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Fountain Electric Services Electrical Underground Foreman in Asheville, North Carolina
Full Time
Asheville, NC, US
Salary Range: $39.00 To $50.00 Hourly
Electrical Underground Foreman
Fountain Services, LLC
About Fountain Services, LLC
Established in 1946, Fountain Services, LLC has been a trusted leader in the electrical contracting industry for over 75 years. With offices across North and South Carolina, we specialize in residential, commercial, and industrial electrical services.
Our mission is to empower employees through ongoing training, career development, and a culture of integrity, accountability, and mutual respect. We don’t just build electrical systems — we build careers.
Why Join Fountain Services?
Career Growth : We offer a North Carolina-accredited and Registered Apprenticeship Program. Employees have access to leadership training, including Foreman and Superintendent Academies, and clear pathways for advancement. Tuition reimbursement and bi-annual performance reviews support long-term development.
Supportive Culture : We foster a work environment that values well-being, professional respect, and collaborative leadership.
Community Engagement : Our company is actively involved in local communities. We sponsor youth sports programs, nonprofits, and support civic organizations through economic and workforce development boards.
Benefits:
Competitive wages with performance-based bonuses and opportunities for promotion
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid holidays and paid time off
Tuition reimbursement and continued education opportunities
Leadership development programs
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Company-sponsored events and team-building activities
Your Role: Electrical Underground Foreman
Fountain Services, LLC is an established industry leader in the electrical trade with offices in Spindale, Charlotte, Hickory, and Asheville, in North Carolina, and in Greenville, South Carolina. We serve both service and commercial construction customers and projects spread across the western, piedmont, and Metrolina regions of North Carolina, and the upstate of South Carolina. Over the course of our 75-year history, we have built our reputation as a company focused on the training, development, and personal growth of our workforce. We hire team members with a commitment and desire to continue their own career development, and who are a fit for a company culture based upon core values of honesty and integrity, mutual respect, pursuit of excellence, and personal accountability. If this describes you, we want to help you maximize your potential.
We are currently seeking a qualified and experienced commercial construction electrician to act in the specialized role of leading underground installation crews, supporting our commercial/industrial electrical contracting operations in North and South Carolina. We offer competitive pay, and after a 90-day introductory period, a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, as well as a 401k with employer matching.
Minimum Experience Requirements
Qualified candidates should have 6+ years of commercial/industrial electrical experience, and specific experience with underground electrical installations on large commercial projects, as well as at least 2 years of supervisory and field leadership experience.
Physical Requirements
Fountain follows the model of the “working foreman,” and our foremen and field leaders are expected to spend time working on their tools with their crews, in addition to their administrative and leadership functions. Accordingly, candidates must meet the same physical requirements as other field personnel. Employees must be able to lift 50+ pounds, work from a ladder or scaffold, work overhead, and perform without hindrance activities and tasks that involve repetitive reaching, stretching, squatting, kneeling, crouching, and/or bending. They must also be able to work in varied climate conditions, and should possess good balance, depth perception, eye-hand coordination, and the stamina to perform physically demanding construction work. Above all, a candidate must be able to safely perform the duties and responsibilities normally and reasonably expected of a tradesperson in their position.
Job Description and/or Requisite Proficiencies
Safety-first mentality and expectations
Read and understand electrical drawings
Read and understand survey data, and familiar with geospatial layout technology
Experience with transformers and generators
NEC knowledge
Proficient and safe operation of company vehicle with trailer
Pole base installation
Underground conduit/raceway/duct bank installation
Concrete and general construction work
Equipment operation, including regular mini excavators
Experience/familiarity with iTool 6k and 12k tuggers preferred
Pulling wire up to #750 MCM
Strong planning and organizational skills a must
Additional Requirements and/or Expectations
Applicants must have a High School diploma or GED.
Applicants must pass a mandatory drug screen and background check.
Applicants must have a valid driver’s license and satisfy requirements to drive company vehicle, CDL preferred.
Training in an apprenticeship or similar program, or in a trade or technical school is preferred.
Relevant licenses and/or certifications are preferred.
Applicants should have excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
Applicants must be able to multi-task and work well under time constraints.
Portfolio
We deliver some of the highest-value and most complex electrical projects in the region. Examples of our work include:
Portfolio
We deliver some of the highest-value and most complex electrical projects in the region. Examples of our work include:
Charlotte Spectrum Center – Charlotte, NC – $34 million
Kimpton Hotel Arras – Asheville, NC – $7.7 million
Appalachian State University Residence Halls – Boone, NC – $22 million
Greenville Drive Stadium – Greenville, SC – $3 million
Ballantyne Reimagined – Stream Park and The Amp – Charlotte, NC – $3.7 million
View more projects on our portfolio page: https://fountainelectric.com/portfolio
Our Four Keys to Success
At Fountain Services, all employees — from skilled trades to leadership — commit to:
Show up every day on time
Appreciate instruction from leaders
Let your work ethic speak for you
Retain knowledge
We’re looking for professionals who want to build a long-term career in a company that values growth, integrity, and high performance.
If that sounds like you, we want to hear from you.