We’re looking for an experienced Crew Lead (Operator Level) to join our team supporting transmission line, substation, and substation foundation projects across the Midwest and beyond. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone with strong utility construction experience who can operate equipment, lead a field crew, and keep projects moving safely and efficiently.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead a field crew on transmission, substation, and foundation projects
- Operate construction equipment while working alongside the crew
- Direct daily field activities and help keep work on schedule
- Support the installation of drilled piers, foundations, anchor bolt cages, rebar, and concrete
- Coordinate equipment, materials, and manpower at the jobsite
- Read and follow plans, drawings, project specifications, and utility standards
- Monitor production and ensure work is completed safely and correctly
- Perform equipment inspections and identify maintenance or operational issues
- Troubleshoot field issues and make decisions to keep the crew productive
- Communicate with foremen, superintendents, project managers, and other field personnel
- Train, mentor, and provide direction to crew members
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe jobsite
- Ensure all work follows company, OSHA, and utility safety requirements
What We’re Looking For:
- 3+ years of experience in utility construction, heavy civil, foundations, or related infrastructure work
- Previous experience leading a crew or serving as a working foreman/lead
- Strong equipment operating experience
- Experience with drilled piers, substation foundations, anchor bolt cages, rebar, concrete placement, or similar scopes
- Ability to operate equipment while also directing and supporting a crew
- Ability to read construction plans and understand project specifications
- Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot equipment and field issues
- Ability to work in a fast-paced outdoor construction environment
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- Reliable, safety-focused, and willing to take ownership of the work
- Willingness to travel extensively
Travel:
Candidates can be based anywhere in the Midwest, South, East, or Central U.S. and must be willing to travel to project sites as needed.