Utility Foreman

Job Description

Construction company looking to hire on a utility foreman.

RESPONSIBILITIES

To guide and direct activities on a given project while adhering to all company policies and OSHA / MSHA regulations, while meeting all production goals.

Operate all heavy equipment in a safe and efficient way according to all relevant legislation, policies and procedures

Carry out plan set forth by management and engineering

Read and interpret engineered plans and stake out in the field

Setup GPS base station and GPS guided equipment

Perform JSA, tool box talks and any required safety training / planning / communication that is particular to the project

Communicate production issues and constraints and implement plans to overcome them

Ensure heavy equipment is safely and securely stored

Participate in routine equipment maintenance

Practice ‘Safely, All Day’

Complete daily fuel, load count and hour logs, daily

Complete daily workplace examinations and repair deficiencies

Maintain all credit card receipts, coded correctly and complete expense report turned in weekly

Maintain a professional appearance at all times

Maintain company vehicle to company standards

General daily preventative equipment maintenance

Maintain current tool inventory in maintenance trailer / truck

Maintain fuel tank level and inventory, communicate to management for deliveries

Keep the job site clean, prepared for inclement weather and on track

Maintain all erosion control devices and report deficiencies

Guide and lead the crew in all daily activities

Perform minor emergency repairs on equipment as needed

REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge:

Equipment operation and maintenance

Equipment safety

General site preparation techniques and procedures

Rigging

Storm drainage pipe and manhole installation, including grouting, masonry and concrete procedures

Water line installation, including hydrants, valves, BFPs, hydrostatic testing procedures

Sewer line installation including gravity sewer, force main sewer, lift stations, manholes and testing procedures

Site preparation surveying and layout

Knowledge of operation of wheel loaders, dozers, excavators, compactors, and other pieces of heavy equipment

Knowledge of equipment maintenance and storage

Knowledge of road construction and maintenance techniques

Knowledge of workplace safety requirements and procedures

Knowledge of equipment cleaning standards and procedures

Skills:

Ability to operate all types of equipment according to the manufacturers recommendations

Ability to operate required equipment in a safe and responsible manner

Survey, layout of utility lines

Client service and public interaction skills

Team building

Analytical and problem solving skills

Decision making skills

Effective verbal and listening communications skills

Ability to communicate effectively in English

Ability to read and write to record pickups and maintain daily records

Stress management skills

Time management skills

General Requirements:

Must have a valid driver’s license with less than (3) moving violations in (3) years

Must be able to pass drug / alcohol screenings

Must be able to lift at least 40 lbs

Full-time