Underground Missile Foreman, Telecommunications

About the role

The Underground Foreman plays a crucial role in planning and coordinating daily field operations, leading a construction crew, and ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with customer specifications and company standards.

Responsibilities

• Pick up assigned work and coordinate daily construction activities
• Lead the crew and coordinate equipment, materials, and job site resources
• Perform underground missile boring for telecommunications conduit and utility installations
• Safely operate and maintain underground construction equipment
• Read and interpret construction drawings, utility locates, work orders, and customer specifications
• Ensure work meets project requirements, quality standards, and company expectations
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized job site
• Complete daily production reports, safety documentation, equipment inspections, and job records
• Communicate project progress, field conditions, material needs, and issues to the Construction Manager
• Clock with other construction crews to ensure safe and efficient project execution
• Assist with restoration, cleanup, and final project completion
• Travel to job sites as required
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 3+ years of underground missile boring experience required
• Experience operating underground construction equipment
• Knowledge of underground telecommunications construction practices
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, work orders, and utility locates
• Knowledge of underground utility installation and damage prevention practices
• Ability to identify hazards and make safe decisions in the field
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Willingness to travel when required
• Willingness to work overtime and occasional weekends as needed
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and perform physically demanding work
• Ability to carry, climb, operate, and work upon an extension ladder (approximately 28 feet high and 75 pounds)
• Ability to occasionally work near moving mechanical parts, electricity and/or powerlines, risk of exposure to electrical shock, radiation, vibration
• Able to follow safety standards, demonstrate a thorough understanding of above-ground clues and use them in conjunction with utility locates, construction drawings, and field conditions to identify potential underground utilities and obstructions, preventing utility strikes and maintaining a safe work environment
• Passing of all pre-employment requirements (MVR, Background Check, Drug Screen)

Benefits

Full Time Compensation: $28 - $31 per hour, DOE
Full Benefits Package (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Paid Time Off
401(k) with Company Match!
25K Company Paid Life Insurance
Independent Work & Team Collaboration
Career Development & Advancement Opportunities!