Underground Duct Bank Foreman: Lead Crew & Safety

Davis H. Elliot Company, Inc.; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401K with company match

Lineman Apprenticeship program

Disability Insurance

Paid Vacation

Uniforms and PPE provided

Job summary

Davis H. Elliot Company, Inc. seeks an experienced Underground Foreman to lead field crews in underground duct bank construction.

You will supervise operations, plan activities, and ensure adherence to drawings, specs, and schedules while maintaining safety and quality standards. Responsibilities include coordinating with the project superintendent and trades, overseeing conduit installations, and completing daily reports.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of underground construction experience.
• Minimum 2 years in a supervisory or foreman role.
• Strong knowledge of underground electrical systems and duct bank installation methods.
• Experience reading blueprints and construction drawings.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead underground crews in daily operations.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate duct bank activities.
• Interpret drawings, specifications, and project plans.
• Oversee installation of conduit systems, pull boxes, and manholes.
• Ensure proper conduit spacing, elevations, bends, and terminations.
• Coordinate excavation, backfill, and compaction activities.
• Coordinate with project superintendent and other trades.
• Conduct daily safety meetings and enforce safe work practices.
• Maintain quality control to meet project specifications.

Skills

Underground electrical systems

Duct bank installation methods

Excavation and trench safety

Concrete placement/encasement

Blueprint reading

Leadership

Communication

Safety compliance

Job description

Davis H. Elliot Company, Inc. seeks an experienced Underground Foreman to lead field crews in underground duct bank construction.

You will supervise operations, plan activities, and ensure adherence to drawings, specs, and schedules while maintaining safety and quality standards. Responsibilities include coordinating with the project superintendent and trades, overseeing conduit installations, and completing daily reports.