Underground Utilities Foreman – Lead Crew (Sign-On Bonus)

E-Z Bel Construction, LLC; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $5,000

Quarterly bonus

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

E-Z Bel Construction, LLC in Austin, TX seeks an Underground Foreman to lead field crews in installing underground electrical infrastructure for traffic signal systems. You will enforce safety, manage layouts, coordinate with inspectors, and mentor crew members.

The role requires 5+ years of underground utility experience, strong plans reading skills, and OSHA/TXM guidance familiarity. A $5,000 sign-on bonus applies to eligible candidates with a valid license.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of underground utility experience with supervisory or lead responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of underground electrical installation, concrete, trench safety, and traffic control standards.
• Ability to read and interpret civil and electrical plans and project specifications.
• Familiarity with TxDOT, OSHA, and MUTCD requirements.
• Proficiency with digital timekeeping and production tracking systems (e.g., HCSS).
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred; valid driver’s license; ability to operate company vehicles.
• OSHA 10 is required; OSHA 30, Competent Person for Excavation, and Confined Space certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret plans; verify layouts, grades, and installation accuracy.
• Set up survey equipment and confirm control points for layout accuracy.
• Oversee trenching, conduit, ground box placement per specs.
• Oversee concrete crew and ensure quality work.
• Operate or supervise saws, tampers, and excavation equipment; ensure safety.
• Lead safety briefings and enforce PPE, OSHA, and trench safety.
• Coordinate with inspectors, engineers, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Manage material staging, deliveries, and tool/equipment use.
• Track time and production using HCSS and iPad tools.
• Mentor Laborers, Operators, Leadmen in skills and safety.

Skills

Underground utility experience

Supervisory/lead experience

Reading and interpreting plans

Plan and layout verification

Digital timekeeping / production-trk (

Leadership / communication

Bilingual English/Spanish (preferred)

Valid driver’s license

TxDOT/OSHA/MUTCD familiarity

HCSS / timekeeping proficiency

Education

OSHA 10 (required)

OSHA 30 (preferred)

Competent Person for Excavation (preferred)

Confined Space certifications (preferred)

Tools

HCSS

Microsoft Office

Job description

E-Z Bel Construction, LLC in Austin, TX seeks an Underground Foreman to lead field crews in installing underground electrical infrastructure for traffic signal systems. You will enforce safety, manage layouts, coordinate with inspectors, and mentor crew members.

The role requires 5+ years of underground utility experience, strong plans reading skills, and OSHA/TXM guidance familiarity. A $5,000 sign-on bonus applies to eligible candidates with a valid license.