Underground Utility Construction Foreman

Position Description

UNDERGROUND UTILITY CONSTRUCTION FOREMAN

SALARY/ PAY: $28.00- $35.00 HOURLY (Wage determined by experience, verifiedby references and upon completion of interview).
REPORTS TO: Project Manager, & Upper Management.

SUMMARY/ ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Foremanrole, mainly but not limited to;)
The Foreman position reports directly to the Project Manager daily.
• Responsible for installation of water, sewer,secondary water, and storm drain in new housing developments and / or civilprojects.
• Effectively manage jobsite and crew while ensuring the job is done safely, ontime, & under budget.
• Enforce & be familiar with all OSHA, and SWPPP regulations.
• Ensure that tools and supplies are replenished and ready to go for eachworkday and secured each night when leaving the job.
• An ideal candidate hasfamiliarity with "Blue Stakes" & what the various colored markings are foreach utility.
• Ensure cleanliness and maintenance of company providedvehicle, and/or equipment.

REQUIRED SKILLS:
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, andmemos.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, butuninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to read, understand, interpret plans & blueprints.
• Ability to safely operate all types of heavy equipment used on jobsites.
• Must be literate with smart phones & tablets as they are used forclocking in, and out each day.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform eachessential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enableindividuals with disability to perform the essential functions.

EXPERIENCE:
• Must have a minimum of 5 YEARS' experience in underground utilityconstruction installing sewer, water, secondary water, and storm drain.
• Minimum of 5 years' operating heavy machinery(excavator, loader, etc.) experience also required.
• 3 years' supervisory experience of a crew of up to 5plus individuals in the underground utility construction field.

PHYSICAL/ ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:
• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs. continually throughout the day.
• Competency and awareness of surroundings to identify safety hazards.
• Employee is regularly required to sit, climb, talk, hear, see, and usefingers.
• Exposure to hot outdoor temperatures for up to 10 hours a day along withdirect sunlight.
• Exposure to cold weather and snowy conditions in the winter months.

EXPECTATIONS:
This is a FULL-TIME position. Working hours will varydepending on the season, job site, and demand of work. Overtime is required andvaries depending on the demand of work. Attendance is an essential function ofthis job. A successful candidate will have reliable transportation to andfrom the jobsite daily.


BENEFITS:
After 60 consecutive days of employment:
• Company Paid & Voluntary Life Insurance.
• Health, Dental, & Vision insurance.
• Paid Holiday's
After 1 YEAR of continuous employment:
• Paid Vacation
• 401K Plan Company Match Up To 5%

$500 SIGN ON BONUS PAID AFTER 120 DAYS OF CONTINUOUSEMPLOYMENT!

Kapp Construction provides equal employment opportunities to all employees andapplicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of anytype without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin,disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation,gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected byfederal, state or local laws.


This policy applies to all terms andconditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion,termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation andtraining.

The job description aboveis not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities,duties and/or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties,responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at anytime with or without notice.

Type: Full-time