Overhead Foreman

Job overview

The Overhead Foreman role is onsite in New Bern, NC, with a four-day, 10-hour-per-day schedule. Compensation is not specified. The foreman works in Operations, reports to the General Foreman, and leads construction and maintenance work on overhead electrical distribution systems. The role directs crew members, promotes safe work practices, and performs skilled line work on energized and de-energized systems. It contributes to reliable distribution construction and maintenance through installation, troubleshooting, and repair work, including overhead wire, poles, transformers, and related equipment.

What you'll do

• Manage and mentor crew members
• conduct pre-job and tailgate briefings
• lead hot-stick work on energized lines
• string overhead wire and set poles and anchors
• install transformers and related distribution equipment
• troubleshoot primary and secondary systems
• replace cutout fuses and clear faulted circuits
• maintain vehicles, equipment, and tools
• plan safe work from job prints or work orders
• perform line work at heights and in outdoor conditions.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

overhead foreman

new bern nc

electrical distribution

line work

crew leadership

energized systems

high-voltage safety

four 10-hour days

construction and maintenance

journey-level lineman

travel between locations

health insurance

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• 401(k) enrollment option
• and paid time off, with eligibility and accrual varying by position.

Why this role

Requires at least five years of journey-level lineman experience; work may involve multiple locations and travel to another state depending on customer demands.

About the employer

River City Construction Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction. Sector: 23.