Underground Utility Foreman (Water, Sewer, and Storm)(Traveling)

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Job Description:\n\nKey Words - Pipe Layer / Pipe Foreman / Operator / Laborer / Watermain / Sewer Main / Superintendent / Las Cruces / Carlsbad / Santa Fe / Farmington / Gallup / Toas / Clovis / El Paso Company Information Organization Name: Jocelyn Water and Sewer, LLCFLSA Status: Non-exemptPrepared Date: 05-17-2026Hiring Manager Job Title: HR ManagerJob Level: ManagerEmployment Status: Full-time RegularPrimary Location: Albuquerque NM Job Summary Utility Foreman Directly supervise and coordinate activities of construction and workers. Coordinate with General Contractors, Owners, Engineers, Local Manicipalities, and States. Read and understand Plans, Specification, and Manicipal Requirements for installtion of Underground Utilities. Update and track daily progress and employees. Impliment all requirements of OSHA and Company Safety Programs. Represent oneself in the Company as a competent, Quality & Safety driven individual who can perform the project or job efficently. Maintaining project budgets and schedules. Develop strong teams with good work ethic and attitude. Reinforcement of a positive attitude, work/life/balance, and productivity. Education and Experience Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED)Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (OSHA 30, Trenching and Excavation Safety Competent Persons, Confined Space Training, Union or Trade Classes) Knowledge Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources. Building and Construction - Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads. Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. (spanish is also recomended) Design - Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models. Public Safety and Security - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national operations for the protection of people, property, and public. Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and their applications. Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the Project and Work being done. Personnel and Human Resources - Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems. Skills Basic SkillsActive Learning- Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.Active Listening- Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.Critical Thinking- Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.Learning Strategies- Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.Mathematics- Using mathematics to solve problems.Monitoring- Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.Reading Comprehension- Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.Science- Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.Speaking- Talking to others to convey information effectively.Writing- Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience. Social SkillsCoordination- Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.Instructing- Teaching others how to do something.Negotiation- Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.Persuasion- Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.Service Orientation- Actively looking for ways to help people.Social Perceptiveness- Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do. Complex Problem Solving SkillsComplex Problem Solving- Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. Technical SkillsEquipment Maintenance- Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.Equipment Selection- Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.Installation- Installing equipment, materials, or speciall products to meet specifications and project requirements.Operation and Control- Controlling operations of equipment or systems.Operations Analysis- Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a successfull project, ensure productivity, and the Safe & Quality installation of work.Operations Monitoring- Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly and performing required inspection to keep equipment in good shape.Quality Control Analysis- Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance. Pressure testing, leak testing, scheduled compaction & backfill testing, schedule of require inspection by Owner or Engineer.Repairing- Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.Troubleshooting- Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it. Systems SkillsJudgment and Decision Making- Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.Systems Analysis- Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.Systems Evaluation- Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system. Resource Management SkillsManagement of Financial Resources- Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures.Management of Material Resources- Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work. Performing accurate take offs, ordering of matierals, and reduce waste of project materials.Management of Personnel Resources- Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.Time Management- Managing one's own time and the time of others. Work Context Communication - Daily and Frequent comunication with crew and onsite representatives to insure work is proceeding as needed and to the Safety and Quality standards require. Daily comunication with leadership on activities, performance, and any issues that may have developed. Documentation of successes or issues onsite. Role Relationships - Understanding the importance of reflecting Safe and Qualty work to all who are associted with the project and employees onsite. Keeping professional relations inside and outside of the company to insure that Work remains Work. Responsibility for Others - Full responsability of the Crew and Project Performance. Insuring the Safety of others at or around the job site and that the installed products are correct, sound, and meet the requirements of the owner or manicipality. Conflictual Contact - There are many different opinions or interpretations on the job site to Plans, Specification, Contracts, and even safety requirements. This person must be able to identify these descrepencies, comunicate an accurate expectation or interpretation that follows or is supported by the company, and work with internal or external people to develop and document a path forward which promotes a successuful project. Work Setting - Work will be performed outside and in the elements. Travel will be require as our projects are all over New Mexico. Rotations will be used for long durations of travel to allow for rest, time with family, and personal activities. Rotation typically run on a 3-Week schedule Environmental Conditions - Heat, Wind, Noise, Cold, Equipment, and Materials Handled may all be hazardous conditions encountered Job Hazards - Equipment Operation, Trenching and Excavation, Confined Spaces, Hazardous Materials, Saw Cutting, Dust, and other Construction Hazards Body Positioning - 90% moving and walking around onsite. Climbing laders, equipment, and rough terrain. Work Attire - Long Pants, Safety Toe Boots, Short or Long Sleeve Shirt (no cut off sleeves), Hardhat, Safety Glasses, Gloves, Safety Vest, and specific PPE required for Specific Activities. Impact of Decisions - The impact of you dicisions directly affect the company every day. You're dicisions must be sound and competent based on passed experience, consultation with supervisors, and a well rounded understanding of the work at hand. Pace and Scheduling - This is a fast pace job which will require flexability, mindset, and a cool attatitude to handle day to day challenges that present themselves. Primary Job DutiesRead specifications, such as blueprints, to determine construction requirements or to plan procedures.Estimate material or worker requirements to complete jobs.Supervise, coordinate, or schedule the activities of construction or extractive workers.Confer with managerial or technical personnel, other departments, or contractors to resolve problems or to coordinate activities.Coordinate work activities with other construction project activities.Order or requisition materials or supplies.Locate, measure, and mark site locations or placement of structures or equipment, using measuring and marking equipment.Record information, such as personnel, production, or operational data on specified forms or reports.Assign work to employees, based on material or worker requirements of specific jobs.Provide assistance to workers engaged in construction or extraction activities, using hand tools or other equipment.Train workers in construction methods, operation of equipment, safety procedures, or company policies.Analyze worker or production problems and recommend solutions, such as improving production methods or implementing motivational plans.Arrange for repairs of equipment or machinery.Suggest or initiate personnel actions, such as promotions, transfers, or hires.Inspect work progress, equipment, or construction sites to verify safety or to ensure that specifications are met.Follow Safety and Quality programsEliminate Safety Concerns - Engineered Controls, Avoidance, and PPE. Take nessasary actions against repetative poor performance or unsafe acts of employees.Eliminate Quality Concerns - Actively Monitor and Track work being performed, imediatly correct bad workmanship, and take nessasary actions against repetative poor performance of employees. Note This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.