Foreman - Michels Utility Service, Inc.

Michels Corporation; Centerville (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

401(k) plan

Job summary

Michels Utility Services, Inc. seeks a Foreman to lead field activities in collaboration with project management, subcontractors, and vendors. You will update schedules and plan work, ensuring labor, equipment, and material are allocated to meet the project plan.

Key attributes include strong communication, adherence to company policies, and a proactive role modeling safety and quality. Travel and union-bargained work exposure are expected.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal communication skills and the ability to follow policies.
• Willingness to travel and operate under a union collective bargaining agreement.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project management, personnel, subcontractors, and vendors to update schedules and plan work activities.
• Coordinate and schedule assignments of labor, equipment, and material to perform the work as planned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Willingness to travel

Job description

Safely delivering natural gas to customers is challenging yet satisfying. It takes teamwork, dedication, and innovation – traits so engrained in Michels Utility Services, Inc. that they are key elements of our Core Values. As a leading natural gas utility contractor, Michels Utility Services, Inc. has a reputation for safety and quality while building and maintaining in-town distribution networks. Our work improves lives. Find out how a career at Michels Utility Services, Inc. can change yours.

As a Foreman, your key responsibilities will be to collaborate with project management, project personnel, subcontractors, and vendors to update schedule, and plan work activities as necessary. In addition, you will coordinate and schedule assignments of labor, equipment, and material to perform the work as planned. Critical for success are strong verbal communication skills, the ability to comprehend and follow company and customer policies, and to act as a positive role model.

Why Michels Utility Services, Inc.?

• We’ve been building natural gas systems for more than 60 years, so we know how to do it right.
• We respect our people, our people, our customers, and the communities in which we work
• Our steady, strategic growth revolves around a commitment to quality
• We are family owned and operated
• We invest an average of $5,000 per employee on training each year
• We believe everyone is responsible for promoting safety, regardless of job title
• We are a part of the Michels family of companies – one of North America’s largest, most diversified energy and infrastructure contractors
• We offer a comprehensive benefits program, including Health, Dental, Life, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance, 401(k) plan, Legal Plan, and Identity Theft and Monitoring Plan. Depending on your positions and location you may participate in a different benefit plan.

Why you?

• You want to do your best work with the best crews
• You relish new challenges and evolving technology
• You pride yourself in exceeding expectations
• You like to know your efforts are noticed and appreciated
• You believe that individual commitment to a group effort is key to success
• You want your work to make a difference in people’s lives

What it takes?

• 3-5 years of related experience and/or training
• A valid drivers license for the type(s) of vehicles you may be driving and an acceptable driving record
• Willingness to work under a union collective bargaining agreement
• Ability to travel

AA/EOE/M/W/Vet/Disability