UGE Drill Foreman

Overview

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.

MasTec Utility Services is a purpose-driven company. Our core values guide our strategy, performance, and culture. We believe in maintaining an environment where team members can make an impact, grow, and thrive. A place where they find meaning and purpose in doing the important work of ensuring communities have the vital energy, light, and communications to prosper. Our culture is inclusive and welcoming. Our teams are empowered with abundant training, tools, and opportunities to follow their curiosity and ambitions. Everyone has an equal chance to advance. Everyone is supported, respected, and challenged to be their best. We’re always looking for talented and dedicated people to join us and love where they work.

MasTec Utility Services is a proud subsidiary of MasTec (NYSE: MTZ), a Fortune 500 Company ranked by Energy News-Record as one of the leading contractors in the country. MUS is part of the MasTec Power Delivery segment. We are certified as a minority-controlled company by the National Minority Suppliers Development Council (NMSDC). Our rich diversity of people and ideas makes us a stronger, more innovative organization.

Job Summary

The UGE Drill Foreman leads the crew to complete daily tasks related to the construction and maintenance of underground power lines, from plant/station to meter base, auxiliary facilities, and equipment for the distribution of electricity. In addition, they read blueprints of projects and are responsible for production. This position oversees the Line team and works with other personnel from other departments.  

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities

• Operates Directional Drill for installation of underground telecommunications cable conduit, including fiber optic cable. 
• Ensuressafety of the public and other utilities underground facilities. 
• Performsall duties according to prescribed safety procedures and usesappropriate safetyequipment. 
• Setupand cleanup of work site including traffic and pedestrian control. 
• Readsutilitylocatesandcoordinatingday lighting of these facilities. 
• Ensuresall applicable permits andlocatesare complete and on site. 
• Inspectsthe work that is in progress to ensure that the workmanship conforms to specifications. 
• Operatesconstruction equipment tofacilitatealignment, movement, and adjustment of machinery to conform to grade specifications. 
• Levelearth to final grade specifications. 
• Operatesvehicles and equipment operations from trucks to other equipment as directed and certified. 
• Performsproper maintenance by greasing, oiling, and making minor repairs on equipment. 
• Leadsteams in the field effectively and efficiently as needed and directed by supervisor.
• Confirm bore path with installforemanand drill operator (including walking the bore path). 
• Perform job site analysis (JSA) including completion of paperwork. 
• Ensure there are proper clearances to install the product per standards. 
• Record the depth of the tool head asrequired. 
• Ensure the drill head is ina good positionat the exit pit to connect the product. 
• Oversee laborers and/or crew member’s work andmonitortime usage.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Highschool diploma, or equivalent.
• OSHA 10 Certification.
• 3 years of Directional Drill experience.
• ValidCDL Class Adriver’s licenseor obtain one within30 daysof employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• 4or more years ofexperience.
• Experience withdifferent sizeVermeer or Ditch Witch units and various brands oflocatingequipment. 
• Working experience of underground construction and Fiber builds. 
• City, County and State clearance code knowledge and related.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

This joboperatesin 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 liftingrequired. 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 toidentifyand distinguish colors.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.The Company reserves the right to revise or change the job duties as the need arises. Management reserves the right to change the description,duties,or work schedules to accommodate individuals with disabilities. 

Benefits available include Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance, a 401kplanand 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 employeebased onrace, color,national origin,ethnicity,sex,gender, sexual orientation,religion,marital status,age, disability, geneticinformation,or any otherbasis protected by applicable lawand EEOC regulations.The Company also prohibits harassment of applicantsoremployees based on any of these protected categories.