General Foreman

The Hydaker-Wheatlake company is currently seeking a General Foreman to work with our crews in Indianapolis, IN and the surrounding areas.

General Foreman must perform the following essential functions of their jobs:

• Read, follow, and direct employees on electrical, civil, or manufacture drawings to build, maintain, or remove utility lines and utility line components correctly and safely.
• Adapt and maintain procedures to insure all of The Hydaker-Wheatlake Company's site personnel are meeting all of The Hydaker-Wheatlake Company, OSHA, customer, and local safety policies. Hold safety meetings weekly or as directed by management. Insures that the proper safety equipment is on site and utilized when needed, such as PPE or proper equipment to prevent unsafe acts by personnel.
• Follow all design prints, and direct and instruct employees to assemble according to the specifications.
• Direct and inform employees on the following:
  • Climb steel towers, monopoles or wood poles at various positions to safely perform repairs, install new conductors, insulators, transformers, fuses, etc.
  • Digging trenches and holes by hand
  • Teach employees to safely work with energized conductors
  • Operate aerial equipment (bucket trucks), digger derricks, cranes, backhoes, skid steers, bulldozers, and various other construction equipment
  • Operate a commercial vehicle (bucket trucks, digger derricks, etc.)
• Work on the computer with Microsoft programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)

REQUIREMENTS:

High School Degree or Equivalent

Completion of an accredited ALBAT / JATC recognized training program or equivalent.

5-15 years of experience in Electrical Construction

Preferred: Extensive supervisory and education through a trade school or valid apprenticeship training program.