Foreman - Underground Utilities

Job Summary

Provide field coordination and oversight of a specific crew or crews. This position is responsible for overall safety, materials, reporting, leadership, employee communication, and productivity measures.

Responsibilities

Review plans and permits

Supervise, train, and develop work crews, provide input and assist crews when needed in operating other equipment and/or assisting the laborers out in the field

Maintain a safe worksite and enforce safe work practices by following company rules and OSHA regulations, leading crew pre-task planning, addressing employee concerns, and hazard abatement

Take action to avoid potential hazards and obstructions such as utility lines, other equipment, other workers, traffic, and falling objects

Ensure that materials, equipment, and tools are safely loaded/unloaded, secured to crew vehicles, cleaned and maintained as prescribed

Inspect company vehicle for proper operating conditions, proper security, and proper stock of materials, both pre and post-trip

Report any maintenance needs or improper operating conditions of crew trucks or equipment to the proper party

Check work area to ensure it is clean, secure, good housekeeping is being practiced, poses no risk to the public, employees, or the environment

Write any necessary reports, complete forms, post job related information on computer, find job information on computer as required and directed; including, but not limited to using Track/Bid2Win and other applications, as required

Enter and submit crew’s hours of work accurately into Track and ensure that timecards are signed by all crew members 

Perform safety inspections of crew and equipment, provide feedback, stop any unsafe work (stop work authority), and complete reports as necessary, Near Misses, Incident/Accident Reports, etc.

Wear required PPE 

Monitor quality standards of all jobs, including crew performance, and ensure that all quality assurance and company standards are being met

Ensure adherence to ethics and compliance requirements

Be able to performs a wide variety of manual labor tasks involving dexterous use of hand tools such as pneumatic, electric, and hand tools

Required Skills & Abilities

High School diploma or equivalent education

5+ years of work related experience in underground utility or related construction

Must have flexibility in personal schedule including weekdays and occasional night and weekend work

Strong focus on safety, quality, integrity, accountability, productivity, and teamwork

OSHA, competent person, confined space, hazard abatement, and related safety training is a requirement, and all training required is to be met/provided prior to acquiring the role of a foreman

Ability to stand and exert physical effort performing manual labor most of the day

Ability to lift up to 60 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally

Training, knowledge, and ability to work in, and/or supervise activities in, confined spaces

Ability to read and follow plans, drawings, and directions (verbal and written)

Willingness to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including hard hat, eye protection, reflective vest, gloves and composite-toed boots

Ability to work in severe weather conditions, including extreme heat

Knowledge of hand and power tools

Knowledge of and experience in underground dry and/or wet utility installation is required

Knowledge of street and highway traffic rules and regulations, and safety precautions to be observed in working on or near roads and highways.

Ability to detect unsafe or hazardous conditions of equipment and work environment.

Thorough knowledge of safety standards and Underground Facilities Law (Blue Stake, Arizona 811)

Good communication skills and the ability to manage and interact in a team environment

Reliable transportation

Bilingual English/Spanish a plus

Ability to pass pre-employment and random drug tests

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to:

The outdoor elements, subject to variations in temperature and weather conditions, equipment noise, and dust

May be required to perform specific tasks that involve climbing, lifting, pushing, or kneeling

Culture Index

In addition to submitting your resume, please find 7-8 minutes to complete a simple 2 question survey as part of the overall interview process. Candidates who submit both their resume, and the survey - will be given priority in the interview process. Culture Index