Crew Leader - Wet Utility, Richmond Area

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

PTO

401K with Company Match

Company Vehicle

Job summary

Muller, Inc. is seeking a Utility Foreman to oversee field crews on water and sewer excavation projects at job sites in Virginia. The role requires coordinating trenching, equipment operation, and safety compliance with OSHA policies, while ensuring timely completion.

You will communicate with clients, train staff, and maintain quality control, with a schedule Monday to Friday and some Saturdays. A valid driver's license and experience with wet utilities are preferred.

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.

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.

Skills

Client communication

Wet utility experience

Operate excavators

Driver's license

Work in confined spaces

Attention to detail

Team training

Job description

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
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• PTO
• 401K with Company Match
• Company Vehicle