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.

MasTec Utility Services is a purpose-driven company where team members can make an impact, grow, and thrive. Our culture is inclusive and welcoming, empowering teams with training, tools, and opportunities to follow their curiosity and ambitions. We are a proud subsidiary of MasTec (NYSE: MTZ), a Fortune 500 company, and are certified as a minority-controlled company by the National Minority Suppliers Development Council (NMSDC).

About the role

The 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 equipment used for electricity distribution. The Foreman reads blueprints, ensures production efficiency, provides training, and prioritizes crew safety while overseeing multiple underground utility line teams and coordinating with internal and external departments for logistic support.

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, 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.
• Obtain all necessary materials for the job and ensure all permits and licenses are in place.

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

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

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 occurs in inclement weather conditions, such as extreme heat, cold, rain, ice, snow, and wind. The position 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, with 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