Pipe Foreman

Position Description

The Pipe Forman will be responsible for supervising crews that install wet and dry utilities in a variety of settings including water lines, storm drain and sanitary sewer lines, and dry conduits. A pipe layer / operator will be assigned to a variety of jobs ranging from heavy highway, underground utilities, commercial site work, street improvements, waste water and water projects.

• Read, understand, interpret and enforce safety policies and practices.
• Examines blueprints to determine dimensions of structure.
• Lays out floor-plan/worksite as needed.
• Determines sequence of activities concerned with fabrication, assembly, and erection of structure.
• Assigns workers to tasks.
• Inspects work performed by subordinates to ensure conformance with specifications.
• Studies production schedules and estimates worker hour requirements for completion of job assignment.
• Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules.
• Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product to increase efficiency of work crew.
• Analyzes and resolves work problems, assists workers in solving work problems, and initiates or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals.
• Maintains time and production records.
• Estimates, requisitions, and inspects materials.
• Maintain a general knowledge of equipment used on the job including basic understanding of equipment limits and designed purposes.

Position Requirements

• A minimum of 2-3 years of supervising / crew leadership experience.
• A minimum of 4-6 years of experience of pipe laying.
• A minimum of 4-6 year (overall) of operating large heavy equipment experience in connection with pipe laying.
• Work Safely: Be able to carry 70 lbs. or more – frequent cross body movements such as bending, climbing, twisting, balancing, stooping, etc.
• A High School diploma/GED preferred.
• Flexible availability to include overtime and weekends.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Holiday Pay
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Retail Plan - 401K, employees will receive a company contribution up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Growth and Career Advancement