Utility Construction Foreman
Job in
Lexington Park, St. Mary's County, Maryland, 20653, USA
Listing for:
American States Utility Services, Inc.
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Maintenance Worker, Construction Labor / Trades
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Construction
Maintenance Worker, Construction Labor / Trades
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly
USD
60000.00
80000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Lexington Park
Through its wholly owned subsidiaries, American States Utility Services, Inc. contracts with the federal government to provide water and wastewater services that include operating, maintaining, renewing, replacing, and constructing new systems on military installations throughout the United States. The installations where we presently operate are home to nearly 350,000 military and civilian personnel and families.
We proudly deliver these vital services to military installations in Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas (including southeastern New Mexico), Virginia, Florida, Kansas, and Massachusetts.
Serving those who serve.
United States Veterans, Reservists, National Guard Members, and Military Spouses encouraged to apply.
PRIMARY
JOB FUNCTIONS:Under close supervision, performs activities related to all phases of water and wastewater system utility construction.Prepare work plans, schedule, direct and supervise work crews and subcontractors to assure maximum efficiency.Assess look-ahead schedules and identify needs, material management, deficiencies and potential conflicts.Collect field data and maintain daily and weekly construction progress, inspection, and erosion control reports electronically.Observe and comply with all Federal, State and Company safety rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Report all unsafe conditions and actions to a Supervisor and/or Manager.Perform physical construction including, but not limited to, excavating trenches, pipe laying, back filling excavations, compacting soil to grade specifications using a variety of manual or pneumatic tools.Oversee water and wastewater line testing including but not limited to chlorination and pressure testing.Focus on quality and quality management.Perform all work in a safe, efficient manner, following all standards of performance. Work is repetitive and continuous.Ensure safe working conditions including trench safety and bracing.Conduct weekly safety meetings with crew.Construct and maintain erosion control and traffic control devices as required and as directed.Load, unload, identify and distribute utility materials to the appropriate location, according to project plans and specifications.Signal equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement and adjustment of machinery, equipment and materials.May operate heavy machinery including dump truck, bush-hog and right-of-way clearing equipment and backhoe, as well as other related equipment, in performing skilled and semi-skilled duties for water and wastewater construction.Perform pre-shift/pre-trip inspections and fill out respective reports.Inspect work performed by construction workers to ensure it meets all ASUS and Installation standards and specs as well as regulatory requirements.Perform customer support activity and interact with the public in a professional manner.Clean and prepare construction sites to eliminate possible hazards.Perform other duties as assigned.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:High school diploma or GED required.Five (5) years of prior water and wastewater system construction experience preferred.Two (2) years of supervisory experience on construction projects preferred.Basic computer skills.Strong communication and organizational skills with attention to detail.Heavy equipment operation and instruction preferred.Strong knowledge of utility plans and specifications.Proficient skill with lasers, line and grade, excavation and dewatering.Training on GIS data collection preferred.Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License issued by the state where employed.Must be a United States Citizen.Working knowledge of general hand tools and power tools required.Must take and pass Federal OSHA and or State Mandated Safety training with annual refresher courses as required by the associated regulations for this Position. Such training will be provided by company and compliance is mandatory.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Work in extreme weather conditions.Lift and carry loads up to 50lbs and push or pull up to 100lbs.Work in confined spaces.Work in areas exposed to noise and chemicals.Standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, reaching,…
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