Line Foreman

Lisbon, ND - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Grow your career with Alliant Energy!

At Alliant Energy our purpose is to serve customers and build stronger communities. Our employees make a difference every day by using their personal energy to bring this purpose to life.

Union Details (If applicable)

IBEW Local 204 (Large Group)

Seniority Group (Local 965 Only) and Business Unit

Operations-IA Energy Del IPL

Number of Positions Available

Salary Grade

U104001

Career Band

Foreman

Job Code

J01392

Pay Range

$56.27 - $56.27

Alliant Energy offers a comprehensive total rewards package including competitive compensation and benefit programs. Information on these benefit programs is available on our Careers site.

Training Locations

Lisbon Operations Center

Residency Requirement

Travel time from your primary residence to your assigned headquarters must be 35 minutes or less under normal driving conditions.

Job Description

Job Summary

Assist management by providing services including but not limited to discussing work content assignment of personnel reviewing work vacation scheduling planning of work ensuring accuracy of appropriate paperwork and determining equipment requirements. Supervises and assists employees engaged in the operations construction and maintenance of gas and electric facilities replacement of cable and telephone and other related work as required. Assistance to include hands on work in accordance to collective bargaining agreement language.

What you will do

Serve as a role model to the crew/team in attitude promotion of harmony safety productivity communications work ethics emergency response and business decision-making. Coach employees on their performance on these aspects of their job.
Perform the duties of journeyman in the respective classification when collective bargaining agreement language applies.
Supervise personnel in safe construction of distribution and transmission systems.
Perform tailgate sessions (assess/discuss hazards of job and personal protection equipment required etc. Ensure all crewmembers sign (if required) job-briefing form.
Lead by example wear personal protective equipment (safety glasses ear plugs hard hats etc.).
Model behavior to improve safety performance (e.g. lead and participate in stretching lead safety meetings/safety talks etc).
Know safety rules/practices regulations and operating procedures and see that they are followed.
Enforce safety by observing employees performing the work. Point out and correct at-risk behavior.
Inform supervisor when employee continually fails to follow safety rules work in a safe manner or use proper tools personal protective equipment (PPE) and equipment.
Promote teamwork to maximize safety and productivity.
Responsible for the productivity of employees under his/her supervision. Manage your employees as your own business.
Be personally responsible and accountable for productivity and quality of workmanship.
Tools and safety equipment manage costs (loss misuse breakage proper care etc.)
Monitor and discuss performance/productivity issues (positive and negative) with employees. Personally take action to correct and improve. Inform supervisor when employee continually fails to meet productivity or performance measures.
Plan work to eliminate barriers improve productivity and maximize resources assigned.
Continually strive to reduce costs.
Train develop and evaluate apprentices.
Seek feedback on personal performance through one-on-one coaching session with management.
Coach and mentor employees to improve technical skills safety practices teamwork planning and safety of their work practices. Provide constructive feedback. Discuss performance issues with employees. Reinforce desired individual behavior.
Develop technical ability (their own and employees under their supervision) i.e. continuous line training standards etc.
Make good business decisions. Manage resources assigned to you - people equipment and dollars.
Monitor cellular phone usage
Oversee equipment operation and maintenance necessary for the job.
Assure vehicles are fully utilized on the project and shared across projects.
Oversee and or complete paperwork timely and accurately to include but not limited to; mapping timekeeping safety reports material issues and returns for each individual job.
Ensure accuracy of appropriate paper work & complete as required (STORMS orders tailgate forms vehicle inspections crew time sheets and etc.)
Act as Company liaison with customers contractors and other pertinent individuals. Manage customer interactions to promote good relations.
Treat employees peers customers and vendors in an honest ethical and professional manner.
Communicate effectively with management and coworkers alike. Inform managers when problems continue after you have addressed and tried to resolve issue.
Coordinate work with other departments and work as a team.
Manage assets in their charge (e.g. periodic inspections daily pre-trip inspections 30-day inspection forms etc.)
Demonstrates proper knowledge of constructions standards and application.
Knowledge of union contract.
Proactively address employee downtime that is non-productive.
Examples:
lunch/coffee breaks shall be taken at job-site
no company transportation shall be used to buy lunch
assign productive work for crew on inclement days.
sick time & tardiness.
inform employees when these are not followed
inform supervisor if a problem continues
Under stand objectives of the business unit and vision of the company. Actions should support attainment of objectives. Communicate goals to employees assigned and execute work consistent with business unit objectives. Share performance measures with employee.
Perform other duties which are similar related or incidental to this position and assist in other activities that do not require skills of a higher classification.
Must report to work fit for duty and free from the effects of drug & alcohol abuse.
This classification requires a CDL and will be subject to drug and alcohol testing according to Federal and DOT regulations.
The above listed duties are not an inclusive list of duties to be performed for this position. These listed duties are intended to be a general job description for the major duties to be performed by the employee.

Education Requirements

High School Diploma Required
Other Line School graduate Required

Required Experience

Training in Powerline Design and Construction Program.
5 years experience in line construction field.

Other Requirements

Obtain and maintain Class A CDL and a valid drivers license
This classification shall have a twenty (20) minute residency requirement.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Ability to exercise good judgment during emergencies
Capacity for accurate decisions and execution
Ability to remain calm in emergency situations
Good verbal and written communication skills
High degree of analytical ability high level of interpersonal skills
Familiar with all company policies and procedures
Basic knowledge of First Aid and CPR
Ability to read and comprehend Right To Know information
Will be required to work irregular hours during storm emergencies and as needed

Key Skills

Our people are passionate about what they do the product they sell and the customers they serve. If youre looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration innovation and dedication were the right company for you.

Our Values

Live Safety. Everyone. Always Make Things Better Care For Others Do The Right Thing Act For Tomorrow Think Beyond. Be Bold

Alliant Energy and its subsidiaries are committed to creating a culture of belonging and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where an applicants qualifications are considered without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or any other basis prohibited by law.

Disclaimer:

The above information on this description has been crafted to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not crafted to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Applicants in need of a reasonable accommodation for any part of the hiring process please email .

Posting End Date:

November 10 2025

Grow your career with Alliant Energy!At Alliant Energy our purpose is to serve customers and build stronger communities. Our employees make a difference every day by using their personal energy to bring this purpose to life.Union Details (If applicable)IBEW Local 204 (Large Group)Seniority Group (Lo...