HDD Foreman II- CDL-A Required

About the role

The HDD Foreman II is the first line of supervision to field crews. They provide daily leadership over departmental crews to ensure a safe working environment, quality workmanship, customer satisfaction, and compliance with governmental agencies.

Responsibilities

• Confirm bore path with install foreman and drill operator (including walking the bore path)
• Perform job site analysis (JSA) including completion of paperwork
• Ensure there are proper clearances to install the product per standards
• Record the depth of the tool head every 10 feet or sooner if needed
• Avoidance of potential issues
• Communicate with Supervisor daily to turn in required paperwork (i.e. Dailies labor hours, F and D tickets, vehicle maintenance reports, etc.)
• Follows specifications for the job and company policies
• Complies with safety procedures while driving and at job site
• Strive for optimal production while working safely and performing quality work
• Provide leadership, guidance and direct crew on tasks
• At end of workday, truck and equipment should be returned to shop and secured
• Verify that transactions comply with Xcel Gas contracts and standards and Peak Utilities Services Group and Subsidiaries policies and procedures
• Update daily crew schedules and communications to Peak Utilities Services Group and Subsidiaries Supervisors
• Process Xcel job packets, coordinate with permit technician and coordinate the accuracy and updates for Material Releases for individual projects
• Assists in the coordination and delivery of client notification letters
• Schedule locates, locate meets and municipal inspector meetings
• Maintain organized system of document retention
• Maintain updated job scheduling and completion records
• Respond to inquiries from internal departments regarding time reports, billing, unit and Time and Expense questions
• Schedule quality and safety crew inspections for Operations management
• Support the coordination of third-party vendor rentals and repairs for individual job projects
• Coordinate and schedule the inspection and certification of tool and equipment inspection
• Coordinate the scheduling of ancillary services on projects with Supervisor’s assistance
• Maintain a log with phone calls, discussions, requests, events, emails, and similar
• Gives estimated times, materials, equipment and supplies needed
• Sends crews on assignments and assists with operational tasks
• Maintains inventories and requests supplies and equipment needed
• Identifies hazardous materials prior to commencing work using the Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
• Utilizes a proactive approach to anticipate and resolve potential issues
• Disciplines and coaches employees

Requirements

• Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods, often under adverse climatic conditions
• Working knowledge of DOT regulations (Vehicle and Operator Qualifications)
• Strong knowledge of underground utilities
• Two to three (2-3) years demonstrated Horizontal Directional Drilling locating experience
• Three to five (3-5) years’ experience in a utility construction role is required
• Two to three (2-3) years demonstrated experience in dry utilities is preferred
• Possession of a valid State Commercial Driver’s License (CDL-A) is required
• Candidates must pass Motor Vehicle Record (MVR), a Department of Transportation (DOT) regulated physical as a requirement of the job and pass a pre-employment drug screen

Qualifications

• Self-motivated, safety, quality and production minded
• Ability to read and comprehend and follow all quality/safety policies and procedures
• Ability to lift up to 80 lbs multiple times during a work shift
• Ability to climb, dig, work in tight spaces, on uneven surfaces, walking, stooping, and kneeling
• Ability to understand and follow specific oral and written instructions
• Ability to work well independently and as a part of a team with co-workers
• Ability to pass motor vehicle, criminal background check, and comply with drug-free workplace policy

Skills

• Knowledge of underground pot holing is a plus

Benefits

N/A

Pay

$30.00 - $38.00 per hour DOE

Schedule

N/A