Pipe Crew Foreman

Job Description

Job Description

Pipe Foreman

Experience Required: 3-5 Years

Supervises and coordinates the activities of team members engaged in one or more occupations. This includes but not limited to the laying of sanitary/storm sewer pipelines. Lays pipe to form water, sewer, or storm sewer pipelines. Duties require the study of utility and utility conflict plans, setting up laser and other engineering instruments to install pipelines at proposed elevations. Must be able to interpret production schedules and comply with all federal, state, and public utility regulations including Erosion Control Laws and Regulations. Must complete the required trenching and excavation training requirements set forth by The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

Core Competencies:

Organizational skills and the ability to prioritize

Attention to detail and accuracy

Excellent communication skills; must be able to read and speak English

Working knowledge of all applicable OSHA standards

Read and interpret plans/specs/regulations

Check/figure grades

Operate equipment

Willingness to react to changes in priorities

Core Duties:

Be punctual, dependable and professional at all times

Work with cost effectiveness, profitability and safety in mind

Lead by example

Lead the safety effort by recognizing and correcting hazards as soon as they are present and being the #1 safety advocate for the crew

Be a mentor to other team members by teaching them proper construction techniques

Conduct daily hazard briefing

Complete time sheet with pertinent info from the day's activity and submit per payroll schedule

Complete all required paperwork (daily project reports, tool box talks, delivery tickets, etc.) and submit to office weekly

Coordinate production schedule and project requirements with superintendent and/or project managers

Communicate to the crew the plan for the day prior to work beginning

Work to meet daily production goals

Ensure work area is safe of underground hazards before digging

Coordinate with superintendent to maintain current utility locates

Inspect and inventory materials upon delivery. Report any deficiencies to the leader in charge immediately

Inspect equipment and hand tools; have deficient items repaired/replaced

Ensure all backfilling around pipe and structures is completed per project plans and specs

Check all inverts and pipe slopes for accuracy according to stakes and plans

Take all necessary actions to protect completed work

Keep jobsite, equipment, truck and trailer neat and orderly

Communicate time away from work with your team leader and other team members with sufficient notice to make plans for changing personnel to focus on the priorities

Transport team members to and from jobsite as needed

Willingness to work hours as required

Education/Training/Certification:

• OSHA Supervisor Training
• Trenching and Shoring Competent Person
• Rigging
• First Aid/CPR
• Forklift

* Sanford Contractors is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

* Labor Activities– Physical Requirements

Must be able to lift more than 50 lbs, bend, stoop, kneel, and climb ladders regularly. Work involves frequent shoveling, raking, using hand tools and handling materials in and around trenches or uneven terrain. Requires standing or walking for extended periods and working outdoors in various weather conditions.