Heavy Equipment Operator Foreman - MN/WI Travel

About the role

As an Equipment Operator Foreman, you will lead and support utility construction crews across telecom projects throughout Minnesota and Wisconsin. You take pride in doing the job right, leading by example, and getting the job done safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Use your knowledge and skills in construction to build, repair, and maintain projects
• Work in outdoor utility construction sites
• Troubleshoot problems as they arise in the field
• Train your crew on various kinds of tools and equipment
• Operate backhoes, dozers, cable plows, air compressors, trenchers, hydraulic reel trailers, and other types of machinery
• Manage all aspects of job-site construction
• Train, coach, and mentor crew members on equipment, tools, and construction practices
• Work outdoors in varying weather and job-site conditions
• Work and travel throughout MN/WI, approximately 50% of the year

Requirements

• Safety is a part of your day-to-day
• Track record of completing work with a high level of quality
• Knack for figuring out hard problems and enjoy a hands-on approach to your work
• Looking for long-term projects
• Enjoy getting your hands dirty with your team
• Embrace the challenge of coaching and mentoring your team
• Knowledge of the telecom construction industry (Coax Splicing, Fiber Splicing, Directional Drilling, Aerial and Underground Construction, etc.)
• Minimum of 3+ years of heavy equipment operating experience
• At least 1 year of foreman or lead experience
• Experience in telecom or utility construction
• Strong understanding of underground construction and telecom work, including fiber/coax, directional drilling, aerial, and underground construction
• Valid driver’s license (CDL preferred)
• Open to travel M-F per diem and working overtime consistently (50+ hours per week or 60+ hours if from home, depending on the weather)

MOS Codes 12H, 3E251, 3E271, 4305 relate well to this position.

Pay

$30-$35 per hour

Benefits

Financial Security

• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability

Health and Wellness

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Dependent care and medical flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Work/Life Balance

• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Family and medical leave
• Paid sick time