Foreman – Gas Construction

Company Summary

The Desoto Group is a rapidly growing, full-service EPC firm serving U.S. utilities and other customers. Desoto specializes in electrical construction, gas construction, site access, vegetation management, engineering, and incident and storm response. The Desoto Group offers a wide array of construction services for the gas utility industry, including the installation, replacement, and maintenance of plastic and steel mains and service lines, meter settings, and regulator stations. We are a minority, woman, and service-disabled veteran-owned company, with corporate offices in Orlando, Florida, servicing customers throughout the United States.

Job Summary:

The Foreman leads their crew to complete daily tasks related to the completion of natural gas distribution system projects. This includes installing, replacing, and maintenance of plastic and steel facilities, as well as meter and regulator settings, and restoration of soft and hard surfaces. This is a Working Foreman position that also oversees crew safety and productivity, installing, and pressure testing pipe, as well as completing documentation for the work. The position interacts directly with customers to ensure a full understanding of the work being performed.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and lead crew work to install natural gas facilities
• Serve as a single point of contact with crew members, customers, inspectors, subcontractors, and vendors performing work in the field
• Utilize the Energy Wheel to identify job and site-specific hazards
• Ensure safety and productivity of each job
• Communicate effectively with customers, coworkers, and field leaders
• Continually monitor the site for changing safety conditions and related issues
• Follow all established safety and OSHA rules and regulations
• Ensure daily operations are completed in accordance with job specifications and customer requirements
• Maintain a safe and clean workspace, including company equipment and vehicles
• Observe proper loading and securing of equipment on any trailers
• Verify all necessary materials for each job
• Complete all paperwork in a timely manner
• Track employee hours and submit for payroll on a timely basis

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3 years of gas construction experience
• Ability to interpret plan sets and maps
• Ability to read technical instructions
• Proficient operation of smart devices (phone, tablet, laptop)
• Understands sloping and shoring requirements
• Ability to work outdoors in densely populated and remote areas
• Work while standing or sitting for several hours at a time
• Ability to work in small and sometimes confined spaces
• Reach, bend, stoop while performing work
• Ability to safely climb up and down a ladder
• Operate trucks, heavy equipment, and machinery
• Obey all Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) rules and regulations
• Strong work ethic and ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Clean driving record and a DOT physical or ability to obtain one upon employment

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5 year gas construction experience
• Class A CDL
• OSHA 10

EEO Statement:

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Commitment to Diversity:

The Desoto Group is committed to creating and maintaining a workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives. This commitment is embodied in Company policy and the way we do business at The Desoto Group and is an important principle of sound business management.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 3 years

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person