Small Job Foreman (Indiana)

Henkels & McCoy

North Norfolk District

10 months ago

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Overview

Henkels & McCoy(H&M) is an industry-leading utility construction firm providing critical infrastructure design, construction, and maintenance services for the power, oil & gas pipeline, gas distribution, and communication markets throughout North America. Founded in 1923, H&M adapts nearly a century of experience to the dynamic infrastructure needs of today. H&M has been recognized with an E.I. DuPont Safety Excellence Award and is a founding member of the ET&D Partnership, a collaborative industry partnership working to reduce fatalities, injuries, and illnesses in the electric line construction industry. H&M is a subsidiary of MasTec, a certified Minority-Controlled Company by the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC).

Henkels & McCoy is currently seekingSmall Crew Foreman for ourTelecom program in Indiana.

Current work locations are: Elkhart, Valparaiso, Lafayette, Kokomo, Marion.

Responsibilities

Performs all duties according to prescribed safety procedures and uses appropriate safety equipment.
Installs and/or relocates aerial and underground cable including fiber optic, transportation, distribution, and drop cable. Ensures that it meets industry standards, is technically reliable, and is performed in a timely and cost-efficient manner.
Leads telecom line crews during all phases of construction activity.
Records crew productions and time on company-provided iPad.

Qualifications

Must be able to climb pole to cable height using pole climber gaffs, knowledge of setting poles using digger truck and use of cable placer truck placing strand, copper, and fiber cable. A current valid driver’s license, preferably a CDL with a clean driving record, is required.
3 to 5 years of experience as a small crew foreman and knowledge to detect power space violations and safety issues.
Must be able to lift, reach, dig, and carry heavy objects; with frequent lifting up to 50 pounds and infrequent lifting of up to 100 pounds.
This position requires significant time doing manual labor functions, walking on uneven ground, working in tight spaces, and in general, being overall physically demanding. Must be able to perform heavy physical work and perform duties in a safe and efficient manner.
Work 4 to 5 days per week with overtime as needed in an all-weather environment and be willing to travel as required.
Possess a CDL A driver’s license.
All applicants must pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test; random testing will be completed after the date of hire.
Must pass a customer-driven background check.
All applicants must follow safety guidelines and wear personal protective equipment at all times.
All applicants must speak the English language fluently and clearly.

Henkels & McCoy, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.

Henkels & McCoy is a Union Contractor.

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