Pipe Crew Foreman

Job Description

Job Description

Who is Thornapple Excavating?

Over the last 40+ years, Thornapple Excavating has expanded to become one of the most well-known names in commercial excavating in West Michigan. The organization strives to be a leader in earthwork, utility installation, and other commercial excavating services. With a strong work ethic and attention to detail, customers can count on Thornapple Excavating, Inc. to deliver a high-quality product the first time, every time.

Job Responsibilities :

• Effectively manage a pipe crew of 4-5 others to maximize efficiency at each site.
• Read and understand blueprints to effectively explain the site utility plan to your crew.
• Ensure your crew is operating safely and efficiently.
• Proficiently direct your crew on the daily plan, as well as throughout the day.
• Communicate with project managers about the site-specific requirements or general plans and coordinate the personnel, equipment, material, or trucking you will need for your job.
• Complete daily timecards for yourself and your crew, fully and accurately outlining what you worked on during the day.
• Schedule, coordinate, and complete testing and inspections according to the requirements of the city or township you are working in.
• Oversee the crew’s general maintenance on equipment including inspecting, fueling, greasing, and cleaning tracks daily. Equipment should be clean and maintained inside and out.
• Oversee maintenance on small equipment and tools, ensuring everything is put away daily. Communicate with project managers when something needs to be replaced.
• Adjust to seasonal weather conditions and work for up to 12 hours per day.
• Willingness and ability to do what it takes to help get the job done, including operating different types of equipment or working as a topman when a situation demands it.
• Constructively guide the whole crew to be productive and efficient while improving every day.
• Ability to leave a site looking a way that positively reflects on your crew and Thornapple Excavating.
• Desire to keep safety in the front of your mind at all times.

Job Qualifications :

Applicants should have a minimum of 10 years of experience working on a pipe crew, preferably in a variety of roles.

Must have a firm understanding commercial excavating and underground utility installation.

Ability to perform your work with limited direction / supervision and have the knowledge of how to prepare, install, and maintain the work and equipment.

Prior experience as a pipe crew foreman is a plus, but not required.

Comfortable working in a high-stress environment with strict deadlines.

Be willing and able to work with crew members and open to alternative ways of getting things done.

Must be safety-minded and have a strong work ethic.

Job Type : Full-time

Benefits :

401(k) with company match

100% paid company paid Health, Dental and Vision insurance

Paid time off

Year-end bonuses

Company events and outings

Referral bonus

Foreman company vehicle

Schedule :

Day shift

Education :

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience :

Pipe Crew : 10 years (Preferred)

Work Location : Multiple locations

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