
Supervise and monitor daily operations by planning and managing to job specifications
Maintain all necessary paperwork and documentation
Oversee safety by modeling behaviors and providing corrective action when appropriate
Support crew by operating equipment and doing labor as needed
Pre-survey job location and ensure utility locates have been performed
Manage and develop effective customer and employee relations
Ability to analyze and resolve work challenges.
Secure work site to ensure public safety and safety of equipment and materials
Coach, train, and evaluate employees’ and guide towards goal achievement
Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned
What We Offer You:
Paid on-the-job technical and professional training
Defined career path for future growth
Wage range: $40.86/hr to $60.10/hr based on experience.
Industry-leading benefits: health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life, and disability insurance, paid time off (PTO), and 401(k).
What is Required?
High school Diploma or equivalent
Four-year electrical lineman apprenticeship or equivalent experience
OSHA 10, OSHA 20, Competent Person, CPR and First Aid certification
Must be a Journeyman Lineman for at least 1 year
Must hold a valid Commercial Driver’s License
Pass Pre-Employment drug screen and background check
Computer Skills – Microsoft Office and Outlook
Must be able to stand or walk for long periods with repeated lifting (Up to 50 lbs.), kneeling, crawling, climbing and reaching
This position is subject to the Federal Department of Transportation (DOT) drug & alcohol testing regulations as outlined in 49 CFR Part 382 and/or 49 CFR Part 199.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.