GAS Foreman

MasTec Utility Services delivers critical infrastructure construction and engineering services for power delivery, gas, and water customers, specializing in overhead and underground electric distribution for power delivery systems, gas distribution construction for gas systems, and turnkey solutions for a variety of water, sewer, and civil infrastructure projects. Backed by decades of experience, unrivaled industry skills, and a deep commitment to core values, MUS delivers safe, innovative, and environmentally responsible services that provide extraordinary value to clients. We are a purpose-driven company where team members can make an impact, grow, and thrive in an inclusive and welcoming culture.

About the role

The Gas Foreman leads the crew to complete daily tasks related to the installation and repair of natural gas pipelines and/or joint trench utilities for power and telephone in a safe and correct manner. This position oversees crew safety and productivity, installs and pressure tests both mainline and service line gas pipe, and completes routine safety inspections and documentation. The role involves coordinating with customers, senior management, and personnel from other departments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate crew work to install natural gas pipelines via open-cut or directional drill methods.
• Obtain all necessary licenses, permits, and materials for each job.
• Ensure all work quality related to each project and assume full responsibility for its standard and timeliness.
• Coordinate and delegate daily tasks to crew members related to digging and placing product.
• Gain entry to site buildings for work crew and call-in utilities located at each project site.
• Facilitate daily toolbox talks and weekly safety inspections to ensure crews work safely.
• Complete all paperwork in a timely manner.
• Train new hires and trainees to learn the trade.
• Track employee hours and submit for payroll on a timely basis.
• Call in utilities located at each project site.
• Inspect existing utilities are properly identified and exposed, ensure piping is correctly installed and fused, job meets customer specifications, and it meets company quality standards.
• Drive, haul, and/or operate equipment to/from job sites to assist crews in completion of work.
• Keep the job(s) moving on time, clean up, and perform job restoration at the end of job.
• Communicate with customers and inspectors.
• Perform other duties as required and/or assigned.

Requirements

• High School Degree or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience with gas pipeline construction or maintenance, with 2 years of supervisory experience.
• Proficiency in fusing, tapping, pressure testing, and purging.
• CDL Class A license, or ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire date.
• OSHA 10 Certification.
• Knowledge of gas and how to safely work with it.
• Knowledge of customer’s specifications; ability to read and interpret prints.
• Proficiency in all phases of line construction.
• Ability to follow proper safety standards and procedures according to MasTec and/or project customer, whichever standard is higher.
• Ability to communicate with customers’ inspectors and demonstrate customer service.
• Experience in operating heavy equipment and general construction.
• Ability to visually inspect fusion or welded joints, spot utilities, and locate marks on the ground by color.
• Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more or 20 inches or less, with the ability to judge distance and space relationships.
• Precise hand-eye coordination.
• Ability to identify and distinguish colors.
• Ability to work outdoors, even in extreme weather conditions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience with Atmos Gas.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

This job operates in a field environment and routinely requires extended periods of bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting in awkward positions, standing, and twisting. Work is performed in inclement weather conditions, such as extreme heat, extreme cold, rain, ice, snow, and wind. The position is physically active, with lifting required; must be able to bend and lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Pay

$34.00 - $40.00 per hour. There is no per diem or housing provided in this role.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• Disability and Life insurance.
• 401k plan.
• Employee Stock Purchase plan.