Job ID:  495890

Reynolds Excavation, Demolition & Utilities is a CRH Company. Our purpose, commitment to the future, and formula for growth is to champion the safety, empowerment, and development of our employees.  We strive to be The Preferred Source of quality sand, rock, landscape products, ready-mixed concrete, asphalt, paving and construction services.  We succeed as a team by embracing integrity, mutual respect, innovation, service, sustainability, and financial strength.   

Position Overview

The Underground Utilities Foreperson is responsible for underground pipe operations (sanitary sewer, storm sewer, water line) for heavy highway, road, and street rehab projects, and able to utilize/operate heavy equipment for installation of pipes.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties & Functions)

·         Inspects work site to determine sequencing and method of pipe installation and survey for potential hazards or safety concerns and to ensure materials and installation meet specifications.

·         Oversees and participates in the installation and repairs of sanitary sewer lines. Instructs and participates with other Utilities staff in the installation and repairs of water meters as needed.

·         Manage and direct crew to meet production goals. Read and interpret plans and project specifications. Understands daily production costs and production cost reports. Track material quantities and resolve discrepancies with orders

·         Interact with owners, clients, managers, subcontractors, and employees and maintain a positive working relationship. Execute work plan by effectively managing crew and equipment.

·         Manage daily timekeeping logs, equipment logs, as well as completes daily reports and daily diaries. Educate and train crew on safety, production goals, and equipment maintenance. Use positive reinforcement as a form of discipline as well as to educate, train, enforce company policies, and meet production goals.

·         Ensure operation is safe and use disciplinary actions as needed to always maintain safety. Report Injuries and damages to appropriate personnel. Ensure good housekeeping through use of toolbox talks, safety meetings, etc.

·         Keep track of work tools, trailers and other resources and take steps to limit vandalism. Planning daily and weekly activities of crew, accurately reporting progress and production, and provide schedule updates.

·         Must be capable, licensed and approved to drive a company pick-up truck or similar vehicle to work sites, offices, and other locations as required to perform job duties. Recruiting, interviews, and hires qualified applicants for available positions. Involved in all other personnel actions such as disciplining, promotions, demotions, and terminations.

·         Plan and perform complex or technical work requiring sound judgment and some decision-making authority.

Required Skills & Experience

·         3+ years of recent Utility Foreman experience on heavy highway, road, and/or bridge projects. 

·         Experience operating large heavy equipment in connection with pipe installation a plus.

·         Ability to read/understand plans/cut stakes offsets.

·         Ability to calculate and verify grades on plans.

·         Experience installing a variety of site utilities, including storm sewer, waterline, sanitary sewer, and electric ducts banks.

·         Knowledgeable with a variety of materials and installation methods to install per plans and specifications.

·         Waterline / sewer equipment operation knowledge and the ability to train employees.

·         Responsible for timekeeping, equipment tracking, quality tracking, and input on schedule development.

·         Qualified candidates must have a valid driver’s license, pass a motor vehicle check and drug screen. 

·         Must be flexible and able to workday, night and/or weekend shifts as required.

·         Strong prioritization and organizational skills; detail-oriented.

·         Must be able to work outside 90% of the time and must be able to lift to 50 pounds.

·         Must be able to prioritize, problem solve, and organizational skills, detail-oriented.

·         Strong verbal and written communication skills.

·         Dependable, self-motivated, and task-oriented.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee is frequently required to sit, climb, and use hands to signal and handle equipment. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms above their shoulders.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move anywhere up to 50 lbs.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions; and extreme cold and/or heat.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive.  They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job.  Other duties may be assigned as required.  Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Reynolds Excavation, Demolition & Utilities, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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