Utility Foreman

Utility Foreman (Underground Wet Utility Construction)

• Continuously improve through education, professional training, and certification
• Represent the company in a manner that supports our mission statement
• Train adequate backup personnel to support your role in your absence
• Take ownership of your hiring decisions
• Treat your co-workers and clients with respect
• Communicate with honesty, openness, and transparency
• Act with integrity (honor your word), set the example, and be accountable
• Complete other duties as required/assigned

Utility Foreman (Underground Wet Utility Construction) Project Responsibilities:

• Supervises team of 6-7 workers, assigns daily tasks, tracks attendance, and handles worker training or career growth
• Studies blueprints, specifications, and project layouts to determine the best means and methods for pipe installation
• Uses laser instruments, grade rods, transit levels, and other layout tools to ensure pipes are set accurately and to the correct slope
• Utilizes heavy machinery (e.g. excavators) to dig trenches, lower pipe, and backfill the area after installation
• Inspects completed work to ensure it passes all inspections and meets industry standards and engineering specifications. Complete all required acceptance testing
• Enforces OSHA regulations, conducts daily safety briefings, and ensures confined space entry and excavation safety protocols are followed

Position Requirements Include:

• 2 to 5+ years experience installing water, sewer and storm in residential, commercial, and public projects
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 preferred but not required. Confined Space and Trench Safety Training is required
• Must be physically capable of heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs), bending, stooping, working in trenches, and operating in all weather extremes
• Strong proficiency with reading construction drawings, strong ability to confidently operate heavy mobile equipment, utilizes site levels and pipe lasers. Calculates grades and slopes
• Must have valid Driver's License with clean DMV or crew member with a license
• Bi-lingual is a bonus but not required

Details above are subject to change based on changes in Company Policies.