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Form of workUnderground Utilities Foreman $22 - $30 / hour (D.O.E)
Looking for an opportunity to make a difference? Do you enjoy working independently and outdoors? If so, it may be time to start a new career with VCI Construction! We are looking for an experienced Underground Utilities Foreman to join our team and help connect America. The Underground Utilities Foreman will complete general labor duties related to telecommunications construction as directed by the supervisor. Duties may include the supervision of laborers on your team, all phases of underground construction including but are not limited to: loading, driving, delivery, digging, removal and placement of various types, sizes and weight of construction materials and equipment.
- VCI is now hiring immediately!
- 100% paid training
- Company phone, equipment
- Company vehicle and fuel card if required
- Advanced opportunities and career growth
- Military veterans are encouraged to apply
What you’ll do at VCI Construction... (essential functions)
- Supervise the lay out, assembly, and installation of duct and vault systems in Southern California for both private and public customers (prevailing wage and standard wage)
- Manage daily activities of multiple crews.
- Utilize heavy equipment and trucking to excavate, install, and complete projects
- Operate backhoes, loaders, excavators, asphalt rollers, and other heavy equipment with both CAT and DEERE controls
- Continually inspect the work site for potential hazards or safety concerns.
- Responsible for safe work environments and comply with state, federal, OSHA and VCI safety standards
- Review and approve employee time sheets.
- Travel to and from job sites in California
- Take-Off of materials, aggregates, and project requirements.
- Coordinate with Equipment Manager and Purchasing Manager
- Schedule and coordinate subcontractors
- Communicates both orally and written, with local officials, company management/ staff, customers, and others
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Who VCI Construction is looking for… (required skills for success)
- You are at least 18 years old
- Must have a valid CA Drivers License
- You are at least 18 years old
- Must have 3-5 years of experience in underground dry utilities
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check
- Must be able to read and understand blueprints and project specifications to assist the planning for construction sequencing.
- Must be able and willing to work outdoors and in inclement weather conditions
- Must be able to lift and carry materials of all shapes and sizes, weighing 50 to 100 pounds
- Must be able to maintain visual and audible contact with other crewman and all moving or stationary persons/vehicles/objects to ensure safe coordination of movement
- Must be able to operate or work around heavy equipment and machinery
- Must be able to stand or walk for long periods of time
- Must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl while performing work
- Must be able to ascend and descend ladders
- Must be able to sit for hours on equipment
- Must be able to work while wearing safety boots, safety glasses, hard hat, and any applicable safety gear
Benefits and Company Summary
What VCI Construction offers you… (company benefits)
- Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Plans
- Flexible Spending Account/Health Savings Account
- Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Supplemental Life and AD&D
- 401(k) Retirement Savings w/ 50% Company Match
- Stock Purchase Plan
- Company Discounts
- Legal Insurance
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
VCI Construction is...
Our team combines decades of experience and continuous learning to achieve the best-in-class execution of telecom and utility construction. The team at VCI Construction, maintains the highest standards of quality, safety, and knowledgeability, continually building upon our skills to expertly deliver the comprehensive services our customers and industry partners require
We are a company united in our vision of connecting America. Our culture is grounded in and shaped by our values. These values act as our behavioral compass and guide how we interact with each other, our customers, and the communities in which we operate. Across our teams, we strive to treat each other with respect, value different perspectives and experiences, keep our and others’ safety top of mind, and uphold the highest ethical standards.
Our company supplies the single most critical resource telecom service providers need: skilled people. We provide opportunities for our people to learn and develop the skills and knowledge to be successful in their current role as well as to prepare them for future growth within the company. Join us!
EEO
Our Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind including, based on disability and protected veteran status. The Company's policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company's policy to comply with all applicable state and federal laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Please visit the following URL to view the EEO is the Law poster and the Supplement. (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm)
The Company also does not consider criminal convictions to be an absolute bar to employment and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories.
