Utility Foreman

PRICE ELECTRIC•Des Moines, IA

1d•$37 - $44•Onsite

About The Position

PRICE ELECTRIC is looking for an experienced on-site Utility Foreman to act as a field leader and operator to supervise crews and ensure jobs are performed safely, timely, and correctly. If you have planned and led large directional boring, plowing, excavation, and fiber optic installation and testing jobs and will operate equipment as needed to complete work, this is a great opportunity to grow your career.

Requirements

Must have a valid driver's license with acceptable clean driving record
Valid Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement
4+ years of experience as a HDD locator and/or Drill Operator and operating mini excavators, backhoes, skid loaders, trenchers, small power equipment, etc.
Knowledge of HDPE Fusion processes
Clear communication skills to speak and write to diverse groups
Understand plans, specifications, manuals, and schematics
Apply basic math and measurements to calculate setups, material needs, and more
Results-oriented field leader who builds effective teams
The individual must have the ability to regularly lift 50+ lbs, stand, walk, climb, squat, kneel, sit, use feet and hands for pushing, pulling or grasping.
They may have to work extended hours during peak times, up to and including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

Act as a primary contact for internal and external customers, other subcontractors, and local and state authorities
Planning for and accountably maintaining a safe work environment that complies with trenching, excavation, DOT and other safety rules and company policies
Coaching, mentoring, and training team members to plan accurate, well organized work setups; proficiently operate, secure, and maintain various equipment and tools; set up and maintain traffic control; etc.
Attending large project meetings from initial start-up through weekly updates and close-out
Understanding work scope in detail
Creating and following a schedule under Project Manager direction and updating plans as changes are needed
Communicating clear plans and updates to the crew
Managing material, labor and equipment to ensure work is performed to planned specs
Serving as a point person for Requests for Information, Change Orders, etc.
Conducting inspections to ensure work is performed to high quality standards using safe and lean work practices
Consistently using the construction management system to complete tasks, daily logs, observations, timesheets, emails, etc.
Identifying and troubleshooting issues and involving the right team members to make sound decisions
Capably managing complex and technical installations, including operating underground utility equipment with the team as needed
Performing additional duties as assigned

Benefits

Company-Paid Employee Vision, Short-Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance
Cost-Effective Elective Medical, Dental, Accident, and Voluntary Life Benefit Plans with Great Carriers
Health Savings Account Company Contributions for Price Electric HDHP Participants and Advocacy Services for All Price Electric Medical Plan Participants
Enhanced 401(k) Company Match on Employee Deferrals
Professional Training, Development and Career Growth Opportunities
Paid Holidays and Flexible Paid Time Off
Current Technology and Equipment
Frequent Team Gatherings with Sports Events, Food, etc.
Competitive Wages Paid Weekly
Company Clothing
Discounted Tool Purchase Program
Reimbursements on Safety Boots and Safety Prescription Glasses