Underground Foreman

MGE Underground Foreman

MGE Underground is a rapidly growing utility infrastructure contractor serving utility companies from our Paso Robles headquarters and regional hubs throughout California. Our mission is to support our clients' expanding utility and infrastructure requirements by positioning MGE as the leading provider of innovative construction solutions at the best value.

Our core values are : Safety | Continuous Development | Respect | Integrity | Performance | Trust | Fun. How you can make an impact. As the Underground Foreman, you are responsible to recognize, assess and control potentially hazardous situations in addition to maintaining the safety of the crews by giving direction regarding procedures, road safety, trench safety, and general oversight to help maximize productivity and efficiency. You will be working primarily with installation of dry utilities, power, conduit, substructures, and concrete.

How you will contribute :

• Assist the crew with in-field physical tasks.
• Supervise all operations and perform daily field inspections to ensure that all construction operations are completed in accordance with customer and industry specifications.
• Provide on the job training for employees working under your direction on construction practices and methods to ensure a safe and productive work environment.
• Assign daily production to in-house and subcontract laborers and crews.
• Requisition, assign, and track materials needed for the daily operations.
• Resolve complaints with property owners in areas where our personnel are working.
• Review daily production reports, material usage sheets, keep track of work hours, complete and maintain accurate "as-build maps" for areas built.
• Coordinate daily tasks according to priorities and plans, adjusting as necessary due to weather, supply delivery, and personnel.
• Track, input, and submit employee / equipment hours, productions.
• Coordinate with Supervisor for equipment needs.
• Complete Daily field reports and job task analysis forms.
• Conduct Daily Safety meetings and provide feedback to management.
• Lead weekly safety meetings with crew and communicate any company or customer cascading messages.
• Report accidents, incidents, and injuries immediately.
• Mentor, manage, and train employees.
• Report project status to supervisors and officials regularly.
• Supervise the layout, assembly, and installation of duct and vault systems.
• Utilize heavy equipment and trucking to excavate, install, and complete projects.
• Operate backhoes, loaders, excavators, asphalt rollers, and other heavy equipment with both CAT or DEERE controls.
• Responsible for safe work environment and comply with state, federal, OSHA, and VCI safety standards.

What you bring to the table :

Your prior experience :

Our competitive package :

Pay : $50 to $60 per hour. This pay range is our competitive compensation at the time of this job posting. Your pay will be determined based on experience, education, skills, and applicable knowledge. Above and beyond benefits.

Full employee benefits are available for this role.

Additional information :

Job Type : Full-Time, On-Site

Affirmative Action / EEO : MGE Underground is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on any protected characteristics. Pre-Employment : Successful applicants must pass a drug screen and background check.

Physical requirements :

Other duties : Your duties and responsibilities may change at any time, with or without notice, based on the company's needs.