Foreman

Full Time • Posted 28 days ago • Requisition ID: 1649 • Salary Range: $38.00 to $45.00 annually

Responsibilities

• Skilled and technical work in constructing, installing, and repairing traffic signal systems, highway lighting, and other transportation‑related systems.
• Supervision and training of all subordinate employees assigned to the project.
• Assist Superintendent with material ordering, scheduling, and utility locates.
• Complete and turn in required personal and project paperwork.
• Maintain a neat and professional appearance.
• Communications with customers and other contractors.
• Follow requirements for utility locates and permits.
• Fulfill the company tool list requirements.
• Responsible for maintaining and renewing required certifications and licenses.
• Responsible for assigned company vehicle and typically report to work at the job site.
• Abide by all the company safety rules.
• Wear proper PPE while on the job site and in the yard for lifting operations, including safety‑toed work boots, safety vest, work gloves, and hard hat.

Education, Experience, Skills, and Abilities

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum five years combined experience as a Groundsman, Construction Technician I, and Construction Technician II; equivalent related construction or electrical experience may substitute.
• Operates and performs basic field maintenance on equipment such as aerial lift/bucket trucks, trenchers, derrick/digger trucks, cranes, backhoes, trackhoes, air compressors, and concrete saws.
• Operates gas torches (cutting and brazing).
• Proficient with basic and specialized hand tools and power tools.
• Familiar with MUTCD, NEC, CDOT & local specifications & standards, as well as customer and project‑specific specifications.
• Proficiently reads plans and schematic diagrams.
• Proficient with computer skills.
• Proficient at programming and setting up controllers, conflict monitors/MMU’s, video detection, and communications equipment.
• Proficient at traffic signal wiring.
• Efficiently supervises others, demonstrates problem‑solving ability, and makes proper decisions.
• Performs heavy physical work, often under adverse weather conditions.
• Follows and transmits clear written and verbal instructions.
• Communicates effectively with co‑workers, supervisors, and the public.
• Maintains an effective working relationship with others.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations, and Training

• Maintain a valid medical card if you have a CDL driver’s license.
• Be insurable.
• Complete OSHA 30‑hour training (“Competent Person”).
• Hazard Communications/MSDS, CPR, First Aid, Blood‑Borne Pathogens, Hantavirus, Respiratory Protection.
• Bucket truck/aerial lift and fall protection certification.
• Trencher, excavation, and utility damage prevention training.
• Crane and rigging/material handling certification.
• IMSA Traffic Signal Level II Construction certification and Level II Field Technician Certification, or Journeyman Electrician License with appropriate related experience.

Work Environment

• Work in all weather conditions.
• Work at heights over 20 feet.
• Lift/move up to 50 pounds.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance (effective the 1st day of the month following hire).
• Basic life insurance & AD&D.
• Health care & dependent care flexible spending account.
• Short‑term disability – long‑term disability.
• 401(k) plan with matching contributions.
• Paid vacation.
• Paid holidays.