Utility Foreman

Job Description: Utility Foreman
Location: Columbia, South Carolina
Schedule:Full time
Type of Contract: Permanent
Salary Range: $70,000 - $100,000
Purpose of the Position
The Utility Foreman oversees personnel and activities on assigned projects, ensuring safety, quality, and production goals are met efficiently. This role requires operational expertise, adherence to safety standards, and the ability to lead and manage a team effectively.
Responsibilities

• Guide and direct project activities while adhering to OSHA/MSHA regulations and company policies.
• Operate heavy equipment safely and efficiently following all relevant regulations.
• Execute project plans as directed by management and engineering teams.
• Read and interpret engineered plans and field layouts; set up GPS base stations and GPS-guided equipment.
• Conduct daily Job Safety Analyses (JSA), toolbox talks, and required safety training.
• Communicate production challenges and implement strategies to overcome constraints.
• Ensure proper maintenance, storage, and security of heavy equipment.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance and minor emergency repairs as needed.
• Maintain accurate daily logs, including fuel, load count, and equipment hours.
• Conduct daily workplace examinations, addressing and repairing deficiencies.
• Keep job sites clean, prepared for weather, and compliant with erosion control standards.
• Maintain inventory levels and tool organization in maintenance trailers/trucks.
• Ensure professional appearance and proper care of company vehicles.
• Lead and guide crews in daily tasks to meet productivity and safety goals.

Knowledge, Skills, and Personal AttributesKnowledge

• Equipment operation, maintenance, and safety protocols.
• Site preparation, storm drainage, water, and sewer line installation techniques.
• General road construction, surveying, and layout practices.
• OSHA/MSHA and other workplace safety standards.

Skills

• Expertise in operating various heavy equipment (dozers, excavators, compactors, etc.).
• Strong leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities in English (spoken and written).
• Proficiency in surveying and utility line layouts.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Personal Attributes

• Honest, respectful, and trustworthy.
• Flexible and adaptable with a strong work ethic.
• Culturally aware and sensitive, demonstrating professionalism at all times.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license with fewer than three moving violations in three years.
• Ability to pass drug/alcohol screenings.
• Capacity to lift at least 40 lbs. regularly.

Benefits

• 401(k) with a 4% employer match.
• 90% of health insurance costs covered for employees.
• Dental, vision, short-term disability, and accident insurance available at affordable employee rates.
• Company-paid $25,000 life insurance policy for all employees.
• $60/month cell phone reimbursement.
• Company truck provided for the Superintendent and Utility Foreman positions.
• 2 weeks of PTO after a 90-day probationary period, with PTO increasing with tenure.
• Relocation expenses are negotiable but typically not provided.

Working Conditions

• Physical Demands: Heavy lifting, pulling, and equipment handling in physically strenuous conditions.
• Environmental Conditions: Exposure to extreme weather, dangerous/toxic substances, and varying terrains.
• Mental Demands: High stress levels from managing teams, schedules, and unexpected challenges.

About ttg Talent Solutions
At ttg, we believe in making a difference "One Person at a Time." As an Equal Opportunity Employer and recruiting agency, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a drug test and background check. We maintain a drug- and substance-free workplace to ensure the safety and well-being of all employees.

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