Underground Foreman

Position:

Underground Foreman Key Responsibilities:

As an Underground Foreman, you will take a leadership role in supervising a work crew and ensuring the efficient completion of job orders.

Your key responsibilities include:

Supervising a crew of 2-6 members for effective job order completion. Planning and organizing tasks on a daily and weekly basis for optimal efficiency. Identifying, communicating, and troubleshooting problems on the job site. Ensuring the crew performs daily preventative maintenance and addressing equipment or vehicle issues. Maintaining positive customer relations and upholding a professional company image on the job site. Creating a team working environment and fostering a positive atmosphere with crew members. Training crew members in various phases of utility construction. Communicating progress, crew attendance, and equipment needs to Construction Coordinator and Area Manager. Producing high-quality work and maintaining cost-effectiveness. Tracking assigned materials and understanding equipment parking locations. Performing end-of-day paperwork while overseeing job cleanup. Operating equipment (backhoe, trencher, plow, box pusher, tamper, directional drill) and ensuring restoration. Supervising and preparing job sites with cones, signs, barricades, and lighting.

Physical Demands:

Efficient eye-hand coordination. Ability to perform physical labor involving frequent lifting (over 50 lbs.), bending, and shoveling. Capacity to work overtime, including weekends.

Additional Duties:

Setting up pedestals, driving ground rods, and reading CATV and/or telephone prints.

Qualifications:

To thrive in this role, you should have: At least one to two years of experience in the utility construction industry as a directional drill operator/foreman. Competent experience in reading CATV & Telephone prints. An insurance-acceptable, valid driver's license. Training in utility safety standards.

Desired Abilities:

Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead and manage employees effectively. Competence in decision-making and clear communication with the crew. Adaptability to handle unexpected changes on the job. Understanding of equipment functionality and its use in job performance.

Benefits:

Gain experience in utility construction. Opportunity for professional growth and development. Competitive compensation. Supportive team environment. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job responsibilities and duties performed by personnel so classified. Holtger Bros., Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Holtger Bros., Inc will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations, as necessary.

Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location:

On the road