What are the responsibilities and job description for the Crew Leader - Underground (Duke) position at Pike Electric, Inc?
Position Summary: The Underground Crew Leader position is a skilled position in the construction, maintenance and repair of electrical underground distribution systems. This position works at various locations. The position may also be required to travel to another state depending on customer demands.
Essential Functions:
•Work safely while performing new construction, maintenance or repair work of energized and de-energized underground work.
•Supervises crew members.
•Possesses working knowledge of leadership and management skills.
•Capable of leading and training lower skilled employees in safe and productive work procedures.
•Capable of leading and teaching underground services, infrastructure and duct banks.
•Conducts pre-job or tailgate briefings.
•Possess a working knowledge of all aspects of underground distribution.
•Troubleshoots problems on underground circuit.
•Frequently works around energized high voltage systems requiring skill and care to protect the lives of themselves and others.
•Maintains company vehicles, equipment and tools in good working order.
•Comply with company reporting procedures and complete required company paperwork.
•Coordinates and inspects the work of crew members.
•Able to identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit.
•Must be familiar with induced voltage.
•Possesses knowledge of tools for terminating cable.
•Understands grounding procedures.
•Capable of working in confined spaces.
•Capable of properly installing and removing PPE and cover up.
•Understands grounding procedures.
•Capable of testing and classifying soil.
•Understands how to safely operate equipment.
•Understands how to phase out a line using phasing sticks.
•Capable of planning safe work based on a job print or work order.
•Understands sloping and shoring requirements.
•Possesses a working knowledge of ladder requirements.
•Able to properly ask for and take line clearances.
•Possesses a working knowledge of line protection devices.
•Able to properly inspect rubber goods and PPE.
•Understands flag and tag procedures.
•Does all other related work as required to complete the job.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle and feel; and reach with hands and arms.
Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work). The employee may be subject to one or more of the following atmospheric conditions that affect the respiratory system of the skin: fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.
Competencies:
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
