Buried Foreman - Required CDL-A

Congruex•Columbus, OH

About The Position

The Foreman oversees construction crews in the field and ensures work is performed safely, accurately, and on time. The role includes conducting project walkouts, coordinating with customers and company management, maintaining quality control, and supervising onsite work. The Foreman manages daily crew activities, monitors job-site safety and regulatory compliance, operates construction equipment, performs underground utility construction tasks, tracks materials and project requirements, maintains daily paperwork, and helps train crews. The role may also involve coordinating subcontractors and traveling between assigned job sites.

Requirements

Ability to pass a pre-employment background check and drug test.
Maintain a clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
Board experience in a telecommunications construction environment, including placing, pulling, and transferring strand, coax, and fiber.
Ability to read and understand blueprints and project specifications.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with crews, leadership, and customers.
Ability to manage crews.
Ability to drive and operate company vehicles, bucket trucks, and work equipment.
Ability to ensure compliance with OSHA and other regulatory safety standards.
Ability to use proper safety equipment.
High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 5 years of experience operating heavy construction equipment.
OSHA 30 certification.
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
DOT Medical Card.
Competent Person Certification.
Confined Space training.
Trench Safety training.
Pole Climbing and Ladder Safety training.
Flagger Certification.
Forklift Certification.
First Aid/CPR certification.
Ability and willingness to work indoors and outdoors, including in inclement weather.
Ability to maintain visual and audible contact with crew members and moving or stationary people, vehicles, and objects to coordinate movement safely.
Ability to work around heavy equipment and machinery.
Ability to stand or walk for long periods.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Ability to perform extended periods of bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting, lifting in awkward positions, standing, and twisting.
Ability to wear safety boots, safety glasses, a hardhat, and other applicable safety gear.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual Spanish and English speaking ability.

Responsibilities

Manage and track daily activities of assigned crews.
Inspect work sites for hazards and safety concerns, and ensure compliance with state, federal, OSHA, and Congruex safety policies.
Operate construction equipment, including track hoes, backhoes, mini excavators, skid steers, dozers, haul trucks, and trenchers.
Excavate and backfill trenches for underground utilities safely.
Place conduit in open trenches and proof conduits.
Pothole existing utilities.
Complete rigging and setting of structures.
Form and pour concrete and place asphalt.
Track materials, aggregates, and project requirements.
Communicate orally and in writing with local officials, company management and staff, customers, and other stakeholders.
Update the Construction and/or Project Manager on crew needs and progress.
File complete and accurate paperwork daily.
Clean work sites and restore them after work is completed.
Travel to and from assigned job sites.
Assist and train crews as needed.
Schedule and coordinate subcontractors when needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits, with 70% paid by the company.
401(k) with company match up to 4% and immediate vesting.
Flexible PTO for exempt roles and competitive PTO accrual for non-exempt roles.
10 company-paid holidays, including 9 standard holidays and 1 floating holiday.
Company-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage.
Company-paid maternity and parental leave options.
Company-paid basic life insurance, with employee-paid voluntary options.
Annual safety boot program of up to $150 per eligible field employee per year.
Safety Points Program for eligible field employees, redeemable in the company store.
Free wellness benefits, including counseling and financial planning.