Utility Foreman

Wildcat Companies • Colorado Springs, CO

53d • Onsite

About The Position

The Foreman will be responsible for supervising and coordinating activities for a utility crew on varying heavy civil construction projects.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• Must have a clean driving record
• 5 years of quality experience in heavy civil construction specifically working on underground utilities
• 2-3 years of experience in managing and leading a team
• Calculating grade, Cuts / Fills
• Judgement and decision making
• Critical thinking
• Reading comprehension
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Logical reasoning
• Time management

Responsibilities

• Lead by example that safety is the number one priority.
• Supervises and coordinates activities of work crews engaged in activities relating to placement of wet underground utilities, such as laying and connecting pipe for water, sewer, and storm.
• Ensure efficiency and quality work relating to installation of storm drain systems, fresh water systems, and sewer systems
• Supervise, coordinate and schedule activities with other crews and contractors on a project
• Read specifications, such as blueprints, to determine construction requirements and procedure planning
• Inspect work progress, equipment or construction sites to verify safety, quality and specifications are met
• Locate, measure and mark site locations or placement of structures or equipment
• Coordinate work activities with other construction project activities
• Confer with superintendent or technical personnel, other departments or contractors to resolve problems or to coordinate activities
• Assist workers engaged in construction activities, using hand tools or other equipment
• Train and develop crew members as deemed necessary
• Maintain good customer relations by acting in a professional and courteous manner
• Ability to proficiently operate excavator, front bucket loaders, fork lift and skid steer.
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Accident and Cancer Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term disability
• 401(k) with match
• Yearly boot reimbursement
• Referral bonus program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED