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Overview
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.
Job Summary
The Non-Energized Pole Removal Foreman is responsible for leading and supervising field crews performing the safe removal of abandoned or retired utility poles and associated hardware on non-energized distribution systems. The Foreman ensures all work is completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with company policies, customer specifications, OSHA regulations, and applicable utility standards. This position is responsible for planning daily work activities, coordinating equipment and personnel, maintaining productivity, and promoting a strong safety culture throughout the project.
Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise daily crew activities related exclusively to the removal of non-energized utility poles and associated hardware.
• Plan and coordinate daily work assignments to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
• Verify all utility locates, work permits, traffic control, and environmental requirements are in place before work begins.
• Conduct daily Job Safety Briefings (JSAs), toolbox talks, and weekly safety inspections.
• Ensure all crew members understand the scope of work, potential hazards, and required safe work practices.
• Coordinate the safe operation of digger derricks, excavators, cranes, winches, bucket trucks, and other equipment used during pole removal operations.
• Inspect each work site for hazards and implement corrective actions to maintain a safe work environment.
• Monitor work quality to ensure all poles, anchors, hardware, and associated materials are removed in accordance with customer specifications and project requirements.
• Ensure removed poles and materials are properly handled, loaded, transported, and disposed of or staged in accordance with environmental and customer requirements.
• Complete daily production reports, equipment inspections, time records, and project documentation accurately and on time.
• Maintain effective communication with project management, utility representatives, inspectors, subcontractors, and property owners as needed.
• Inspect tools, equipment, and vehicles daily to ensure they remain in safe operating condition.
• Train and mentor crew members on proper pole removal procedures, equipment operation, and company safety policies.
• Assist with field operations when necessary while maintaining responsibility for crew supervision and overall jobsite safety.
• Promote and enforce a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and professionalism always.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of four (4) years of utility construction experience.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience leading field crews or serving in a supervisory role.
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations, utility construction safety practices, and right-of-way work.
• Ability to read construction prints, work orders, staking sheets, and utility maps.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 or more years of utility line construction experience.
• OSHA 10 Certification.
• Experience with utility pole removal projects.

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).
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and EEOC regulations. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.