About the position
Our UGE General Foreman manages crews to complete daily tasks related to the construction and maintenance of underground power lines. This position requires extensive knowledge of underground electrical distribution systems, management of multiple crews, distribution trouble shooting, management of storm crews, scheduling of crews, and coordinating resources. Tasks may include installing underground primary conductors, reconducting, and managing various types of equipment used for the distribution of electricity. General Foreman read blueprints of projects and are responsible for production efficiency, training, and the safety of their crews. This position oversees multiple underground utility line teams and coordinates with both internal/external departments to manage logistic support. Obtain all the necessary materials for the job, and ensure all permits and licenses are in place. Oversee work related to each project and assume full responsibility for its quality and timeliness.
Responsibilities
- Compliance with proper safety standards, procedures, and work practices according to MasTec or the customer, whichever standard is higher.
- Facilitate daily toolbox talks and weekly safety inspections.
- Disseminates information and ensures understanding of safety briefings.
- Coordinate and supervise daily tasks for crew members related to digging and placing product.
- Perform switching procedures to isolate and insulate, splice, and terminate underground power lines following proper safety procedures.
- Provide for connecting and disconnecting, installing and removal, moving and transferring of various electrical devices on customers facilities, i.e., transformers, transformer banks, regulators, switches, switching devices, capacitor banks, etc.
- Properly phase and mark/tag underground equipment.
- Drive, haul, and/or operate equipment to/from job sites to assist crews in completion of work.
- Train new hires and trainees to learn the trade.
- Call in utilities located at each project site.
Requirements
- High school diploma, or equivalent.
- 5 years of experience operating heavy equipment and general construction.
- 10 years Underground electrical distribution experience.
- 5 years of supervisory experience.
- Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
Nice-to-haves
- 10 or more years of experience, including significant experience supervising and training skilled labor.
- OSHA 20 Certification.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- 401k plan
- Employee Stock Purchase plan
