RO are on the search for a Area Supervisor in the South East US for a growing self perform contractor. 

The ideal candidate would be able to travel and be based in GA, SC or NC. 

Essential Functions:

• Works safely while performing new construction, maintenance, or repair work of energized and de-energized work.

• Supervises crew members.

• Possesses working knowledge of leadership and management skills.

• Must be capable of leading and training lower skilled employees in safe and productive work procedures. 

• Must be capable of leading and teaching hot stick work on energized lines.

• Conducts pre-job or tailgate briefings.

• Possesses a working knowledge of all aspects of line work.

• Strings overhead wire.

• Set poles, whether wooden, concrete or steel, and related anchors.

• Installs transformers, lightening arrestors, cutouts, crossarms, insulators, switches and switchgear as needed for distribution under build work.

• Troubleshoots problems and supervises troubleshooting in primary and secondary systems.

• Replaces cutout fuses and clears faulted circuits and systems.

• Frequently works with 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.

• Able to perform rigorous physical labor.

• Must be able to identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit.

• Must be familiar with induced voltage.

• Must be able to properly sag wire.

• Must be capable of properly phasing a circuit through a substation.

• Must be able to identify and locate puller and tensioner setups.

• Must understand grounding procedures.

• Capable of working at heights and/or confined spaces.

• Capable of properly installing and removing PPE and cover up.

• Must be able to climb different types of structures (wood, steel, etc.) and possess the necessary tools to do so.

• Must understand how to safely operate equipment.

• Must understand how to phase out a line using phasing sticks.

• Capable of planning safe work based on a job print or work order.

• Understands how to obtain a one shot on a recloser.

• Must be able to safely perform a reconductoring job.

• Capable of safely installing and removing mechanical jumpers.

• Understands how to use a load bust tool.

• Able to properly ask for and take line clearances.

• Able to identify and locate puller and tensioner setups.

• Possesses a working knowledge of line protection devices.

• Understands flag and tag procedures.

• Must be able to work outside, frequently in inclement weather.

• Does all other related work as required to complete the job. 

Qualifications - External

Minimum Requirements:

• Coordinates and inspects the work of crew members.

• Able to travel long distances on short notice, when required.

• Able to work for extended periods in various locations, when required.

• Able to lift in excess of 50 lbs.

• Able to properly inspect rubber goods and PPE.

• Comply with company reporting procedures and complete required company paperwork.

• Possesses a CDL and demonstrates safe driving.

• Willing to work over-time when requested.

• Check, verify and approve time sheet and routine reports.

• Computer skills in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel preferred.