Foreman (Midwest Region)

PUSH, Inc.

Sauk Centre (MN)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Dis

401K with Company Match up to 3%

Competitive pay, weekly checks

Paid PTO and Holidays

Bonus Potential

Training & Advancement Opportunities

Apprenticeship Opportunities

In-house CDL Program

Unlimited Referral Bonus Program

And Much More!

Job summary

PUSH, Inc. is seeking a Foreman to lead the crew and operate equipment to install utilities and related units, ensuring safety, quality and on‑time project completion.

You will supervise staff, recruit and train workers, manage timecards and production reports, and coordinate with customers and subcontractors while traveling full time to project sites. This role requires strong communication, problem solving, and the ability to work outdoors in varied weather.

Qualifications

Two years of supervisory experience within a utility construction setting.
Field experience with digging operations and operating equipment such as backhoe/loader, excavator, cable plow.
Valid driver's license; Class A CDL preferred.
Ability to motivate and lead teams; strong safety and communication skills.

Responsibilities

Lead, direct, and mentor crews to meet safety, quality, and productivity targets.
Staff projects, recruit and retain talent, and promote career advancement.
Manage timecards, production reports, and daily scheduling with corrective actions.
Coordinate with customers and subcontractors; ensure on-time project completion.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Safety management

Team leadership

Communication skills

Mentoring

Multitasking

Education

Two years supervisory experience in utility construction

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

The Foreman is responsible for leading the crew and operating equipment necessary to install various utilities and associated units to complete projects. The Foreman will supervise and assist with all aspects of projects such as safety, managing team members, operation of equipment, completing associated field paperwork, training, and occasional labor duties.

PUSH Inc. is a privately owned premier communications and power utility contractor headquartered in Rice Lake, WI. who has been providing telecom infrastructure to connect people globally for 50 years through its dedicated team members who have integrity and continually strive for excellence.

Physical and Environmental Factors

Ability to work outdoors and to work in all types of outdoor weather.
Ability to walk, sit, stand, bend, twist, stoop, push, pull, carry, and lift as needed.
Ability to coordinate eyes, hands, feet, and limbs in performing skilled movement.
Ability to travel and be away from home for extended periods of time.
100% travel.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions):

Responsible for meeting or exceeding all safety, quality and productivity requirements for project(s) assigned.
Leads, directs, and mentors crews regarding all aspects of projects to ensure on time completion while meeting all financial and non-financial objectives.
Responsible for staffing projects, actively recruiting new talent, retention of existing employees and promote career advancement.
Manages employee relation issues and provides recognition, discipline, and performance evaluations.
Recommends additional subcontractors for approval.
Recommends and initiates training and cross training for all personnel in their area of responsibility to become experts in their field.
Responsible for daily scheduling and taking appropriate corrective action to meet or beat deadlines.
Monitors overall project performance to productivity, safety and quality standards and takes appropriate action to resolve issues.
Responsible daily for reviewing and approving employee timecards and completing the required production reports.
Responsible for daily preventative maintenance on construction equipment and reports issues to the Fleet Manager immediately.
Responsible for reporting weekly to the Fleet Manager information such as equipment hours, miles, etc.
Abide by all company and manufacturer provided safety operational procedures, industry safety standards, OSHA, and other applicable regulations.
Establishes a positive working relationship with crew, customers, and subcontractors.
Conducts daily crew tool talk meetings to identify safety, quality, and productivity opportunities for improvement.
Perform routine labor and operate equipment.
Hauls equipment too, from and around project site.
Represent Push, Inc. in a positive and professional manner at all times.
Identifies, recommends, and implements continuous improvement processes and procedures that will elevate the company as a whole.
Other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience:

Work Experience:Two (2) years’ supervisory experience within a utility construction setting. Demonstrated field experience with digging operations in city and rural areas around utilities and operating equipment such as backhoe/loader, excavator, cable plow and compact track loader, including various attachments.

Requirements: