Underground Utility Foreperson

Job Summary

APAC-Kansas, Inc., Shears Construction, is a multi-million dollar heavy highway contractor established in 1874. They offer a diverse range of services including paving, utility, dirt-grading, and concrete flat work. The company values safety and professional development, providing a rewarding career with challenging work and potential for advancement.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to lead impactful projects and advance your career in a growing industry.
• Work with a supportive team that values safety, innovation, and professional development.
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and pathways for certification and advancement.

What You’ll Do

• Lead, motivate, and supervise a skilled crew of up to five team members to deliver high-quality underground utility installations.
• Organize daily tasks, set clear goals, and ensure efficient project execution from start to finish.
• Manage materials, equipment, and vehicles to maximize productivity and minimize downtime.
• Maintain accurate records—including time cards and daily reports—and monitor project costs to keep work on track and within budget.
• Uphold and enforce company policies, prioritizing safety and compliance at every stage.
• Communicate effectively with team members, supervisors, and clients to ensure clear understanding of plans, specifications, and expectations.
• Perform essential physical tasks, including heavy lifting and operating multiple pieces of heavy equipment.
• Drive continuous improvement and take on additional duties as assigned by supervisors.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience: 5–10 years of underground utility experience, with at least three years as a crew leader.
• Leadership: Proven ability to lead, train, and inspire a crew, fostering teamwork and accountability.
• Technical Skills: Skilled in reading and interpreting plans, specifications, grade, slope, and elevations; familiarity with grade equipment such as lasers.
• Equipment Operation: Competence in operating a variety of heavy construction equipment.
• Organizational Ability: Strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities and resources effectively.
• Licenses: Valid driver’s license required; CDL and relevant certifications (e.g., Trenching/Shoring Competent Person, OSHA 30-hour) are a plus.
• Education: High school diploma or GED required.
• Communication: Clear written and verbal communication skills for working with teams and clients.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate elevations, slopes, material quantities, and interpret bar graphs.
• Computer Skills: Proficiency with keyboarding and database software.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Regularly required to sit, talk, hear, climb, stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, and reach overhead.
• Ability to lift and move 10–100 lbs as needed.
• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including extreme cold, heat, humidity, and exposure to moving mechanical parts.
• Adapt to moderate to loud noise levels and changing environments.

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. They operate in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows employees to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization. CRH is an equal opportunity employer and an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.