Utility Foreman

Job Description

Job Description

Salary :

Job Type : Full-time / Exempt

Schedule : 40 50+ hours per week, Mon-Fri, occasional Saturdays

Work Location : Multiple locations

OVERVIEW

The Utility Foreman is responsible for overseeing the completion and construction of Utility jobs and crews onsite. The Utility Foreman works directly with the Project Manager (PM) and Customer to organize jobs, maintain timelines and budgets, manage field personnel, ensure employee safety, and deliver a first-class product to make the customer happy.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Thorough understanding of both pipe and excavation.
• Extensive knowledge of setting and checking grades.
• Ability to efficiently operate various types of heavy equipment, including compactors, skid steers, mini-excavators, backhoes, bulldozers, and larger excavators.
• Expertise in excavating, backfilling, and compacting trenches in and around existing utilities.
• Competency in efficiently installing underground improvements, including domestic water, force main and lift station sewer, gravity storm, gravity sewer, and underground retention systems.
• Knowledge of all piping types, including RCP, CMP, DIP, PVC, HDPE, HP, etc.
• Competency of culverts and large underground conveyance.
• Ability to communicate respectfully with customers and employees both verbally and in writing.
• Fully understands the requirements of 811 Utility Locates.
• Willingness to take directions and follow instructions.
• Physically fit with a willingness to work hard.
• OSHA 30
• CDL A, a plus

RESPONSIBILITIES