Underground Utility Foreman

Job Summary:

The Foreman will report directly to their RDR supervisor.
Job duties:

• Communicate effectively with Project Superintendent and Project Managers
• Keep safety as a top priority with a focus on efficiency and production with job costs in mind.
• Align and position pipes/drainage structures to prepare them for installation in a trench or excavation.
• Check slopes for conformance to requirements.
• Handling excavated & backfill material.
• Excavation near existing utilities.
• Excavate trenches to grade at required depths and proper slopes.
• Proper backfill techniques to keep pipe on grade as well as sustain the desired pipe circumference/shape to obtain compaction.
• Rig, lift, swing & set precast concrete structures on grade.
• Operate the machine in a safe and efficient manner around the work areas.
• Understands and watches/checks machine control, gauges, fluid levels & lubrication daily.

The above description covers the general duties and responsibilities of the job. The description shall not, however, be construed as a complete of responsibilities.
Qualifications:

• 3 years of excavator operation required.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as Foreman preferred.
• Excavation and large pipe installation for underground water utilities experience required.
• Previous experience in water main installation.
• ·Must be able to lift up-to 75lbs.
• Ability to read and understand drawings.