Pipe Foreperson
Fayetteville, AR, US, 72703
Job ID: 519351
APAC Central Inc., is a CRH company producing and providing crushed aggregate materials, sand, ready-mix concrete, asphalt, and performing as a regional heavy highway/infrastructure construction firm serving Arkansas, Oklahoma, and southern Missouri. APAC-Central, Inc. and its founding companies have been serving our customers since early in the 20th Century and look forward to continued success in the 21st Century!
**Sign on Bonus $1500**
Position Overview
Are you an experienced leader looking to make an impact in the utility installation industry? As a Pipe Foreperson, you will supervise and coordinate crews in the installation of pipe systems, supports, and fittings—ensuring project quality, safety, and efficiency every step of the way. This is a hands-on, pivotal role where your expertise and leadership will help shape the success of our projects and the development of your team.
Why Join Us?
· Competitive pay: $26-28 an hour, depending on experience.
· Lead high-quality utility projects—be at the forefront of mainline pipe installation and site management.
· Grow your career—work with industry experts and expand your leadership and technical skills.
· Champion safety and teamwork—foster a culture of safety, accountability, and collaboration.
· Competitive pay and benefits—we value our people and reward excellence.
Key Responsibilities
· Supervise, mentor, and guide crews of skilled and unskilled workers on job sites.
· Plan and schedule daily assignments, ensuring all tasks are completed safely and efficiently.
· Oversee trenching, shoring, and mainline pipe installation while maintaining top-quality standards.
· Read and interpret construction blueprints, charts, maps, and project plans.
· Conduct onsite inspections, troubleshoot project issues, and facilitate safety meetings.
· Operate and inspect heavy equipment safely; perform pre- and post-shift checks.
· Locate utilities and buried lines prior to excavation.
· Maintain detailed records including progress reports, safety logs, and time tickets.
· Assist with general labor tasks, job site clean-up, and minor equipment maintenance.
· Set up and move laser levels, tripods, and pipe lasers as needed.
· Ensure job site safety by setting up barricades, cones, and fencing.
· Travel between project sites as required.
Qualifications
· Extensive experience in utility installation, with strong knowledge of mainline pipe work, trenching, and shoring standards.
· High school diploma or GED preferred, but not required.
· One to two years of related experience or training; equivalent combinations of education and experience considered.
· Ability to read and comprehend blueprints, site specifications, and instructions.
· Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and organizational skills.
· Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
· Valid driver’s license required; CDL is a plus.
· Must pass pre-employment background check, drug screen, and physical fitness/agility test.
Physical & Work Environment Requirements
· Frequently required to climb, balance, and perform tasks involving physical agility.
· Regularly sit, climb, and use hand signals or equipment; occasionally stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, stoop, crouch, or reach above shoulder height.
· Lift and move objects weighing up to 25-50 lbs. as needed.
· Work primarily outdoors, often in extreme weather and environmental conditions.
· Comfortable working in all weather conditions; exposed to jobsite hazards such as moving machinery, high places, airborne particles, and loud environments.
· Must have specific vision abilities, including close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, to operate equipment safely.
· Reasonable accommodations provided as necessary to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Core Competencies
· Quality: Deliver precise, thorough work and monitor for excellence.
· Productivity: Complete assignments efficiently and strive for continuous improvement.
· Safety: Adhere to all safety procedures and proactively identify risks.
· Attendance: Demonstrate reliability and punctuality in all aspects of work.
· Dependability: Follow directions, meet deadlines, and commit to project goals.
· Communication: Listen actively, clarify instructions, and respond effectively to questions.
· Teamwork: Foster a positive team environment, supporting collective success.
Ready to Lead?
If you’re a driven professional passionate about safety, teamwork, and high-quality utility installation, we want to hear from you. Apply today to join our team and take your career to the next level as a Pipe Foreperson.
Note: This description outlines typical responsibilities and requirements and is not all-inclusive. Duties and requirements may be modified as needed. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities.
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!
APAC Central Inc., a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Nearest Major Market: Fayetteville
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