Crew Leader - Wet Utility, Richmond Area

Muller,-Inc.; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary rate

PTO

401K with Company Match

Company Vehicle

Job summary

Muller, Inc. is seeking a Crew Leader for Wet Utility work in the Richmond area. The role is a full-time, non-exempt position located on a job site. Reporting to Superintendents and Project Managers, you will lead a crew in excavations and trenching for water and sewer lines.

Responsibilities include operating excavators, ensuring safety and OSHA compliance, and training team members. A valid driver's license and ability to work in confined spaces are required; some Saturdays may be needed.

Qualifications

• 1 year of wet utility experience or more.
• Must be able to operate large excavators with precision.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Ability to work in confined spaces.
• Ability to communicate directly with clients.

Responsibilities

• Excavates trenches for water, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer.
• Installs trench boxes as necessary.
• Operates equipment in accordance with safety policies and OSHA procedures.
• Ensures proper excavation and compaction procedures.
• Performs daily equipment inspections and greases as required.
• Demonstrates knowledge of underground utilities.
• Trains team members as needed in a hands-on manner.

Skills

Wet utility

Trench excavation

Equipment operation

Safety compliance

Driver's license

Client communication

Tools

Excavators

Job description

Crew Leader - Wet Utility, Richmond Area

Title:Utility Foreman

Type:Full time, non-exempt

Location:Job Site

Reports To:Superintendents & Project Managers

Schedule:Monday – Friday, some Saturdays

Disclaimer: The following description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential responsibilities of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required.

Responsibilities:

• Excavates trenches for water, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer
• Installs trench boxes as necessary
• Operates equipment in compliance with Muller's safety policies and OSHA procedures
• Ensure proper excavation & compaction procedures are performed
• Ensures all equipment is maintained by performing daily equipment inspections & grease equipment at required intervals
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of underground utilities
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as required to complete the job
• Manage quality control and production
• Train team members as needed in a hands‑on manner

Qualifications:

• Must be able to communicate directly with clients
• 1 year of experience or more with wet utility
• Must be able to operate large excavators with precision
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Must be able to work in confined spaces
• Ability to access secured facilities
• High attention to detail

Physical Requirements:

• Employee must be physically fit to perform duties of the job in all types of environments and conditions, including heavy lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling (up to 50 lbs.).
• Regularly required to sit and stand, must be able to use hands to fingers, handle or feel and verbally communicate and listen.
• Other physical requirements include walking, climbing, balancing, and stooping, kneeling, crouching, bending or crawling.
• Specific vision abilities required by the position include distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Compensation:

• Competitive salary rate plus bonuses
• PTO
• 401K with Company Match
• Company Vehicle

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