Water​/Wastewater Construction Foreman

Position: Water/Wastewater Construction Foreman

Location: Hattiesburg, MS

Job : 478

# of Openings: 1

Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced Construction Foreman to lead our Water and Wastewater capital construction projects and ensure that work is completed safely, on time, and to the highest quality standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a deep understanding of construction processes, including site management and project coordination. This role is critical in overseeing daily operations on the construction site, managing teams, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations

Pay range: $24-26/hour

• $1,000 sign-on bonus
• 90% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 5% automatic company 401(k) contribution
• Company-paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Stable, essential industry with long-term career opportunity
• Supportive team environment with hands-on field work and training

This role, reporting to the Regional Manager, is responsible for supervising and executing capital improvements in their assigned zone.

• Supervise the work of all Construction Technicians in their assigned zone
• Work with the engineering department to supervise and complete planned projects
• Execute work on open work orders and pending construction projects as assigned
• Dig and install new mains as needed
• Supervise and Assist with water and wastewater line repairs, new line installation, and other work as directed
• All other duties as assigned

• Accuracy
  - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly
• Analytical Skills
  - Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem
• Attention to Detail
  - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task from the beginning to the end of the project/task
• Communication, Oral & Written
  - Ability to communicate effectively with others using both the spoken/written word
• Decision Making
  - Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures
• Ethical
  - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards
• Judgment
  -Ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information
• Organized
  - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task
• Problem Solving
  - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work- related problems
• Responsible
  - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct.
• Teamwork
  - Ability to work as part of a team
• Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks in stressful situations

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• OSHA Safety Training is preferred
• Able to use construction equipment such as back hoes etc.
• Ability to read and interpret Engineering and Construction plans
• Valid Driver’s License

• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions
• Ability to lift heavy objects of up to 75 pounds
• Exposure to potential hazards such as chemicals, fumes, and odors
• Will work in confined spaces
• Willingness to be on call in emergency situations