Foreman – Utilities

The primary responsibility of this position is to manage a utility crew responsible for the installation, replacement and repair of public water, sewer and storm water management systems, normally requiring subsurface construction. Utility crews typically consist of a Foreman and Equipment Operators, as well as skilled and unskilled Laborers.

• Plan, manage and evaluate work of crew assigned
• Interpret plans/drawings and determine the best course of action
• Oversee the ordering and utilization of materials, determine quantities and schedule delivery
• Collaborate with other Divisions/Crews to ensure efficient installation and adherence to schedule
• Complete and submit daily work logs including crew hours and job charge codes
• Document job progress and extra work needed for completion
• Responsible for safety and OSHA requirements on the job

• 8 years excavating, utility or other applicable experience, 4 of which specifically in utilities
• Ability to verify specifications
• MDE Erosion and Sediment Control Certification (MDE Green Card)
• Adult CPR and Standard First Aid Certification
• OSHA 10 Certification Completion of Trenching and Confined Space safety course

• Strong ability to coordinate with other divisions on multiple project phases
• Effective materials management and inventory planning skills
• Excellent leadership, decision‑making, and communication skills
• Knowledge of applicable safety regulations and procedures for utility crews

The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by the Utilities Foreman to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

• The ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, ability to climb ladders and negotiate work areas under construction
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus
• Performing this job requires use of hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, sit, talk and hear, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work onsite at the construction work site where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts; high precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock.
• The noise in these work environments is usually moderate to very loud