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Foreman- Overhead Distribution

Date: Oct 26, 2025

Location:

Rio Grande Valley, TX, US, 78501

Company: Linetec Services, LLC (S4)

Description:

Who We Are

Centuri Group is comprised of a family of companies that make up a utility infrastructure enterprise, operating throughout the US and Canada, committed to safely delivering gas, electric and utility services to our customers and the community. We help you build your career on Solid Ground by investing in your development and valuing your unique skills, perspective, and background. Employees are the lifeblood of our organization, and we’re committed to providing a stable foundation to continuously grow and thrive. We’ve got work for the next 100 years -All we need is you!

As the Underground Foreman – Boring Crew, you will oversee and lead a crew responsible for the installation of underground utilities such as pipes and conduits using trenchless boring methods that eliminate the need for large open trenches. You will ensure all work is performed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements .

CDL license or ability to acquire CDL permit within 60 days of hire.

Work Location- Abilene, TX

What You'll Do

+ Supervise a boring crew consisting of Operators and Crew Members to complete underground boring projects according to plans and specifications.

+ Locate and mark existing underground utilities before starting work.

+ Direct the crew in drilling pilot holes, reaming to the required size, pulling conduit or pipe through the bore, and restoring the surface upon completion.

+ Coordinate daily work schedules, assigning tasks, and ensuring proper use and maintenance of boring equipment.

+ Enforce safety procedures and ensuring compliance with OSHA and company safety policies.

+ Monitore progress and communicating with project management to ensure timelines and quality standards are met.

+ Maintain accurate job documentation, including bore logs, utility records, and daily reports.

+ Provide training, feedback, and mentorship to crew members to promote skill development and teamwork

What You'll Have

+ Proven experience as a Foreman or Lead in directional boring or underground utility installation (minimum 3 years preferred).

+ Experience operating directional boring equipment.

+ Strong working knowledge of boring operations, including drilling, reaming, pullback, and restoration processes.

+ Ability to read and interpret construction plans, maps, and utility drawings.

+ Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate a crew in a field environment.

+ Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

+ Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.

+ Valid driver’s license; ability to travel to job sites as needed.

+ Physical ability to work outdoors in varying weather and terrain conditions.

What You'll Get

+ Benefit Package including Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

+ 401K w/ Company Match

+ Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance and Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

+ Vacation/Sick Time and Paid Holidays

+ Potential Bonus Opportunities

+ Career Development Opportunities

+ Employee Discounts

+ Weekly Payroll

Work Environment

+ Work sites are outdoors in potentially extreme weather conditions

+ All worksite safety instructions are written and spoken in English; must be fluent in English

+ Work includes prolonged and repeated: lifting (including overhead, up to 50lbs); standing; climbing; kneeling; reaching and feeling; crouching and crawling

+ Work is performed within the “red zone” of heavy equipment

+ Working safely requires quick/accurate hand-eye coordination and the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner

Legal Stuff

+ Pass pre-employment, random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug screens

+ Provide valid US work authorization documents for E-Verify

+ Satisfactory results of pre-employment background check results

+ Valid driver’s license with clean driving record is required

+ Pre-employment medical fit-for-duty test; hold/obtain DOT medical card

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Commitment

This job description is subject to change at any time. It reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, and does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Centuri and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. Centuri will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a test or job interview) if so requested.

Centuri is a Department of Transportation regulated employer. Certain safety-sensitive positions are covered under the DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations, 49 CFR Part 40. It is important to note that marijuana remains a drug listed in Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. It remains unacceptable for any safety-sensitive employee subject to drug testing under the company’s Drug Free Workplace Policy to use or test positive for marijuana.