Overhead Distribution Foreman

MasTec Utility Services•Austin, TX

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Overhead Distribution Foreman leads a crew performing daily work to install overhead electrical cables and meet customer needs. The role oversees the Line team, coordinates with personnel from other departments, ensures crew safety, tracks employee hours, conducts safety briefings and inspections, and calls in project utility locations. The Foreman obtains materials and ensures permits and licenses are in place, and is responsible for project quality and timeliness. The position includes placing overhead cables, connecting wires and hardware, performing aerial and other construction tasks, operating or transporting equipment, and training new hires and trainees. Aerial work may be performed only when the Foreman is not needed as a Qualified observer for critical work.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
6 years of experience.
2 years of supervisory experience.
Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL).

Nice To Haves

8 or more years of experience, including extensive experience supervising and training skilled labor.
OSHA 20 Certification.

Responsibilities

Obtain the necessary job materials and ensure permits and licenses are in place.
Oversee project work and take responsibility for its quality and timeliness.
Follow the applicable safety standards, procedures, and work practices, using the higher standard when MasTec and the customer differ.
Lead daily toolbox talks and weekly safety inspections.
Communicate safety briefing information and ensure it is understood.
Perform aerial tasks, including new cable installs, pole transfers, strand building, cable hanging, and lashing, when not needed as a Qualified observer for critical work.
Place overhead electrical cables.
Connect wires and cables to terminals and attach or detach hardware to wires, cables, buildings, or poles.
Coordinate and supervise daily crew tasks involving digging and placing product.
Perform construction work, including digging holes and placing cable, air pipe, and inner duct in conduit systems and open excavations.
Climb utility poles or use an aerial lift truck to place cables on poles according to system design.
Drive, haul, or operate equipment to and from job sites to support crew work.
Train new hires and trainees in the trade.
Keep track of employee hours.
Call in project utility locations.