Foreman - Johnson Service Company Eastern Nebraska

Midlands Contracting; Norfolk (NE); On-site; USD 85,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Bonus program

Paid training opportunities

Health Insurance: Company pays 50% of

Life Insurance: Company pays 50% of

401(k) with company match

Dental and Vision insurance

Cafeteria/Flexible Benefits Plan

Aflac supplemental insurance options

Job summary

Johnson Service Company, a division of Midlands Contracting, Inc., seeks a Foreman to lead our field crew across Eastern Nebraska. The role requires supervisory experience, strong work ethic, attention to detail, and willingness to travel.

Salary ranges from $85,000 to $150,000 per year, with 50+ hours weekly, weekdays travel, and per diem. Company-provided truck, housing or hotel accommodations, and a full benefits package including health, life, 401(k), and PTO.

Qualifications

• Supervisory or management experience required.
• Ability to lead and manage a two-person crew.
• Experience in pipeline cleaning/televising preferred but training provided.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage field crews across projects.
• Coordinate pipeline cleaning and televising operations.
• Communicate with city engineers and ensure professionalism on site.
• Maintain safety and productivity on projects.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Willingness to travel

Strong work ethic

Attention to detail

Mechanical aptitude

Ability to lead a two-person crew

Education

CDL required (Class A or B)

Tools

Pipeline CCTV/televising equipment

Job description

Johnson Service Company, a division of Midlands Contracting, Inc., is seeking a Foreman to join our growing construction team. This position is based throughout Eastern Nebraska, and you can live anywhere in the region. We are looking for an individual with a strong work ethic, attention to detail, dependability, and a willingness to travel.

Job Details

• Salary: $85,000 – $150,000 (based on experience)

• Hours: 50+ hours per week (no weekends)

• Travel: Most projects require being out of town Monday–Friday (home on weekends)

• Hotel accommodations provided by the company

• Nightly per diem for meals while working out of town

• Company-provided pickup truck and cell phone

• Year-round employment—no winter layoffs

• Class A or B CDL required (or the ability and desire to obtain one).

• Previous supervisory or management experience required.

• Ability to lead and manage a two-person crew effectively.

• Capable of managing projects, including communication with city employees and engineers while maintaining professionalism.

• Experience in pipeline cleaning and televising is preferred but not required—training will be provided.

• Ability to troubleshoot and manage difficult situations encountered during cleaning and televising operations.

• Ability to operate a pipeline observation computer system for televising (training provided).

• Must be mechanically inclined.

• Experience with the operation, maintenance, and minor repairs of combo trucks used for jetting and vacuuming pipelines.

• Responsible for tracking and entering daily manhours and production quantities.

• Responsible for documenting performance feedback or issues clearly and professionally.

• Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. independently and assist with heavier loads as needed.

• Able to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl for extended periods.

• Must abide by all company safety rules (safety training provided).

• Ability to pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug screen.

• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

• Paid time off

• Paid holidays

• Bonus program

• Paid training opportunities

• Health Insurance: Company pays 50% of premiums for employees and family members

• Life Insurance: Company pays 50% of premiums for employees and family members

• 401(k) with company match (immediate vesting)

• Dental and Vision insurance

• Cafeteria/Flexible Benefits Plan

• Aflac supplemental insurance options

Notice to Applicant:

This position is subject to an MVR and criminal history report.