UGE Foreman

MasTec Utility Services 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 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.

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 trouble shooting, management of storm crews, scheduling of crews, and coordinating resources. Tasks may include installing underground primary conductors, reconducting, and managing various types of equipment used for the distribution of electricity. Foreman read blueprints of projects and are responsible for production efficiency, training, and the safety of their crews. This position oversees multiple underground utility line teams and coordinates with both internal/external departments to manage logistic support. Obtain all the necessary materials for the job, and ensure all permits and licenses are in place.

Responsibilities include overseeing work related to each project and assuming full responsibility for its quality and timeliness. 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. Disseminates information and ensures 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. 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. 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.

Qualifications include a minimum high school diploma, or equivalent. Three years of experience operating heavy equipment and general construction. Two years of supervisory experience. A Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is required. Preferred six or more years of experience, including extensive experience supervising and training skilled labor.

Physical demands and work environment include operating 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.

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). Equal employment opportunity: The company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and EEOC regulations. The company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.