Underground Power and Communications Foreman - Michels Underground Cable, Inc.

Michels Corporation; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits program

Investment in training ($5,000 per employee annually)

Family-owned culture

Job summary

Michels Corporation is hiring an Equipment Operator in Milwaukee, WI to support underground construction projects that improve energy and communication infrastructure. This role involves operating heavy machinery like mini-excavators and backhoes, contributing to critical utility works.

The ideal candidate should have experience with operating heavy equipment, a valid driver's license, and the willingness to work under a union contract. Join a family-owned company dedicated to quality and employee training.

Qualifications

• 6 months to 1 year of operator experience with heavy machinery.
• Willingness to work under a union collective bargaining agreement.
• A valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Commercial Driver's License with tanker endorsement preferred.
• Travel required.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment on telecommunications buried power construction projects.
• Maneuver and navigate heavy equipment to move materials.
• Perform work that contributes to reliable energy and communication networks.

Skills

Equipment operation

Heavy equipment handling

Team collaboration

Tools

Mini-excavators

Backhoes

Front-end loaders

Dozers

Job description

Overview

Installing underground cables for power transmission, power distribution, renewable energy and communication networks is a necessary step in hardening the electrical grid, delivering reliable communication networks, and integrating renewable energy into our existing systems. Michels Underground Cable, Inc. is one of the most trusted underground line and duct bank contractors in the United States. We do it all – from directly burying or installing protective casing for solid and stranded conductors and copper, fiber optic and coaxial cable. Our work improves lives. Find out how a career at Michels Underground Cable, Inc. can change yours.

An Equipment Operator performs any combination of the following duties on telecommunications de‑energized buried power construction projects; maneuvering, navigating, and operating equipment. Operators use heavy equipment such as mini‑excavators, backhoes, front‑end loaders, and dozers to move materials and equipment throughout the job site.

Benefits and Company Culture

• Customers trust us to build cables that will be out of sight, but in high demand
• Our steady, strategic growth revolves around a commitment to quality
• We are family owned and operated
• We invest an average of $5,000 per employee on training each year
• We perform challenging, meaningful work that improves the world
• We believe everyone is responsible for promoting safety, regardless of job title
• We are a part of the Michels family of companies – one of North America’s largest, most diversified energy and infrastructure contractors
• We offer a comprehensive benefits program, including Health, Dental, Life, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance, 401(k) plan, Legal Plan, and Identity Theft and Monitoring Plan. Depending on your position and location you may participate in a different benefit plan.

Why you?

• You like to surround yourself with dedicated, value‑driven people
• You relish new challenges and evolving technology
• You cringe when you hear: “Because that’s the way we’ve always done it.”
• You like to know your efforts are noticed and appreciated
• You want to make your own decisions, but know support is always available
• You want to work to make a difference in people’s lives

Qualifications

• 6 months to 1 year of operator experience with mini‑excavators, backhoes, front‑end loaders, or dozers.
• Willingness to work under a union collective bargaining agreement
• A valid driver license for the type(s) of vehicles you may be driving and an acceptable driving record
• A Commercial Driver’s License with tanker endorsement or the ability to obtain one
• Travel required

AA/EOE/M/W/Vet/Disability