Underground Distribution Drill Foreman - MasTec Utility Services

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 the strength of 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. Our core values guide our strategy, performance, and culture. We believe in maintaining an environment where team members can make an impact, grow, and thrive. A place where they find meaning and purpose in doing the important work of ensuring communities have the vital energy, light, and communications to prosper. Our culture is inclusive and welcoming. Our teams are empowered with abundant training, tools, and opportunities to follow their curiosity and ambitions. Everyone has an equal chance to advance. Everyone is supported, respected, and challenged to be their best. We’re always looking for talented and dedicated people to join us and love where they work.

MasTec Utility Services is a proud subsidiary of MasTec (NYSE: MTZ), a Fortune 500 Company ranked by Energy News-Record as one of the leading contractors in the country. MUS is part of the MasTec Power Delivery segment. We are certified as a minority-controlled company by the National Minority Suppliers Development Council (NMSDC). Our rich diversity of people and ideas makes us a stronger, more innovative organization.

Job Summary

The Underground Distribution Drill Foreman leads the crew to complete daily tasks related to the construction and maintenance of underground power lines, from plant/station to meter base, auxiliary facilities, and equipment for the distribution of electricity. In addition, they read blueprints of projects and are responsible for production. This position oversees the Line team and works with other personnel from other departments.  

• Obtain all the necessary materials for the job, and ensure all permits and licenses are in place.
• Oversee and accomplish all work related to the project ensuring safety.
• Coordinate and supervise crew members daily tasks related to digging and placing product.
• Perform switching procedures to isolate and insulate, splice and terminate underground power lines following proper safety procedures.
• Provide for connecting and disconnecting, installing and removal, moving and transferring of various electrical devices on customers facilities, i.e. transformers, transformer banks, regulators, switches, switching devices, capacitor banks, etc.
• Properly phase and mark/tag underground equipment.
• Facilitate daily toolbox talks and weekly safety inspections to keep the crew safe.
• 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.

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.

Preferred

• 6 or more years of experience, including significant experience supervising and training skilled labor.
• OSHA 20 Certification.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

This job operates in a field environment. This role routinely requires extended periods of bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting, lifting in awkward positions, standing, and twisting. Also, working in inclement weather conditions, such as extreme heat, extreme cold, rain, ice, snow, and wind.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This position is physically active, with lifting required. Must be able to bend and lift and carry up to 50 pounds. 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.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. The Company reserves the right to revise or change the job duties as the need arises. Management reserves the right to change the description, duties, or work schedules to accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Benefits available include Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance, a 401k plan and Employee Stock Purchase plan. MasTec is a publicly traded company MTZ (NYSE).