Crew Leader - Wet Utility, Richmond Area
About The Position
The Utility Foreman leads wet utility work involving water, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer. The role is based at job sites and reports to Superintendents and Project Managers. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with some Saturdays. This is a full-time, non-exempt position. The position includes excavating trenches, installing trench boxes when needed, and operating equipment in compliance with company safety policies and OSHA procedures. The Utility Foreman ensures proper excavation and compaction, maintains equipment through daily inspections and required greasing, and applies working knowledge of underground utilities. The role also manages quality control and production and provides hands-on training to team members as needed. Employees must be physically fit to work in varied environments and conditions. Physical demands include lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds; sitting and standing; walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, bending, and crawling; and using hands to handle or feel. The position also requires verbal communication and listening, as well as distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of wet utility experience.
- Ability to operate large excavators with precision.
- Valid driver's license.
- Ability to work in confined spaces.
- Ability to access secured facilities.
- Ability to communicate directly with clients.
- High attention to detail.
- Physical ability to perform the duties described, including lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds and working in varied environments and conditions.
Responsibilities
- Excavate trenches for water, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer.
- Install trench boxes as necessary.
- Operate equipment in compliance with company safety policies and OSHA procedures.
- Ensure proper excavation and compaction procedures are performed.
- Maintain equipment by performing daily inspections and greasing equipment at required intervals.
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of underground utilities.
- Manage quality control and production.
- Train team members as needed in a hands-on manner.
- Perform other related duties and responsibilities as required to complete the job.
Benefits
- Competitive salary rate plus bonuses
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- PTO
- 401(k) with company match
- Company vehicle
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
