Auger Boring Foreman - Lead Operator & Field Safety

Midwest Mole; Greenfield (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Midwest Mole seeks an experienced Auger Boring Foreman to lead field operations across the Midwest and DC area. You will run auger boring machines, weld with cutting torches, and interpret plans to determine pipe inverts and grades.

You will set up alignments with a transit, shoot grades with level and grade rod, and perform routine maintenance on equipment. Travel and relocation may be required.

Qualifications

• 5 years auger boring experience.
• Able to obtain a CDL physical.
• Valid driver’s license with no major infractions in 3 years.
• Willing to join Operating Engineers union where required.
• Willing to work with the crew as foreman.
• Up to 100% travel; mainly Midwest and DC area; weekends at home.
• Communicate with superiors and customers.
• Trench safety knowledge of safe excavation.
• Proficient in basic construction math: grades, depths, cuts, volumes.
• Daily safety discussions with crew and toolbox talks; document electronically.
• Submit daily progress reports and receipts electronically.
• Work schedule typically 4-10 or 5-8; longer travel may be 6 on 1 off etc.
• Company pays airfare for travel.

Responsibilities

• Run auger boring machines up to 72 inches.
• Operate cutting torch and weld.
• Interpret plans to determine inverts and grade.
• Set up and shoot alignment with a transit.
• Shoot grade with level and grade rod.
• Perform routine maintenance on auger bore equipment.
• Operate Large Excavators 70,000–110,000 SAEControls.
• Thread carrier pipe with spacers and wood blocking/rails.
• Dig pits with trench boxes safely.
• Lead as foreman, with travel as needed.

Skills

Welding

Transit alignment

Grade calculations

Construction math

Equipment maintenance

Excavator operation

Pipe threading

Foreman experience

Safety compliance

Tools

SAEControls

Job description

Midwest Mole seeks an experienced Auger Boring Foreman to lead field operations across the Midwest and DC area. You will run auger boring machines, weld with cutting torches, and interpret plans to determine pipe inverts and grades.

You will set up alignments with a transit, shoot grades with level and grade rod, and perform routine maintenance on equipment. Travel and relocation may be required.