Team Lead - Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) - Utility

Southwire Company, LLC; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated leader to manage utility construction projects. This role involves directing a team on-site, ensuring safety, quality, and productivity while working in diverse weather conditions. With a focus on maximizing profit margins and fostering teamwork, this position offers the chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment. If you thrive in physically demanding roles and enjoy leading teams, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a company that values innovation and community well-being, and take your career to the next level.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Employee Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Unlimited Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in utility construction required.
• Must have strong mechanical skills and ability to lead a crew.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage various size projects ensuring safety and quality.
• Communicate with customers and establish daily crew goals.

Skills

Utility Construction Experience

Strong Mechanical Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Ability to Work Outdoors

Ability to Perform Safe Work Practices

Education

Valid Driver's License

Class A CDL (desired)

Job description

A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America's largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools andjobsite power and lighting solutions. The company also offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency as well as field services including cable testing, rejuvenation and replacement to support our customers as a value-add partner.We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuitionreimbursement andunlimited growth opportunities. Ourmore thanseven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developinginnovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardshipand enhancing the well-being ofthe communitiesin which we work and live.How will you power what'spossible?

Job Description

Position Summary

Safely and effectively lead and provide direction to a crew or team on a single job site to maximize profit margins and quality craftwork.

Responsibilities

• Lead on various size projects
• Reports, coordinates and supervises all aspects of a project
• Manage the job site situations, maintain a safe working environment and be accountable for quality and productivity.
• Review plans and permits
• Establish daily crew goals
• Communicate with customer
• Monitor progress
• Evaluate Teammates' performance and provide coaching
• Perform Laborer and Equipment Operator requirements and responsibilities as needed
• Perform other duties as required and / or assigned

Requirements

• Valid driver's license
• 2+ years related experience in utility construction
• Able to perform safe work practices daily
• Ability to communicate with Teammates and Customers
• Class A CDL is desired
• Must have experience running a crew
• Able to perform physically demanding tasks
• Strong mechanical skills
• Able to work some nights and weekends
• Ability to work outdoors
• Ability to read and write English
• Pass a drug screen and background check
• Able to stand, kneel and work in confined spaces for an extended period of time

Working Conditions

This job operates in a field environment. This role routinely requires extended periods of bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting, lifting in awkward positions, standing, and twisting. Also, this role works in inclement weather conditions, such as extreme heat, extreme cold, rain, ice, snow, and wind.

Southwire is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.