Excavation Foreman

JCI, A Lee Industrial Contracting Company is a 100% employee-owned company based in Midland, Michigan. We are the premier industrial contractor of choice for a broad variety of equipment installation, construction, and service projects. As employee-owners, we all strive to demonstrate the core values of Safety, Teamwork, Integrity, and Dedication each and every day. As a team, our mission is to provide our customers with the finest people, material, and equipment available. We encourage anyone who shares our values to apply today!

• Apprenticeship and Comprehensive Training Programs
• Paid Holidays Upon Hire
• Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• HSA with Employer Contribution
• Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance
• Safety Bonus Program
• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• Work Travel Incentive
• Holiday Bonus
• And so much more!

• Oversee and manage construction projects from start to finish from the field level.
• Coordinate job-site materials and equipment as needed.
• Provide quality leadership and equal opportunities for crew members to learn and further develop skills.
• Stay ahead of schedules and budgets provided.
• Always maintain a positive and productive job site.
• Ensure you pay attention to detail and follow and enforce job site and LIC safety standards.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact with crew, leadership, and customers.

• 5+ years underground construction experience.
• Read and interpret blueprints and execute job layout
• Basic math and geometry to determine area, elevation, and pitch for excavation plans.
• Competent in soil analysis – recognizing ground conditions.
• Experienced in trenching and excavating – shoring, sloping and shielding.
• Ability to setup and utilize laser level/transit.
• Knowledge of the procedure of removal and installation of underground utilities and line openings.
• Competent person certified and qualified for excavation.
• HAZWOPER certified.
• Lockout tagout certified and qualified.
• Ability to work effectively with all personality types.
• Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions.
• Self-directed and can work independently.
• Valid driver’s license.

• Basic operation of trucks & equipment, including utilize pick-up to pull a trailer
• Trailer loading and securing of material & equipment
• Forklift Operation - Material Handling up to 5000#
• Aerial -lift operation - boom & scissor lift preferred
• Telehandler preferred
• Backhoe – excavation & grading preferred
• Loader – material handling preferred
• Excavator – excavation & grading preferred
• Chauffeur or CDL-A license and medical DOT physical preferred
• Lowboy operation preferred
• Gravel train operator preferred

• Must be able to ascend and descend ladders, scaffolds, stairs and work in confined spaces and in proximity to loud equipment.
• Must be able to position one-self to work in confined spaces such as trenches, pits, manholes, attics and tunnels.
• Must be able to lift and carry or otherwise move up to 50 pounds regularly/occasionally
• Must be able to respond quickly to auditory alarms, visual signals, or other effective means to communicate hazards
• Must be able to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces.
• Must be able to work in cold/hot environments.
• Must be able to traverse irregular and steep terrain.