Underground Foreman - Communications - Lufkin, TX

Job Overview:

 Duties and Responsibilities :

• Inspects work areas to determine type of work required and materials and equipment to be used.
• Directs workers in projects such as construction of ditches and roadways and grading drainage areas.
• Operates equipment such as bulldozers and graders and trains workers in equipment operation.
• Interprets company policies to workers and enforces safety regulations.
• Understands and is able to perform project per scope of work.
• Interprets job orders to workers, and assigns duties.
• Understands and follows MUTCD traffic control.
• Visible inspection of crew truck/vehicle.
• Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
• Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of work crew.
• Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists workers in solving work problems.
• Initiates or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals.
• Maintains time and production records.
• Performs activities of workers supervised.
• Assists skilled laborers & laborers when needed.
• Fueling & maintain equipment.
• Able to perform non-mechanical tasks with minimum supervision.
• Prepares trucks, materials for job.
• Keep trucks & equipment clean.
• Does daily visual inspections & weekly written inspections when driving vehicles.
• Loads and unloads truck.
• Inspects truck equipment and supplies such as tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil and water and makes repairs as needed.
• Performs emergency roadside repairs such as changing tires, installing light bulbs and tire chains.
• Positions blocks and ties rope around items to secure cargo during transit.
• Makes sure all necessary documents are current in truck i.e. registration, inspection and insurance cards.
• Follow directions from supervisors.
• Hand digging and related jobs that require physical labor.
• Ability to perform non-mechanical tasks with minimum supervision.
• Responsible to assist w/emergencies.                              

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Education and/or Experience:  High School Diploma or Equivalent or  3-5 years minimum experience.

Company Overview:

Future, a Primoris Company, is a leader in telecommunications construction, delivering innovative solutions, superior service, and high-quality craftsmanship to meet the needs of our customers.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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