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.

ESSENTIAL

JOB DUTIES:

• 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

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• 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

COMPETENCIES & REQUIREMENTS:

• 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

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/REQUIREMENTS:

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

In business for over 60 years, C.J. Miller is a company with a strong focus on “doing good work.” We are a growing company, but one where we treat our employees like family. We hold an annual company picnic and encourage safe practices through our “Miller Bucks Safety/Performance Program,” where employees are awarded points to use in our online store when they follow safety protocols and avoid any violations or preventable accidents or damage.

Our employees have a strong work ethic and this year alone, we had several employees celebrating 30 or 35-year anniversaries with the company.

• Night Shift Differential
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k)
• Life Insurance
• Short-term disability
• Annual Company Picnic