Crew Leader- OH- Shreveport, LA The Crew Leader is a developmental position responsible for overseeing the construction, maintenance and operation of electrical distribution or transmission systems, to ensure assigned projects are completed in accordance with design, budget, schedule and safety considerations. This temporary opportunity typically lasts 12-18 months, and is intended to assist developing the necessary skills to function as a qualified Foreman. Crew Leader experience is not required to become a Foreman, nor is the Crew Leader experience a guarantee of being promoted to Foreman.
Reasonable Accommodations Statement To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Provide leadership and direction to a single crew to ensure safe, efficient, and quality operations. Work with GF in estimating worker requirements, equipment and material, and develop "look ahead" schedules. Ensure crew follows GF's schedule of activities in construction and maintenance of customer projects. Ensures work progress, equipment, and construction sites are safe, specifications are met, and work is according to schedule. Ensures company and customer tools and materials are secured daily, safeguarding company and customer assets. Consistently aware of safety policies and guidelines to ensure the crew is adhering to same. Seek GF's assistance on problem solving to ensure most effective and efficient technology, techniques and equipment are utilized. Provide assistance to workers engaged in construction or extraction activities, using hand tools or other equipment. Ensure requests for repairs to equipment and machinery are timely to allow cost effective repairs, reduce work delays, and ensure safe working equipment. Assist GF in training workers in construction methods, operation of equipment, safety procedures and best practices, and/or company policies. Support General Foreman/ Project Managers to meet company goals and objectives. Work through the GF to recruit qualified applicants and assign classifications according to demonstrated skills and abilities. Suggest or initiate personnel actions, such as promotions, transfers, or hires. Adhere to all Company EEO, affirmative action, safety, quality assurance programs. Maintain positive relationships with existing customers and cultivate professional relationships with potential customers. Basic Qualifications Three to five years' experience as an operator or lineman Must posess at minimum a valid CDL-A license DOT Medical Certificate Thorough knowledge of all aspects of power line construction, industry and safe work practices, installation and maintenance services (technology, equipment, methods, storm restoration). Communication, organizational and supervisory skills helpful. Must possess planning/organizational skills and ability to delegate work in order to schedule crew, assign duties, and ensure completion of all projects within required deadlines. Constant mental alertness/attention to detail/accuracy required in ensuring work is performed in compliance with all specifications and regulations while maintaining a safe work environment. Must be able to use independent judgment, problem-solving skills, and ability to apply knowledge/experience to all situations in order to determine materials/parts/equipment/crew requirements and resolve problems. Must possess good mathematical skills in order to calculate figures and amounts. Must be able to read and understand technical information, manuals, policies, procedures, work orders, blueprints, and diagrams. Must be able to deal with emergency situations, hazardous conditions, multiple priorities, frequent interruptions, and time constraints. Must possess leadership skills to provide guidance and training to assigned personnel in a safe effective and positive manner. Must be able to understand and use the English language, both oral and written, to communicate information, instructions, and ideas to other personnel. Must be able to perform work accurately and thoroughly. Must be dependable and trustworthy. Chain Electric Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age (40 and above), religion, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status where otherwise qualified.
