Utility Foreman

Job Description

Position Title: Utility Foreman 1

Reports to: Utility Superintendent

Status: Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provides leadership and is responsible for, but not limited to, supervision of on-site employees, ensuring the safety of all employees, following OSHA guidelines, planning and scheduling, productivity, quality control and ensuring that all deadlines are met

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Creates work schedule for all on-site employees

Communicates the job to the crew

Ensures that all machinery and tools are available to the crew and everything is in proper order and state of maintenance

Ensures periodic maintenance and proper storage of construction equipment and tools

Practices workplace safety

Performs inspections to ensure that the crew’s performance is up to standard

Completes all daily and weekly reports as required and in a timely manner

Handles onsite incidents and emergencies in a proactive manner

Knows, understands, communicates and ensures compliance with OSHA regulations, company policies and procedures

Facilitates mandatory safety tool box meetings

Able to pass a 3 year MVR in order to drive a company vehicle

Maintains positive relationships with other employees

Can Operate all equipment to the level of an operator 3

Can set up, grade check, and troubleshoot GPS on rover, dozer, and trackhoe

Ability to fully comprehend and understand plans and details

Can schedule out tasks to employees and schedule out a “2 week” look ahead for projects

Ability to understand requirements for different municipalities and owners and document the necessary tasks to get the job completed

Able to complete tasks with little supervision while running a 3-5 man crew

Adheres to all company policies

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Skills, Abilities, Knowledge):

High school or equivalent

Possess a valid driver's license

Ability to handle equipment in a safe and responsible manner

Ability to analyze and problem solve

Good decision-making skills

Effective oral and written communication skills

Must pass a drug screen and criminal background check

WORKING CONDITIONS and PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The job is usually performed outdoors on multiple jobsites with some office work. Ability to communicate orally with clients, candidates, management, and coworkers, both individually and in front of a group is crucial. Regular use of the telephone and e-mail for communication is essential. Hearing and vision within normal ranges is essential for normal conversations, to receive ordinary information and to prepare or inspect documents. Requires good manual dexterity for the use of common office equipment (e.g., computers, mobile devices, copier/scanners). No heavy lifting is expected; exertion of up to 30 lbs. of force (e.g., tablet, laptop, computers, office supplies) may occasionally be required. Work hours are Monday – Thursday 7 am to 5 pm and Friday 7 am to 3 pm.

Full-time