Underground Lineman Foreman

150 Primoris T&D Services, LLC; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Medical/Dental/Vision and LTD/STD

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Primoris T&D is seeking an experienced Underground Foreman to lead an electrical distribution crew in the Raleigh/Fuquay-Varina area. You will direct trenching, conduit installation, cable pulling, and equipment setting while ensuring safety and adherence to customer specs.

You will read utility prints, coordinate labor and materials, and mentor apprentices. The role requires outdoor work, some overtime, and travel as needed, with a focus on quality and timely project completion.

Qualifications

• Experience in underground electric distribution construction.
• Foreman or crew-lead experience preferred.
• Ability to read utility prints and specifications.
• Must be able to work outdoors in varying weather and perform physically demanding work.
• Overtime, weekends, and travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise underground distribution crews.
• Plan and assign daily work based on requirements and crew capabilities.
• Oversee installation and maintenance of underground primary and secondary distribution systems.
• Direct trenching, conduit installation, cable pulling, equipment setting, and related underground construction activities.
• Read and interpret utility prints, construction drawings, maps, and work orders.
• Ensure all work adheres to Primoris safety policies, OSHA requirements, and customer specs.
• Conduct daily job briefings and communicate hazards and plans to crew members.
• Coordinate labor, equipment, materials, and jobsite needs to maintain productivity and schedules.
• Inspect completed work for quality and compliance with standards.
• Maintain accurate daily production, time, material, and job documentation.
• Communicate progress with supervisors, inspectors, customers, and field personnel.
• Train and mentor apprentices and crew members.
• Identify and address jobsite hazards or operational concerns.
• Ensure company vehicles and tools are properly used and maintained.
• Participate in emergency restoration and storm response as needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Underground distribution construction

Leadership

Read utility prints

Safety compliance

Effective communication

Valid driver’s license

Tools

Conduit installation equipment

Trenching equipment

Cable pulling equipment

Job description

Job Overview

Primoris T&D is seeking an experienced Underground Foreman to support electric distribution work in the Raleigh / Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina area.

This position is responsible for safely leading and directing an underground distribution crew while ensuring work is completed efficiently, accurately, and in accordance with company and customer standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise crews performing underground electric distribution construction.
• Plan and assign daily work activities based on job requirements and crew capabilities.
• Oversee installation and maintenance of underground primary and secondary distribution systems.
• Direct trenching, conduit installation, cable pulling, equipment setting, and related underground construction activities.
• Read and interpret utility prints, construction drawings, maps, and work orders.
• Ensure all work is performed in accordance with Primoris safety policies, OSHA requirements, and customer specifications.
• Conduct daily job briefings and communicate hazards, work plans, and safety expectations to crew members.
• Coordinate labor, equipment, materials, and jobsite needs to maintain productivity and project schedules.
• Inspect completed work for quality and compliance with applicable standards.
• Maintain accurate daily production, time, material, and job documentation.
• Communicate with supervisors, inspectors, customers, and other field personnel regarding job progress and field conditions.
• Train, mentor, and provide direction to apprentices, groundmen, operators, and other crew members.
• Identify and address jobsite hazards or operational concerns.
• Ensure company vehicles, tools, and equipment are used and maintained properly.
• Participate in emergency restoration and storm response as needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in underground electric distribution construction required.
• Previous foreman or crew-lead experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of underground distribution construction practices, equipment, and safety procedures.
• Ability to read and understand electric utility construction prints and specifications.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Valid driver's license required.
• CDL preferred.
• Must be able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and perform physically demanding work.
• Must be available for overtime, weekends, emergency response, and travel as required.

Preferred Experience

• Underground primary and secondary distribution
• Conduit and duct installation
• Cable pulling and termination support
• Pad-mounted transformers
• Switchgear Vaults and handholes
• Excavation and trenching operations
• Electric utility restoration and storm response

Company Overview

Power Your Potential. As a premier specialty contractor, we deliver critical infrastructure services to the utility and energy markets throughout the United States and Canada. We’re proud to provide unmatched value to our clients, a safe work environment to our employees, and innovation to our communities. When you’re part of our team, the opportunities are endless. From career advancement to worldclass benefits, we value, safeguard, invest in, and motivate our employees as we build the future, together.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation paid weekly.
• Best-in-class; Medical, Dental, Vision, and LTD/STD.
• 401(k) with company match, vested day-one.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan [ESPP].
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, and Community Service Paid Time Off.
• Pet Coverage "For our Furry Friends".
• Legal Assistance Coverage.
• Award winning safety programs.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Growth Opportunities.
• And more.

EEO Statement

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

Agency Statement

We are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative, contact the Primoris Talent Acquisition Manager directly for consideration. Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this source. In addition, Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of the Staffing or Operations team. Primoris has established an approved vendor program for this service and will only consider accepting submissions from those approved firms. For consideration in becoming an approved vendor, contact HR.

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