• Underground Utility Foreman

    Price Electric (Des Moines, IA)


    PRICE ELECTRIC is expanding its underground utility installation services in Central Iowa and Western Iowa and looking for an experienced, on-site 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.

     

    As a primary contact for internal project teams as well as customers, local and state authorities, and fellow subcontractors of assigned projects, a Foreman's top responsibilities are Safety Compliance; Technical Expertise; Leadership and Supervision; Plan and Schedule Resources; Lean Construction; Communication and Documentation; and Results Achievement. Primary responsibilities include:

     

    + 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

    + Effectively communicating with the project team, including 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

    + Working extended hours during peak times, up to and including nights and weekends

    + Maintaining safe driving habits and a clean driving record

    + Capably managing complex and technical installations, including operating underground utility equipment with the team as needed

    + Performing additional duties as assigned

    Position Requirements:

    + 4+ years of experience as a HDD Locator and/or Drill Operator and operating mini excavators/backhoes, skid loaders, trenchers, small power equipment, etc.

    + Valid Class A CDL with Tanker endorsement

    + Clear communication skills to speak and write to diverse groups

    + Knowledge of HDPE Fusion processes

    + 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

    + Ability to regularly lift 50+ lbs., stand, walk, climb, squat, kneel, sit, use feet, and use hands for frequent grasping, pushing and pulling

    + Work outside in all weather conditions

     

    PRICE ELECTRIC merit shop employees are set up to succeed with good quality equipment, an award-winning safety program, knowledgeable leaders who appreciate their contributions, and training, development and advancement opportunities. Here are a few other highlights that full time employees enjoy:

     

    + Competitive Wages Paid Weekly

    + Comprehensive Benefits Package, including

    + Company-Paid Employee Vision, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance

    + Affordable Elective Medical, Dental, Voluntary Life and Accident Insurance Options with Top Carriers

    + Health Savings Account Company Contributions and Advocate Services for PRICE ELECTRIC Medical Plan Participants

    + Flexible Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

    + 100% Company Match on 401(k) Employee Deferrals, Up to a 4% Match

    + Company Clothing

    + Reimbursements on Safety Boots and Prescription Glasses

     

    Any offer is contingent upon successfully passing a drug test and background screening.

     

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, sex, national origin, religion, economic status, age, mental or physical disabilities, political opinions or affiliations, or status as a protected veteran.

     

    Department

    UTILITY

    Employment Type

     

    Full Time

    Minimum Experience

    Experienced

    Compensation

     

    $37-$44 hourly DOE