Foreman (Joint Trench Underground Utility ), Louisville

Fishel Co; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading utility construction firm as a Foreman, where you'll lead a skilled team in delivering high-quality utility projects. This role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and efficiency, ensuring that all installations meet industry standards. With a strong focus on training and development, you'll have the opportunity to grow your career while working on diverse projects. If you have experience in managing crews and are passionate about utility construction, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive benefits in a supportive work environment that values your contributions.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Wellness Program

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Program

Profit Sharing

Paid Leave Benefits

Teammate Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Must have a valid CDL Class A License and 3+ years of experience in utility construction.
• Experience in running a crew and working from blueprints is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead field crews to meet project goals while ensuring safety and quality standards.
• Coordinate project schedules and communicate effectively with customers.

Skills

Blueprint Reading

Crew Management

Conduit Placement

Safety Practices

Equipment Operation

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Backhoe

Mini Excavator

Trencher

Plow

Job description

Foreman (Joint Trench Underground Utility)

Location

Louisville, KY

Market

General Utility Construction

Who is Team Fishel?

Since 1936, we’ve been the Best Choice in utility engineering and construction. Safety is our top priority and is key in everything we do. We’re industry professionals driven by high performance for our customers and each other. Interested in joining our Team?

Description

Team Fishel, the Best Choice Employer in the utility construction business, are looking to hire a Foreman for our Joint Trench group in our Louisville, KY location. A Class-A CDL is strongly preferred. The Foreman will be responsible for assisting the Supervisor by leading field crews to meet project goals in a safe manner. The Joint Trench team services multiple utility construction projects, including:

• Ditch digging (2 feet wide and 4 feet deep) in newly established developments
• Installing conduit system for electric, telecom, CATV customers
• Sand padding 12 inches of sand and laying gas pipe
• Fuse on gas services (2" - 4")
• Setting pedestals and plastic boxes over pipe ends stubbed at property lines
• Rough backfilling ditch lines

The ideal candidate must be able to read prints, plan crew schedules, assist with estimating, coordinate scheduling, permitting, documentation and communicate with customers.

Responsibilities:

• Leads on various size projects
• Ensures accuracy of timesheets and expense reports
• Develops work-around procedures for maintaining crew productivity during delays caused by other trades, customer, lack of materials, absenteeism, etc.
• Monitors Quality Assurance and ensures installations meet customer specification and industry standards
• Ensures safety practices are observed by all crews during their work
• Reports, coordinates and supervises all aspects of a project
• May work independently performing site surveys for estimates, proposal preparation, or quality assurance

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Valid CDL Class A License highly preferred
• Must have previous experience working from blueprints and specifications
• Experience (3+ years) in conduit placement, fiber placement, manhole placement, hand hole placement, cable and fiber pulling, and inside conduit work
• Must have experience running a crew of 4 to 5
• Equipment operating experience (backhoe, mini excavator, trencher, plow, etc.)
• Limited travel required

Bilingual English/Spanish experience is a plus

Team Fishel will provide on-the-job training in all areas of safety, including flagging certification, tool operation and maintenance.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Wellness Program
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Program
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Leave Benefits
• Teammate Assistance Program
• Learn more (Español)

Team Fishel offers excellent industry training and a career development path for our Teammates. Competitive pay and benefits, including health insurance, 401k, and a company profit sharing plan!

Join Team Fishel, your future and your team.

EOE/DFWP

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