Pipe Foreman

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: DOE

Weider Contracting is seeking an ideal candidate to join our team as a Pipe Foreman.

• Are you a handson foreman who leads from the front, works outdoors, and is willing to step in wherever needed to keep the crew productive?
• Do you take pride in planning, executing, and delivering quality work, and seeing projects completed safely and correctly from start to finish?
• Are you a positive, accountable leader who sets the standard for your crew, mentors employees, and enjoys developing skills within the site development and underground utility field?

If so, Weider Contracting has the perfect opportunity for you!

Weider Contracting is a growing team of dedicated and hardworking professionals who thrive in challenging, hands-on environments and arent afraid of getting dirty in the process. Our expertise lies in moving the earth and installing the utilities that build the future of our communities. Join us and be part of a team that values hard work, integrity, and safety. Together, well create positive outcomes, embrace growth, and build our future from the ground up.

PIPE FOREMAN MISSION: Lead underground utility crews safely and efficiently while delivering highquality pipe installation through strong leadership, technical expertise, and a positive jobsite culture.

Our Core Values:

1. Put Safety First
   • Never compromise a safe working environment for our people and those around us.
   • Commit to fostering a culture of safe working practices and a desire to learn and improve.
2. Do Whats Right
   • Act with honesty and integrity.
   • Deliver work the right way.
   • Hold self and others accountable.
3. Win-Win-Win
   • Work with those who are interested in creating positive outcomes for all stakeholders: our clients, our people, and our company.
4. Grow Together
   • Create opportunities for our people to be their best, personally and professionally.
   • Be open to change and learning new skills.
   • Foster partnerships with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers that make us all better businesses.
5. Give Back
   • Share knowledge that benefits the industry and the people it impacts.
   • Participate in and support the communities where we live and work.

Key Responsibilities and Description of Duties:

Safety & Compliance

• Possess and demonstrate advanced safety training specific to site development and underground utilities
• Maintain an advanced understanding of excavation and trench safety standards
• Proactively identify and correct unsafe working conditions before incidents occur
• Promote and strictly enforce the use of proper PPE and adherence to all safety procedures
• Safely shut down active utility lines in emergency situations
• Properly use confined space tools and safety devices
• Work safely in and around confined spaces in compliance with all regulations

Leadership & Crew Management

• Lead by example with professionalism, accountability, and work ethic
• Maintain a calm and composed demeanor during challenges or highpressure situations
• Encourage employee growth, skill development, and sound decisionmaking
• Communicate effectively with team members across all job levels
• Clearly explain daily work plans, tasks, and activity schedules
• Handle difficult or corrective conversations in a professional and respectful manner
• Set a positive tone on a daily basis while fostering a fun, respectful, and teamoriented work environment
• Willing to step out of equipment and assist on the ground when needed

Planning, Productivity & Reporting

• Plan and clearly communicate daily work activities, goals, and expectations to crew members
• Forecast and schedule labor, equipment, and material needs in advance
• Identify work activities that fall outside of contract scope and communicate accordingly
• Complete daily reports accurately and on time, including detailed descriptions of the work performed
• Consistently document work with photos and upload them with daily timecards

Technical & Field Skills

• Read and interpret site and utility plans accurately
• Layout pipe and manholes from survey stakeout
• Set up and operate pipe lasers
• Shoot grades using a transit and level
• Understand and utilize onsite GPS technology for layout and grading

Position Type: Full Time

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Pipe Foreman in underground utility and site development work
• Strong leadership abilities with a high level of safety awareness and organizational skills
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting heavy materials and standing for extended periods
• Reliable transportation to and from work
• Regular attendance and punctuality are required

Compensation:

• Salary Position: Based on competency and skill level.
• Vehicle reimbursement and fuel card.
• Accrued paid time off (PTO) at start of employment, and paid holidays after 6 months.
• Employer-sponsored Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefit Plans become available on the first day of the month following 30 days of employment.