Job Description

UNDERGROUND UTILITY CONSTRUCTION FOREMAN

SALARY/ PAY: $28.00 - $35.00 HOURLY (Wage determined by experience, verified by references and upon completion of interview).
REPORTS TO: Project Manager, amp; Upper Management.

SUMMARY/ ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Foreman role, mainly but not limited to;)
The Foreman position reports directly to the Project Manager daily.

• Responsible for installation of water, sewer, secondary water, and storm drain in new housing developments and / or civil projects.
• Effectively manage jobsite and crew while ensuring the job is done safely, on time, amp; under budget.
• Enforce amp; be familiar with all OSHA, and SWPPP regulations.
• Ensure that tools and supplies are replenished and ready to go for each workday and secured each night when leaving the job.

• An ideal candidate has familiarity with “Blue Stakes” amp; what the various colored markings are for each utility.

• Ensure cleanliness and maintenance of company provided vehicle, and/or equipment.

REQUIRED SKILLS:
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to read, understand, interpret plans amp; blueprints.
• Ability to safely operate all types of heavy equipment used on jobsites.
• Must be literate with smart phones amp; tablets as they are used for clocking in, and out each day.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.

EXPERIENCE:
• Must have a minimum of 5 YEARS’ experience in underground utility construction installing sewer, water, secondary water, and storm drain.

• Minimum of 5 years’ operating heavy machinery (excavator, loader, etc.) experience also required.

• 3 years' supervisory experience of a crew of up to 5 plus individuals in the underground utility construction field.

PHYSICAL/ ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:
• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs. continually throughout the day.
• Competency and awareness of surroundings to identify safety hazards.
• Employee is regularly required to sit, climb, talk, hear, see, and use fingers.
• Exposure to hot outdoor temperatures for up to 10 hours a day along with direct sunlight.
• Exposure to cold weather and snowy conditions in the winter months.

EXPECTATIONS: This is a FULL-TIME position. Working hours will vary depending on the season, job site, and demand of work. Overtime is required and varies depending on the demand of work. Attendance is an essential function of this job. A successful candidate will have reliable transportation to and from the jobsite daily.

BENEFITS:
After 60 consecutive days of employment: •Life, Health, Dental, amp; Vision insurance.
• Paid Holiday’s
After 1 YEAR of continuous employment: • Paid Vacation
• 401K Plan

$500 SIGN ON BONUS PAID AFTER 120 DAYS OF CONTINUOUS EMPLOYMENT!

Kapp Construction provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

The job description above is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties and/or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Local area, Relocation package, Night shift

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