Underground Utility Foreman

Job Description

Salary: $37-$44 hourly DOE

PRICE ELECTRIC is expanding its underground utility installation services in Central Iowa and Western Iowa and looking for an experienced, on-site field leader and operator to supervise crews and ensure jobs are performed safely, timely, and correctly. If you have planned and led large directional boring, plowing, excavation, and fiber optic installation and testing jobs and will operate equipment as needed to complete work, this is a great opportunity to grow your career.

As a primary contact for internal project teams as well as customers, local and state authorities, and fellow subcontractors of assigned projects, a Foreman's top responsibilities are Safety Compliance; Technical Expertise; Leadership and Supervision; Plan and Schedule Resources; Lean Construction; Communication and Documentation; and Results Achievement. Primary responsibilities include:

Planning for and accountably maintaining a safe work environment that complies with trenching, excavation, DOT and other safety rules and company policies

Coaching, mentoring, and training team members to plan accurate, well organized work setups; proficiently operate, secure, and maintain various equipment and tools; set up and maintain traffic control; etc.

Attending large project meetings from initial start-up through weekly updates and close-out

Understanding work scope in detail

Creating and following a schedule under Project Manager direction and updating plans as changes are needed

Communicating clear plans and updates to the crew

Managing material, labor and equipment to ensure work is performed to planned specs

Effectively communicating with the project team, including serving as a point person for Requests for Information, Change Orders, etc.

Conducting inspections to ensure work is performed to high quality standards using safe and lean work practices

Consistently using the construction management system to complete tasks, daily logs, observations, timesheets, emails, etc.

Identifying and troubleshooting issues and involving the right team members to make sound decisions

Working extended hours during peak times, up to and including nights and weekends

Maintaining safe driving habits and a clean driving record

Capably managing complex and technical installations, including operating underground utility equipment with the team as needed

Performing additional duties as assigned

Position Requirements:

4+ years of experience as a HDD Locator and/or Drill Operator and operating mini excavators/backhoes, skid loaders, trenchers, small power equipment, etc.

Valid Class A CDL with Tanker endorsement

Clear communication skills to speak and write to diverse groups

Knowledge of HDPE Fusion processes

Understand plans, specifications, manuals, and schematics

Apply basic math and measurements to calculate setups, material needs, and more

Results-oriented field leader who builds effective teams

Ability to regularly lift 50+ lbs., stand, walk, climb, squat, kneel, sit, use feet, and use hands for frequent grasping, pushing and pulling

Work outside in all weather conditions

PRICE ELECTRIC merit shop employees are set up to succeed with good quality equipment, an award-winning safety program, knowledgeable leaders who appreciate their contributions, and training, development and advancement opportunities. Here are a few other highlights that full time employees enjoy:

Competitive Wages Paid Weekly

Comprehensive Benefits Package, including

Company-Paid Employee Vision, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance

Affordable Elective Medical, Dental, Voluntary Life and Accident Insurance Options with Top Carriers

Health Savings Account Company Contributions and Advocate Services for PRICE ELECTRIC Medical Plan Participants

Flexible Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

100% Company Match on 401(k) Employee Deferrals, Up to a 4% Match

Company Clothing

Reimbursements on Safety Boots and Prescription Glasses

Any offer is contingent upon successfully passing a drug test and background screening.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, sex, national origin, religion, economic status, age, mental or physical disabilities, political opinions or affiliations, or status as a protected veteran.