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Pauley Construction, as a Foreman on our Telecom Underground team, you’ll lead crews in the installation and maintenance of underground telecommunication systems. You’ll ensure everyone is following safety protocols and project timelines. This position includes work direction, coordination and oversight of a specific crew(s) ranging from 2-8 employees or subcontractors. This position is responsible for overall safety, materials, reporting, customers, leadership, employee communication, and productivity measures. This position will specifically manage a crew that can oversee a specific set of operations which can include, but not limited to: Trench & Plow, Aerial, Drilling/Bore, Asphalt or Conduit. This can include machine operation as well. This position must be able to interface with customer and city inspectors on a frequent basis, coordinate pre-construction meetings, keep detailed safety and production records, do as-builds as required and be a leader for all the crews. The ideal candidate will also need to be a skilled excavation operator. This position will also assist with getting permits, ensuring crew and site safety and calling locates.

This position must possess excellent customer service skills, be willing to face issues in a positive manner and resolve day to day conflicts as they arise. Professional reporting, time sheets, job cost, material slips, purchase orders and equipment maintenance experience are required for this position. This individual must assume personal responsibility for the overall safety, job sites, customer, OSHA, DOT, and company policy and procedures.

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Weekly Paychecks
Paid Time Off, Parental Leave, and Holidays
Insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance)
401(k) w/ Company Match
Stock Purchase Plan
Education Reimbursement
Legal Insurance
Discounts on gym memberships, pet insurance, and much more!

What you’ll do

Lead crews to meet project timelines
Shoveling, digging, handling and operating construction equipment.
Excavation operations including operating equipment and transportation of equipment if needed
General oversight over work direction within a crew or a group of sub-contractors.
Assisting in securing site; employees and safety
General maintenance
General utility installation/repair
Assists with as-builds and ensures attention to detail and high quality work
May assist supervisor in administrative tasks relating to hiring and interviewing employees.
Help with training of crew members
Read and understand blueprints
Help ensure everyone is following company safety policies, OSHA, and DOT regulations
Assist Supervisor with day to day activities
Speak with property owners about work to be performed and resolve any issues
Safely use heavy equipment and machinery
Perform work in all weather conditions
Other duties as assigned

What you’ll need

Education/Experience Requirements:

6-12 months of work-related experience pertaining to utility construction, telecommunications or laborer related work
Proven leadership experience to direct workflow and produce high quality results
Any combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates ability to perform the designated job duties and responsibilities of the position.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to make common sense understanding to carry out instructions that are provided in written, oral or drawing. Ability to deal with and understand problems involving different variables in many varied situations involving employees, customers and vendors.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to calculate figures and amounts (measurements in terms of distance, proportions, percentages and area. Ability to apply concepts of basic mathematics.

Language Skills:

Ability to read, understand and interpret documents such as safety rules and requirements, machine manuals of operation and process procedures. Ability to write information including reports. Ability to speak effectively to customers, coworkers, vendors and the public.

Additional Requirements:

Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Must be at least 18 years of age to operate company equipment and drive company vehicles.
Must be able to pass a background check and company drug screening.
Must be able to attend and pass all company required training as needed.
May be required to work over-time; after hours; on weekends or be on-call as work is needed to ensure work is completed.
May include working nights and holidays as needed.
May be required to travel in state or overnight as necessary to meet business needs.
Regular and timely attendance is an essential function of this position.

Physical & Safety Requirements and the Working Environment:

(The physical duties outlined below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to be able to perform the outlined functions)

Duties outlined in this position will require the employee to stand, crouch, sit, bend, use hands and fingers to handle or feel as well as reaching with hands and arms to spaces both high and low. The employee may be standing, walking, climbing, balancing, crawling, crouching, lifting, holding or stooping a moderate amount of time while on shift.
The noise level in the work environment for this position is moderate.
Employees performing functions of this position are regularly exposed to outside weather conditions which can include but is not limited to: extreme heat and cold temperatures; inclement weather such as rain, snow, sleet and dust as well as adverse driving conditions including wet roads, icy roads, and fog.
Employees performing these job functions are required to lift or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds.
Employees in this job classification may be exposed to dust, fumes or other airborne pathogens.
Employees may be exposed to toxic or corrosive chemicals as well as moving machinery parts and pieces.
Specific vision abilities required to perform this job include but are not limited to: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus potentially near and/or far as needed.

Pauley Construction, LLC; as well as the position of Foreman Telecom Underground, are safety sensitive

Pay Range: The Foreman Telecom Underground hourly wage range is $20.00 - $45.00 depending on experience.

Why grow your career with us

Pauley Construction is a regional contractor providing infrastructure solutions for the installation and maintenance of utility systems further offering regional contracting services throughout the West United States, specializing in full turnkey services for the design, installation and maintenance of utility infrastructure. Pauley has a highly skilled, diversified workforce that allows the flexibility to choose the most cost-effective and least disruptive placement methods. Our experienced and knowledgeable employees have helped us become a respected name in the utility construction industry.

Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, Pauley has served its customers located across many of the major Western markets, including Arizona, California, Colorado and Wyoming. Founded in 1991, Pauley is dedicated to meeting and exceeding its customer needs by adopting new technologies and providing superior customer service. From deep-ditch excavation, hand-digs, aerial construction to technical services including fiber and copper splicing, Pauley will get the job done right while guaranteeing on-time delivery.

Building stronger solutions together

Our company is an equal-opportunity employer — we are committed to providing a work environment where everyone can thrive, grow, and feel connected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Your career here is more than just a job — it's your pathway to opportunity. Our hands-on training, supportive environment, and responsive leadership connect you to work with purpose. Our commitment to you extends beyond professional development to a safety-first culture that ensures you can do what you do best, with peace of mind.

Foreman Telecom Underground

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