UGE 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. Our culture is inclusive and welcoming, empowering team members with training, tools, and opportunities to grow and thrive while ensuring communities have the vital energy, light, and communications they need to prosper.

About the role

The Underground Electrical (UGE) 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 troubleshooting, storm crew management, crew scheduling, and resource coordination. Tasks may include installing underground primary conductors, reconducting, and managing various types of equipment used for electricity distribution. The Foreman reads project blueprints, ensures production efficiency, provides training, and prioritizes crew safety. This role oversees multiple underground utility line teams and coordinates with internal and external departments to manage logistic support, obtain necessary materials, and ensure all permits and licenses are in place.

Responsibilities

• Oversee work related to each project and assume full responsibility for its quality and timeliness.
• Ensure 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; disseminate information and ensure 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.
• Connect and disconnect, install and remove, move, and transfer various electrical devices on customer facilities (e.g., transformers, transformer banks, regulators, switches, switching devices, capacitor banks).
• 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

• Minimum High School diploma or equivalent.
• 3 years of experience operating heavy equipment and general construction.
• 2 years of supervisory experience.
• Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is required.

Qualifications (Preferred)

• 6 or more years of experience, including extensive experience supervising and training skilled labor.

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 may occur in inclement weather conditions, such as extreme heat, extreme cold, rain, ice, snow, and wind. The role is physically active, requiring the ability to bend, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds. Must have clarity of vision at 20 feet or more or 20 inches or less, the ability to judge distance and space relationships, precise hand-eye coordination, and the ability to identify and distinguish colors.

Benefits

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