Underground Foreman 1

ALBD Electric & Cable; La Habra (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ALBD Electric & Cable in California seeks an Underground Foreman I to lead a small underground crew on trenching, conduit, vault and related utility work. You will plan daily tasks, assign duties, ensure safety, monitor quality and communicate field conditions to project leadership.

The role requires 3+ years in underground utility work with crew leadership, strong communication, and knowledge of plans and installation standards. OSHA 30 and a valid driver’s license are preferred.

Qualifications

• 3+ years underground utility field experience with crew leadership preferred.
• Strong plans, grade, layout, safety and installation knowledge.
• Ability to plan daily work and direct a small crew.
• Strong communication, organization, problemsolving and accountability.
• OSHA 30 preferred.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a small underground crew performing trenching, conduit, vault, structure, service and related utility work.
• Plan daily activities, assign tasks and confirm manpower, materials, tools and equipment are ready.
• Read and interpret utility plans, drawings, details and specifications to guide field operations.
• Conduct required safety meetings/JHAs and enforce excavation, trenching, PPE and company procedures.
• Monitor work quality, grade, alignment and installation requirements and correct deficiencies promptly.
• Track daily labor, installed quantities, equipment use and progress against expectations.
• Coordinate routine field needs with Superintendent, Project Manager, inspectors and other trades.
• Coach crew members, reinforce standards and identify employees ready for greater responsibility.

Skills

Underground crew leadership

Plans & layout

Safety procedures

Communication

Problem solving

Education

OSHA 30 certification

Valid driver's license

Job description

Since 2006, ALBD Electric & Cable has provided the highest-quality commercial and residential electrical installation, service and maintenance. We take pride in our 100% self-performance capabilities consisting of underground, ground-up, design-build, construction, tenant-improvements, and much more. ALBD’s multi-faceted specialties and reputation have awarded our teams exciting projects with leaders in a wide array of industries.

We are not your average electrical contracting company. We are more than that. There is a cultivated family environment here at ALBD created by our ownership then nurtured by our leadership team. Many of our employees have been with us since inception and all of our employees are inspired by the opportunity for further development, training, and advancement.

Job Summary

The Underground Foreman I leads a small underground crew performing dry and/or wet utility installations. This role plans daily work, assigns tasks, coordinates manpower and equipment, ensures safe execution, monitors quality and production, and communicates field conditions to project leadership. The Foreman I is the first formal crew-leadership level and is accountable for achieving daily results through others.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Crew Leadership: Lead and supervise a small underground crew performing trenching, conduit, vault, structure, service and related utility work.
• Daily Work Planning: Plan daily activities, assign tasks and confirm manpower, materials, tools and equipment are ready.
• Blueprint Interpretation: Read and interpret utility plans, drawings, details and specifications to guide field operations.
• Safety Compliance: Conduct required safety meetings/JHAs and enforce excavation, trenching, PPE and company procedures.
• Quality Control: Monitor work quality, grade, alignment and installation requirements and correct deficiencies promptly.
• Production Tracking: Track daily labor, installed quantities, equipment use and progress against expectations.
• Coordination: Coordinate routine field needs with Superintendent, Project Manager, inspectors and other trades.
• Employee Development: Coach crew members, reinforce standards and identify employees ready for greater responsibility.

EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• 3+ years of underground utility field experience with demonstrated crew leadership preferred.
• Strong plans, grade, layout, safety and installation knowledge.
• Ability to plan daily work and direct a small crew.
• Strong communication, organization, problemsolving and accountability.
• OSHA 30 preferred.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.