UGE Streetlight Foreman

MasTec Utility Services•Austin, TX

196d•Onsite

About The Position

The Underground Streetlight Foreman is responsible for overseeing and directing a crew engaged in the installation, maintenance, and repair of underground streetlighting systems within an electric utility service area. This role requires deep knowledge of underground electrical infrastructure, safety regulations, and effective team leadership to ensure high-quality and timely project execution.

Requirements

High school diploma, or equivalent.
3 years of experience operating heavy equipment and general construction.
2 years of supervisory experience.
Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is required.

Nice To Haves

6 or more years of experience, including extensive experience supervising and training skilled labor.

Responsibilities

Obtain all the necessary materials for the job, and ensure all permits and licenses are in place.
Oversee work related to each project and assume full responsibility for its quality and timeliness.
Compliance with proper safety standards, procedures, and work practices according to MasTec or the customer, whichever standard is higher.
Facilitate daily toolbox talks and weekly safety inspections.
Disseminates information and ensures understanding of safety briefings.
Coordinate and supervise daily tasks for crew members related to digging and placing product.
Perform switching procedures to isolate and insulate, splice, and terminate underground power lines following proper safety procedures.
Provide for connecting and disconnecting, installing and removal, moving and transferring of various electrical devices on customers facilities, i.e., transformers, transformer banks, regulators, switches, switching devices, capacitor banks, etc.
Properly phase and mark/tag underground equipment.
Drive, haul, and/or operate equipment to/from job sites to assist crews in completion of work.
Train new hires and trainees to learn the trade.
Call in utilities located at each project site.