Power Line Inspector Jobs in Colorado Springs, CO

Company Summary

MasTec Utility Services delivers critical infrastructure construction and engineering services for power delivery, gas, and water customers, specializing in overhead and underground electric distribution for power delivery systems, gas distribution construction for gas systems, and turnkey solutions for a variety of water, sewer, and civil infrastructure projects. Backed by the strength of decades of experience, unrivaled industry skills, and a deep commitment to core values, MUS delivers safe, innovative, and environmentally responsible services that provide extraordinary value to clients.

MasTec Utility Services is a purpose-driven company. Our core values guide our strategy, performance, and culture. We believe in maintaining an environment where team members can make an impact, grow, and thrive. A place where they find meaning and purpose in doing the important work of ensuring communities have the vital energy, light, and communications to prosper. Our culture is inclusive and welcoming. Our teams are empowered with abundant training, tools, and opportunities to follow their curiosity and ambitions. Everyone has an equal chance to advance. Everyone is supported, respected, and challenged to be their best. We’re always looking for talented and dedicated people to join us and love where they work.

MasTec Utility Services is a proud subsidiary of MasTec (NYSE: MTZ), a Fortune 500 Company ranked by Energy News-Record as one of the leading contractors in the country. MUS is part of the MasTec Power Delivery segment. We are certified as a minority-controlled company by the National Minority Suppliers Development Council (NMSDC). Our rich diversity of people and ideas makes us a stronger, more innovative organization.

Pay Rate: $34.00 - $40.00 per hour

*** There is no per diem or housing provided in this role. 

Job Summary

The Gas Foreman leads the crew to complete daily tasks related to the installation and repair of natural gas pipelines and/or joint trench utilities for power and telephone in a safe and correct manner. The position oversees ensuring crew safety and productivity, installing and pressure testing both mainline and service line gas pipe, as well as completing routine safety inspections and documentation. This position oversees the Line team and works with customers, senior management, and personnel from other departments.

• Oversee and coordinate crew work to install natural gas pipelines via open-cut or directional drill methods.
• Obtain all necessary licenses, permits, and materials for each job.
• Oversee, accomplish, and ensure all work quality related to each project and assume full responsibility for its standard and timeliness.
• Coordinate and delegate daily tasks to crew members related to digging and placing product.
• Gain entry to site buildings for work crew and call-in utilities located at each project site.
• Facilitate daily toolbox talks and weekly safety inspections to ensure the crews work safely.
• Complete all paperwork in a timely manner.
• Train new hires and trainees to learn the trade.
• Track employee hours and submit for payroll on a timely basis.
• Call in utilities located at each project site.
• Inspect existing utilities are properly identified and exposed, to ensure piping is correctly installed and fused, job meets customer specifications, and it meets company quality standards.
• Drive, haul, and/or operate equipment to/from job sites to assist crews in completion of work.
• Keep the job(s) moving on time, clean up, and perform job restoration at the end of job.
• Communicate with customers and inspectors.
• Perform other duties as required and/or assigned.

Minimum

• A High School Degree, or equivalent
• A minimum of 3 years of experience with gas pipeline construction or maintenance, with 2 years of supervisory experience
• Be proficiency in fusing, tapping, pressure testing, and purging
• Must have a CDL Class A license, or obtain one within 30 days of hire date
• OSHA 10 Certification
• Must have knowledge of gas, and how to safely work with it
• Knowledge of customer’s specifications, being able to read and interpret prints
• Be proficiency in all phases of the line in construction
• Must follow proper safety standards, procedures, and work practices according to MasTec and/or project customer, whichever standard is higher at all times
• Ability to talk with customers’ inspectors and have a sense of customer service
• Must have experience in operating heavy equipment and general construction
• Ability to visually inspect fusion or welded joints, spot utilities, and locate marks on the ground by color
• Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more or 20 inches or less, with the ability to judge distance and space relationships
• Precise hand-eye coordination
• Ability to identify and distinguish colors
• Ability to work outdoors, even in extreme weather conditions.

Preferred

Previous experience with Atmos Gas is preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment  

This job operates in a field environment. This role routinely requires extended periods of bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting, lifting in awkward positions, standing, and twisting. Also, working in inclement weather conditions, such as extreme heat, extreme cold, rain, ice, snow, and wind.  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This position is physically active, with lifting required. Must be able to bend and lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more or 20 inches or less, with the ability to judge distance and space relationships. Precise hand-eye coordination. Ability to identify and distinguish colors. 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. The Company reserves the right to revise or change the job duties as the need arises. Management reserves the right to change the description, duties, or work schedules to accommodate individuals with disabilities.  

Benefits available include Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance, a 401k plan and Employee Stock Purchase plan. MasTec is a publicly traded company MTZ (NYSE).

Minimum

• A High School Degree, or equivalent
• A minimum of 3 years of experience with gas pipeline construction or maintenance, with 2 years of supervisory experience
• Be proficiency in fusing, tapping, pressure testing, and purging
• Must have a CDL Class A license, or obtain one within 30 days of hire date
• OSHA 10 Certification
• Must have knowledge of gas, and how to safely work with it
• Knowledge of customer’s specifications, being able to read and interpret prints
• Be proficiency in all phases of the line in construction
• Must follow proper safety standards, procedures, and work practices according to MasTec and/or project customer, whichever standard is higher at all times
• Ability to talk with customers’ inspectors and have a sense of customer service
• Must have experience in operating heavy equipment and general construction
• Ability to visually inspect fusion or welded joints, spot utilities, and locate marks on the ground by color
• Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more or 20 inches or less, with the ability to judge distance and space relationships
• Precise hand-eye coordination
• Ability to identify and distinguish colors
• Ability to work outdoors, even in extreme weather conditions.

Preferred

Previous experience with Atmos Gas is preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment  

This job operates in a field environment. This role routinely requires extended periods of bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting, lifting in awkward positions, standing, and twisting. Also, working in inclement weather conditions, such as extreme heat, extreme cold, rain, ice, snow, and wind.  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This position is physically active, with lifting required. Must be able to bend and lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more or 20 inches or less, with the ability to judge distance and space relationships. Precise hand-eye coordination. Ability to identify and distinguish colors. 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. The Company reserves the right to revise or change the job duties as the need arises. Management reserves the right to change the description, duties, or work schedules to accommodate individuals with disabilities.  

Benefits available include Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance, a 401k plan and Employee Stock Purchase plan. MasTec is a publicly traded company MTZ (NYSE).