Electrical Foreman

Job DescriptionJob Description

**SCOPE OF WORK: **

Work will consist of installation, alterations, additions and/or repairs of electrical systems, conductors and associated materials and equipment within the electrical construction industry.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Proceeds with work from plans and specifications, supervising small crews, have knowledge of all electrical equipment and major tools. Understands the scope of drawings and demonstrates ability to supervise others in their work performance.

1. Directs and works with journeyman and helpers

2. Plans work ‑ responsible for materials and tools

3. Install all work effectively

4. Demonstrates knowledge of all tools and equipment

5. Trouble-shoot all electric systems

6. Monitors progress of work

7. Codes time sheets

8. Assists with evaluations and training of fellow employees

9. Possess skills of lower E‑Rating Job Title (E‑6, E‑5, E-4, E‑3, E‑2, E‑1)

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

LICENSES: Current Driver's License and have own transportation, (most job sites are not always served by public transportation)

Electrical ‑ Current Journeyman or Master

EDUCATION: High School Graduate, holder of G.E.D., or equivalent training.

EXPERIENCE: Has 6 years or more of previous electrical experience

WORKING CONDITIONS:

1. Job requires working in all elements, depending on job location, time of year, heat, cold, rain, and snow.

2. Must be able to utilize construction site sanitary facilities (Porta‑Johns).

3. Job requires employee to have required personal tools with them at all times (waist tool belt as worn weighs approximately 30 lbs.).

4. Work from all types of ladders (step ladders up to 14', "A" frame ladders and all size extension ladders and carry and relocate up to 12' step ladder by oneself.

5. Employee's personal weight and personal tools cannot exceed weight limit of ladder (Class 1 ‑ 250 lbs., Class 1A ‑ 300 lbs.).

6. Perform work at various heights, up to 90' from ladders, scaffolds, aerial lifts, cat walks or other safe work areas.

7. Work in restricted areas (switchgear room, manholes, utility tunnels, crawl spaces, and attics).

8. Wear personal protective equipment (hard hat, safety glasses always), and a respirator when required.

9. Repetitive use of arms, hands and fingers.

10. Able to work 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week, overtime as required and night shifts.

SKILLS:

1. Positively identify colors of wires.

2. Comprehends reading and drawing prints and schematics of same.

3. Bend conduit by hand with hand benders.

4. Must use all power tools, saws, threaders, wire tuggers, hydraulic benders, and knockout punches.

5. Capable of digging trenches, either by use of hand tools or power equipment.

6. Operate equipment, trenchers, backhoe, lift trucks in a safe manner.

7. Practices and comprehends safe work procedures as outlined in Company Safety Policy Handbook, Haz‑Com Policy, and Lockout/Tagout Policy.

8. Operates two (2) handed tools/equipment, cable cutters, hammer drills, compression tools, jack hammers.

9. Operate company trucks with manual and automatic transmission.

10. Read and interpret maps, instructional manuals, specifications, work site directions, blueprints and written instructions.

11. Operate and work from mechanical personnel lifts (electric or gas powered).

12. Work energized circuits and equipment with company management approval as outlined in Safety Policy.

13. Supervise assigned job site employees to complete project.

PHYSICAL FUNCTION:

1. Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, crawl, climb, kneel, balance, push, pull and reach overhead.

2. Lift 51 pounds.

3. Constantly moving on your feet.

4. Climb ladders (all types).

5. Completing overhead work for full day assignments.

6. Must be able to make transition from employee parking area or street into construction work areas and to gain access to all levels of the building, even if the only means of access is by O.S.H.A. approved site construction ladder or stairs still under construction but acceptable for use.

7. Possess good vision (normal or corrected).

8. Responsible for securing tools and materials from storage areas to complete their assigned tasks.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

All elements inside and outside

You should be proficient in:

• Electrical Schematics
• Electrical Troubleshooting Skills
• 120/208/240/480 Voltage Systems
• Electrical Systems Diagnostics & Repair
• Electrical Installation
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• Electrical Repair
• Electrical / Electronic Systems
• Blueprint Reading