Utility Right-of-Way Foreman

Directs and supervises crews for general maintenance of all utility right-of-ways under the direct supervision of the Electric Superintendent. This position is responsible for proactively evaluating system conditions, identifying maintenance needs, maintaining accurate progress tracking, and ensuring HUB’s right-of-ways remain in excellent condition through disciplined and forward-looking vegetation management practices.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Oversees the maintenance of the grounds in and around all electric substations and any other areas as directed by management.
• Patrols and inspects electric right-of-ways on a regular basis, independently identifies areas in need of maintenance, assigns priorities based on system condition and risk, and schedules trimming and cutting accordingly. Reports any immediate or potential hazards promptly.
• Continuously evaluates the electric system to identify vegetation risks before they cause outages and develops structured maintenance plans to address them.
• Maintains accurate documentation of patrols, miles cleared, hazard removals, herbicide applications, and other vegetation management metrics to ensure the system does not fall behind in maintenance cycles.
• Investigates reports of potential problem trees (notes relayed from customers, other employees, management, etc.), assigns priority, and schedules maintenance trimming or cutting accordingly.
• Patrols and inspects circuits that have been experiencing outages, breaker operations, recloser operations, etc., as directed by supervisor or identified independently. Implements and oversees necessary corrective actions to reduce preventable vegtation-related outages.
• Schedules and supervises herbicide application on HUB right-of-ways, substations, and other HUB facilities where such application is cost effective and preferable over mechanical trimming.
• Negotiates professionally with customers and property owners to obtain maximum clearance when trimming and cutting right-of-ways on private property.
• Resolves customer complaints regarding right-of-way maintenance activities and gathers documentation if needed for insurance or liability review.
• Communicates effectively with customers, supervisors, HUB Board members, and local officials as requested, and may represent the department at Board meetings or public forums.
• Directs daily work activities of ROW crews, seasonal employees, and contract crews independently, ensuring work is productive, organized, and aligned with HUB priorities.
• Holds assigned personnel accountable for performance, productivity, safety, and quality of work; addresses concerns promptly and professionally.
• Ensures crews are actively engaged in productive work assignments and not idle without direction.
• Develops, maintains, and improves tracking forms, inspection reports, and internal processes to enhance system reliability and operational efficiency.
• Completes work orders, job logs, materials requisitions, time sheets, and other forms associated with the job functions accurately and timely.
• Keeps a daily log of crew locations, work progress, and measurable accomplishments.
• Coordinates and supervises tree trimming and clearance operations during power restoration efforts during and after major storm events.
• Makes crews available (and coordinates with other foremen and/or supervisor) to assist with restoration of services during emergencies in any department.
• Makes crews available and supervises routine work in any department as directed by supervisor (examples include traffic flagging or assisting with electric or gas construction).
• Performs daily safety inspections of assigned equipment prior to and after use and ensures routine service and maintenance as needed.
• Oversees operation of vehicles and equipment in accordance with State Traffic Control Regulations, Board Safety Rules and Regulations, and departmental working rules.
• Ensures work being performed is in accordance with applicable codes, standards, and safety regulations.
• Follows all safety guidelines as required by OSHA.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists in training and mentoring ROW Worker trainees.
• Responsible for ensuring daily job…