Irrigation​/Maintenance Foreman - Lecanto

Company: Steadfast Alliance
Location: Lecanto, Florida
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Irrigation & Landscape Installation
Reports To: Irrigation Operations Manager / Project Manager

Pay Range: $18 – 22/hr

Position Summary

Steadfast Alliance is seeking an experienced, dependable,and safety-focused Irrigation Installation Foreman / Driver to lead irrigation installation crews on residential, commercial, and landscape construction projects throughout the area.

The Irrigation Installation Foreman / Driver is responsible for supervising daily field operations, directing crew members, coordinating installation activities, maintaining productivity and quality standards, andsafely operating company trucks and equipment. This position serves as the primary field leader responsible for ensuring irrigation installations are completed correctly, efficiently, and according to project plans and company standards.

The ideal candidate has hands-on irrigation installation experience, strong leadership skills, a valid driver's license, and the abilityto work effectively in a fast-paced outdoor environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadand supervise irrigation installation crews on assigned projects.
• Assign daily tasks and responsibilities to crew members.
• Provide clear instructions, training, and guidance to laborers and installers.
• Monitor crew productivity, attendance, work quality, and job-site conduct.
• Leadby example and maintain a professional, positive, and productive work environment.
• Train employees on proper irrigation installation techniques, tool use,equipment operation, and safety procedures.
• Communicate crew needs, challenges, material requirements, and project progress to the Project Manager or Operations Manager.
• Address routine field issues and escalate significant problems when necessary.
• Install and oversee installation of irrigation systems according to approved plansand specifications.
• Install PVC and poly irrigation pipe, fittings, valves, sprinkler heads, drip irrigation, valve boxes, controllers, sleeves, and related components.
• Readand interpret irrigation plans, layouts, specifications, and construction details.
• Measure,lay out, cut, assemble, and connect irrigation piping and components.
• Coordinate trenching, pipe installation, sleeving, boring, back filling, and restoration activities.
• Assist with installation and connection of irrigation controllers, valves,backflow assemblies, pumps, and other system components as applicable.
• Ensure irrigation heads, zones, valves, and components are installed in theproper locations.
• Test completed irrigation systems and make necessary adjustments.
• Identify installation problems, leaks, damaged components, pressure issues, orother deficiencies and coordinate corrective action.
• Assist with system start-up, programming, and troubleshooting.
• Ensure installations meet company quality standards and project requirements.

Job-Site Management

• Review project plans and prepare the crew for daily work activities.
• Ensure necessary materials, tools, equipment, and supplies are available before beginning work.
• Coordinate with other trades and landscape construction crews when required.
• Protect existing landscaping, hardscapes, structures, utilities, and customer property.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and professional job site.
• Monitor project progress and communicate potential delays or material shortages.
• Complete daily field reports, crew time tracking, production information, material usage, and other required documentation.
• Takejob-site photos and provide updates as requested.
• Assist with punch-list items and project closeout.

Driving & Equipment Operation

• Safely operate company trucks, trailers, and other vehicles to transport employees, materials, tools, and equipment.
• Safely load,…