Mastec Communications Group
Provides infrastructure, construction, and engineering services for telecommunications and energy sectors.
Underground Foreman
Oversee underground telecom construction, operate equipment, train crew, ensure safety.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Underground Foreman supports all phases of utility construction on telecom projects, ensuring work is done right and upholding the highest standards of quality. You will lead crews on outdoor sites, troubleshoot issues in the field, and oversee the complete construction process from start to finish. • Perform outdoor utility construction work and troubleshoot field issues. • Train crew on tools and equipment. • Operate machinery such as backhoes, dozers, cable plows, air compressors, trenchers, and hydraulic reel trailers. • Manage all aspects of job-site construction.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸utility construction
- ▸field troubleshooting
- ▸crew training
- ▸machinery operation
- ▸site management
- ▸quality assurance
What You Bring
We seek candidates who prioritize safety daily, have a proven track record of delivering high-quality work, and possess strong problem-solving abilities. Experience with long-term telecom projects, knowledge of coax and fiber splicing, directional drilling, and both aerial and underground construction is essential, as is the ability to coach and mentor team members. Relevant military MOS codes (12H, 3E251, 3E271, 4305) are a plus. • Build, repair, and maintain utility construction projects using construction knowledge. • Strong problem-solving skills with a hands-on approach. • Experience with long-term telecom construction projects. • Ability to coach and mentor team members. • Knowledge of coax/fiber splicing, directional drilling, aerial and underground construction. • Relevant military MOS codes (12H, 3E251, 3E271, 4305).
Requirements
- ▸telecom construction
- ▸fiber splicing
- ▸directional drilling
- ▸problem solving
- ▸coaching
- ▸safety
Benefits
Compensation ranges from $25 to $30 per hour and includes a comprehensive benefits package: 401(k) with company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, medical/dental/vision coverage, life and disability insurance, a Red Wing boot voucher, health and wellness programs, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, holidays, family and medical leave, bereavement leave, and a $1,000 referral bonus for successful hires. • $25‑$30 per hour wage. • 401(k) with company match and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. • Medical, dental, vision, life, short‑ and long‑term disability insurance. • Red Wing boot voucher and health‑wellness programs. • Paid time off, holidays, family/medical leave, and bereavement leave. • $1,000 referral bonus for successful hires.
Work Environment
Field