Underground Foreman - Telecommunications

Position Description

The Underground Foremanisresponsibleforleadingandmanagingundergroundconstructioncrewstoensureallprojectsarecompletedsafely ,efficiently,andto

Universal

Services'quality standards.

Thispositionrequirestheabilitytolocatefordirectionaldrills,supervisemultipleteammembers,andcoordinatedailyoperations.

The Foremanactsasthekeyfieldleader,ensuringallutilitiesareproperlyidentifiedandworkiscompletedwithprecision,safety,and professionalism.

!!$2000

Sign-OnBonus!!

Universal Servicesisproudtoofferafullbenefitspackagethatincludes:

• 100%
  Employer Paid Basic Group Lifeand AD&DInsurance.
• $250
  
  HSAcontributiontoqualifyingplans.

Additional Voluntary Benefits Include :

• 401(k) withuptoa 4%
  Employer Match
• Medical Insurance
• Dentaland Vision Insurance
• Additional
  
  LifeandAD&DInsurance
• Paid Time Offin Additionto6
  
  Paid Holidays
• Short-Termand Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Personal Accident Insurance
• Legaland Identify Theft Protection

Compensation rangereflects

Universal

Services'good-faithestimateatthetimeofposting.

Actualcompensationmayvarybasedonexperience,certifications,skills,market conditions,andinternalequity.

• Leadandmanageundergroundconstructioncrewsindailyfieldoperationsandproduction.
• Performaccurateandconsistentlocatingfordirectionaldrillstoensuresafeandcompliantborepaths.
• Coordinateworkplans,materials,andscheduleswith
  
  Project Manager sand Coordinators .
• Conductpre-jobinspectionsandconfirmallutilitiesarelocatedandpotholedpriortowork.
• Ensureproperjobsitesetupandteardown,includingalltrafficcontrolandsafetymeasures.
• Overseecrewperformance,safety compliance,andjobqualitythroughouteachproject.
• Operatedrillingorlocatingequipmentasneededtomaintainproductiongoals.
• Completeandsubmitdailyreports,productionlogs,as-builts,andsafetydocumentation.
• Serveastheprimarypointofcontactforcustomers,inspectors,andinternalstakeholders.
• Identifyandreportvehicleandequipmentmaintenanceneedsto Fleet Services .
• Maintainprofessionaljobsiteappearanceandensurecrewsuphold Universal'sstandards.
• Coach,mentor,andevaluatecrewmemberstopromotegrowthandskilldevelopment.

• Minimumof3yearsofexperienceinundergroundtelecommunicationsorutilityconstruction.
• Minimumof2yearsofprovenleadershiporsupervisoryexperience.
• Strongexperiencelocatingfordirectionaldrillingoperations(required).
• Valid driver'slicense;
  
  CDLpreferred.
• Abilitytoreadandinterpretconstructionprints,permits,andjobplans.
• In-depthknowledgeofsafeworkpractices,utilitylocating,andundergroundinstallationprocesses.

• Experienceoperatingboth Ditch Witchand Vermeerdirectionaldrills .
• Strongcommunicationandleadershipskillsacrossdiversefieldteams.
• Proficientintroubleshootingfieldissuesandcoordinatingmultiplecrews.
• Knowledgeofboretracking,locatingsystems,andrestorationprocesses.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel ,Outlook,anddigitalreportingtools.

• Abilitytoliftandcarryupto
  60lbs.regularly.
• Frequent bending,standing,kneeling,andwalkingoveruneventerrain.
• Mustbeabletoworkoutdoorsyear-roundinvaryingweatherconditions.
• Demonstratesstrongleadership,organization,and problem-solving abilities.
• Maintainscomposureandclearcommunicationunderpressureandchangingconditions.

• Thispositionoperatesoutdoorsyear-roundinallweatherconditions,includingheat,cold,rain,andsnow.
• Worksitesinvolveexposuretomovingequipment,liveutilities,and traffic.
• ProperPPE,situational awareness,andadherencetoall
  
  Universal
  
  Servicessafetystandardsaremandatory.

• Thisisafull-time,non-exempt position.
• Typicalscheduleis Monday-Friday,withflexibilityrequiredforevenings,weekends,andovertimeasdictatedbyworkload,weather,orprojecttimelines.
• Regularandpunctualattendanceisanessentialfunctionofthisrole.

• Complete Universal Services 'Foremanonboardingandleadershipmoduleswithinthefirst
  90days.
• Demonstrateproficiencyindrilllocating,safety leadership,andfieldreportingprocedures.
• Developafullunderstandingofprojectcoordinationandcrewmanagement.

• Participate in Universal'scontinuedleadershipandCLD(Career&Leadership Development) programs.
• Mentorcrewmembersandsupporttheirprogressionintoadvancedroles.
• Contributetoongoingimprovementsinsafety,productionefficiency,andjobquality.