• Utility Foreman

    Aerotek (St. George, SC)


    Job Title: Utility Foreman** **Job Description

     

    We are seeking an experienced Working Foreman to lead crews in electrical utility construction projects. This is a hands-on role where you’ll not only manage and motivate teams but also actively participate in the work. You’ll be responsible for laying out tasks, coordinating multiple crews, and ensuring safe, efficient completion of utility installations.

    Responsibilities

    + Supervise and motivate 4–5 workers, primarily Spanish-speaking, while fostering teamwork and productivity.

    + Actively participate in installation of duct banks, site lighting, and other electrical utility infrastructure.

    + Safely operate and oversee use of excavators, front loaders, and back loaders for trenching, backfilling, and material handling.

    + Plan and organize daily tasks across multiple crews, ensuring alignment with project drawings and schedules.

    + Review drawings using Bluebeam software and manage digital workflows via iPad.

    + Build trust with crews, motivate workers, and maintain a positive jobsite environment.

    Essential Skills

    + Proven experience in electrical utility construction, including duct banks, site lighting, and underground utility installation.

    + Hands-on equipment experience with excavators, loaders, and back loaders.

    + Comfortable with technology, including Bluebeam and iPads for reviewing drawings and managing tasks.

    + Strong leadership and soft skills: Ability to motivate, guide, and connect with diverse crews.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Bilingual communication skills (Spanish/English) a plus, given the majority Spanish-speaking workforce.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    Opportunity to work on the largest construction project in the area with a contractor that pays well above the market value. Opportunity to travel if desired as well. Opportunity for lots of overtime!

    Work Environment

    Work in a data center environment. Regular hours are Monday-Thursday from 7:00am-5:30pm, with overtime available on Fridays.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Saint George, SC.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00/hr.

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

    classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

    subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

    available for this temporary role may include the following:

    • Medical, dental & vision

    • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

    • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

    • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

    • Short and long-term disability

    • Health Spending Account (HSA)

    • Transportation benefits

    • Employee Assistance Program

    • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Saint George,SC.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Dec 31, 2025.

    About Aerotek:

    We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

     

    Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.