Underground Foreman - Long Haul Travel

About the position

Overview

At MasTec Communications Group we build for the future. Yours and ours.

As an UGE Foreman - Long Haul Travel, you will develop new skills, work in a safety-minded environment, and join us in expanding technology nationwide while seeing our beautiful country! Join the MasTec family and help us provide the highest level of quality service to our customers and communities while maintaining our commitment to safety!  

Responsibilities

As an UGE Foreman, you’ll support telecom construction projects of varying lengths across the country. You take pride in doing the job right and leading your crew to deliver safe, high-quality work.

In addition, you will:

• Enforce safety policies (MasTec HSE, OSHA, TIA10-48, NATE CTS, ANSI) and ensure compliance on all sites.

• Travel nationwide up to 100% on rotating projects (PTO and paid holidays provided)

• Lead and mentor crews, providing guidance, training, and oversight of daily operations.

• Oversee quality control of work performed at each site.

• Manage pre-install telecom construction projects, handling larger and heavier fiber and coax cables.

• Maintain daily safety meetings and debriefs, paperwork, validate timesheets, and implement job instructions from leadership.

• Compile and upload site-specific closeout documentation to customer interfaces.

• Coordinate site activities and maintain strong relationships with customer representatives.

• Ensure all equipment and vehicles are properly maintained and operational.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

About You:

• Safety-focused with a hands-on approach and proven track record of quality work.

• Experienced in aerial and underground construction, with fiber and coax experience preferred.

• Minimum 4 years of industry experience in UGE and/or Aerial, including at least 1 year running your own crew.

• Skilled in construction, rigging, and general industry practices.

• Capable of reading and interpreting blueprints, site plans, RFDS, construction drawings, and SOWs.

• Proficient in operating equipment such as bucket trucks, mini excavators, drop plows, and heavy equipment (directional drill a plus).

• Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs. and work up to 12-hour shifts; able to identify and distinguish colors.

• Valid CDL (A/B) required

• OSHA 10 required (20/30 preferred) and excavator training a plus.

• Team-oriented, willing to work on-call on a rotating schedule, and flexible with long-term projects.

• Travel Details:

  · Monday through Friday travel expected.

  · Per diem 5 days a week.

  · 50+ hours per week. Overtime applies after 40 hours per week. Work is weather dependent.

MOS Codes 12H, 3E251, 3E271, 4305 relate well to this position. 

Hard work pays off. See what you will get for your effort: 

Financial Security 

• Compensation $34-$40/hr. Based on Licenses and Experience
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Life insurance
• Short-term and Long-term disability
• Red Wing Boot Voucher 

Health and Wellness 

• Medical, dental and vision insurance 
• Dependent care and medical flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 

Work/Life Balance 

• Paid time off 
• Paid holidays
• Family and medical leave 
• Paid sick time

Employee Referral Program 

Refer someone who delivers excellence just like you and receive a $1,000 incentive for a referral that becomes a permanent hire! 

We meet your commitment with competitive pay and benefits. If this sounds like you, let’s talk. Build your career with MasTec! 

MasTec, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. 

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