Underground Foreman - Long Haul Travel

At MasTec Communications Group we build for the future. Yours and ours. As an Underground Foreman, you will develop new skills, work in a safety-minded environment, and join us in expanding technology for a better community. Join the MasTec family and help us provide the highest level of quality service to our customers and communities while maintaining our commitment to safety!

As an Underground Foreman, you will lead and work alongside underground construction crews in the field on large-scale, long-haul telecom projects nationwide. You’ll oversee daily operations, productivity, quality, and safety while ensuring work is completed efficiently and to customer specifications. In addition, you will: Lead, mentor, and work alongside underground construction crews in the field. Prioritize safety by conducting daily safety meetings and enforcing company and industry standards. Oversee mainline and FTTH construction projects, including fiber counts from 4–864. Operate and oversee backhoes, dozers, cable plows, trenchers, air compressors, reel trailers, and other construction equipment. Troubleshoot field issues and coordinate solutions with leadership and customers. Complete daily paperwork, timesheets, job instructions, and project documentation. Coordinate site activities and maintain customer relationships. Ensure vehicles, equipment, and tools are maintained and operational. Travel nationwide and work on projects for approximately 4–5 weeks at a time on a rotating schedule. Perform other duties as assigned.

About You: Safety-focused, quality-driven, hands-on leader who enjoys coaching and mentoring a crew. 4+ years of telecom construction experience, including 1+ year leading a crew, with well-rounded UGE/fiber experience across drop and mainline work; aerial experience is a plus. Skilled in construction, equipment operation, troubleshooting, and reading blueprints, RFDS, site plans, and SOWs. Experience operating mini excavators, drop plows, heavy equipment, and bucket trucks; directional drilling experience is a plus. OSHA 10 required; OSHA 20/30 and excavator training preferred. Able to lift 50 lbs., work up to 12-hour shifts, and work outdoors in varying conditions. Willing and able to travel nationwide on a rotating schedule. Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain a DOT medical card for driving purposes; CDL preferred. Travel Details: · Per Diem 7 days a week – rain or shine, while on project. · Schedule is roughly 4-5 weeks on, 5 days off, on a rotating schedule. · 50-60 hours per week, overtime applies after 40 hours per week. Work is weather dependent. MOS Codes 12H, 3E251, 3E271, 4305 relate well to this position. Compensation of $34-$40 per hour, based on licenses and the experience. Hard work pays off. See what you will get for your effort: Financial Security 401(k) with company match Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) Life insurance Short-term and Long-term disability Red Wing Boot Voucher Health and Wellness Medical, dental and vision insurance Dependent care and medical flexible spending accounts Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Work/Life Balance Paid time off Paid holidays Family and medical leave Paid sick time Employee Referral Program Refer someone who delivers excellence just like you and receive a $1,000 incentive for a referral that becomes a permanent hire! We meet your commitment with competitive pay and benefits. If this sounds like you, let’s talk. Build your career with MasTec! MasTec, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also