Underground Foreman - Long Haul Travel

Overview:

At MasTec Communications Group we build for the future. Yours and ours.  

 

As an Underground Foreman, you will develop new skills, work in a safety-minded environment, and join us in expanding technology for a better community. Join the MasTec family and help us provide the highest level of quality service to our customers and communities while maintaining our commitment to safety!

Responsibilities:

As an Underground Foreman, you will lead and work alongside underground construction crews in the field on large-scale, long-haul telecom projects nationwide. You’ll oversee daily operations, productivity, quality, and safety while ensuring work is completed efficiently and to customer specifications.

In addition, you will:

• Lead, mentor, and work alongside underground construction crews in the field
• Prioritize safety by conducting daily safety meetings and enforcing company and industry standards
• Oversee mainline and FTTH construction projects, including fiber counts from 4-864
• Operate and oversee backhoes, dozers, cable plows, trenchers, air compressors, reel trailers, and other construction equipment
• Troubleshoot field issues and coordinate solutions with leadership and customers
• Complete daily paperwork, timesheets, job instructions, and project documentation
• Coordinate site activities and maintain customer relationships
• Ensure vehicles, equipment, and tools are maintained and operational
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

About You:

• Safety-focused, quality-driven, hands-on leader who enjoys coaching and mentoring a crew
• 4+ years of telecom construction experience, including 1+ year leading a crew, with well-rounded UGE/fiber experience across drop and mainline work; aerial experience is a plus
• Skilled in construction, equipment operation, troubleshooting, and reading blueprints, RFDS, site plans, and SOWs
• Experience operating mini excavators, drop plows, heavy equipment, and bucket trucks; directional drilling experience is a plus
• OSHA 10 required; OSHA 20/30 and excavator training preferred
• Able to lift 50 lbs., work up to 12-hour shifts, and work outdoors in varying conditions
• Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain a DOT medical card for driving purposes; CDL preferred
• Open to travel nationwide 7 days a week, per diem, 4-5 weeks on, and 5 days off on a rotating schedule (50+ hours per week, depending on the weather), and working overtime consistently

MOS Codes 12H, 3E251, 3E271, 4305 relate well to this position. 

 

Compensation of $34-$40 per hour, based on licenses and the experience.

 

Hard work pays off. See what you will get for your effort: 

 

Financial Security 

• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Life insurance
• Short-term and Long-term disability
• Red Wing Boot Voucher 

Health and Wellness 

• Medical, dental and vision insurance 
• Dependent care and medical flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 

Work/Life Balance 

• Paid time off 
• Paid holidays
• Family and medical leave 
• Paid sick time

Employee Referral Program 

 

Refer someone who delivers excellence just like you and receive a $1,000 incentive for a referral that becomes a permanent hire!