Foreman, Transportation

• Location 309 Water Street,Cambridge, IA, 50046,United States
• Base Pay $30.00 - $35.00 / Hour
• Employee Type Full-Time
• Travel 75%
• Manage Others Yes

Precision Underground Utilities LLC offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, and additional company-sponsored benefits.

Step into a leadership role where your experience, drive, and decision-making make an immediate impact. As a Foreman overseeing underground utility line installations, you take full ownership of job site performance—from crew management to safety compliance and project execution. You lead by example, work with integrity, and bring out the best in your team to deliver quality results on every job.

This role serves as a key on-site compliance leader, responsible for ensuring adherence to company policies, federal and state labor laws, U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)/Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards, and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and Affirmative Action Program requirements.

This position is designated as a safety-sensitive role when operating or supervising Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) activities. The Foreman is responsible for both personal compliance and enforcement of DOT/FMCSA regulations across assigned crews.

• Ensuring all applicable drivers meet FMCSA Driver Qualification requirements (49 CFR Part 391)
• Verifying compliance with DOT Drug & Alcohol regulations (49 CFR Part 382), including pre-employment, random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion testing
• Monitoring and enforcing Hours of Service (HOS) requirements (49 CFR Part 395) and ensuring accurate log completion
• Confirming completion of pre-trip and post-trip inspections (DVIRs) and proper vehicle maintenance reporting
• Ensuring all drivers are compliant with the FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse, including required queries
• Immediately removing employees from safety-sensitive duties when required under DOT regulations
• Supporting accurate Driver Qualification Files (DQFs) and compliance documentation
• Ensuring all CDL drivers maintain valid licensure, medical certification, and required endorsements
• Enforcing company and federal safety policies to prevent accidents, injuries, and violations

Failure to comply with DOT/FMCSA regulations may result in disciplinary action, up to and including removal from safety-sensitive duties or termination.

• Lead daily field operations for underground utility projects, including water, sewer, gas, electric, and telecom installations
• Direct and supervise crews on equipment operation, trenching, back filling, and site restoration
• Interpret construction plans, blueprints, and utility maps to ensure accurate and compliant installations
• Coordinate with project managers, inspectors, and utility locators to maintain project timelines
• Serve as the primary on-site compliance leader for DOT/FMCSA and OSHA requirements
• Enforce job site safety standards and company policies without exception
• Operate and oversee operation of construction equipment and Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMVs) in compliance with DOT/FMCSA regulations (including 49 CFR Parts 382, 391, and 395)
• Track materials, crew hours, and job progress; provide timely updates and solutions
• Maintain required documentation, including DOT logs, equipment inspections, and safety reports
• Train, coach, and mentor team members to support workforce development
• Maintain a clean,…