Utility/Earthwork Forman

Responsibilities : Job Summary

The Forman  leads the crew to complete daily tasks related to the installation and repair of water treatment and wastewater construction  in a safe and correct manner. The position oversees crew safety and productivity, installing and pressure testing both mainline and service line gas pipe, as well as completing routine safety inspections and documentation. This position oversees the Line team and works with customers, senior management, and personnel from other departments.

Oversee and coordinate crew work to install natural gas pipelines via open-cut or directional drill methods.

• Obtain all necessary licenses, permits, and materials for each job.
• Oversee, accomplish, and ensure all work quality related to each project and assume full responsibility for its standard and timeliness.
• Coordinate and delegate daily tasks to crew members related to digging and placing product.
• Gain entry to site buildings for work crew and call in utilities located at each project site.
• Facilitate daily toolbox talks and weekly safety inspections to ensure the crews work safely.
• Complete all paperwork in a timely manner. Train new hires and trainees to learn the trade.
• Track employee hours and submit for payroll on a timely basis.
• Call in utilities located at each project site.
• Inspect existing utilities are properly identified and exposed, to ensure piping is correctly installed and fused, job meets customer specifications, and it meets company quality standards.
• Drive, haul, and / or operate equipment to / from job sites to assist crews in completion of work.
• Keep the job(s) moving on time, clean up, and perform job restoration at the end of job.
• Communicate with customers and inspectors.
• Read blueprints
• Understand grade laser
• Has access to additional labor if needed

Qualifications : Minimum

Preferred

Physical Demands and Work Environment

This job operates in a field environment. This role routinely requires extended periods of bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting, lifting in awkward positions, standing, and twisting. Also, working in inclement weather conditions, such as extreme heat, extreme cold, rain, ice, snow, and wind.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This position is physically active, with lifting required. Must be able to bend and lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more or 20 inches or less, with the ability to judge distance and space relationships. Precise hand-eye coordination. Ability to identify and distinguish colors.

Salary : $24 - $30