Foreman Utilities and Site Work

rhwhite; Hanover (NH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

R.H. White seeks a Foreman Utility-Site Worker to coordinate crews installing and maintaining piping and equipment. You will read blueprints and schematics to determine procedures, lead a team, and ensure safety and quality on site.

Required are a high school diploma with master craft training, 5+ years in underground construction, and relevant credentials including OSHA-10 and a valid DOT card. This on-site role supports a 100-year tradition of employee development and community focus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with master craft designation training.
• Minimum 5 years in underground construction trades.
• Connecticut Natural Gas Utility experience and operator qualifications.
• OSHA-10 certification, DOT medical card, valid driver’s license, background check.
• Ability to lead a crew and make precise decisions within standards.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities of the work crew for installation, maintenance, and repair of piping/equipment.
• Read blueprints and schematics to determine procedures and perform work safely.
• Supervise, motivate, and direct subordinates on job sites.
• Ensure qualifications and training are up to date for customer requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Blueprint reading

Read schematics

Project coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Master craft designation

Tools

Hoists

Lift trucks

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Position Summary

The Foreman Utility‑Site Work coordinates activities of work crew engaged in the installation, maintenance and repair of a variety of piping and equipment. Installs, maintains and repairs of a variety of piping and equipment according to layout plans, blueprints, and other drawings in industrial establishment, using hoists, lift trucks, hand‑tools, and power tools: Reads blueprints and schematic drawings to determine work procedures.

Hiring Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and additional specialized training equal to a master craft designation.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in underground construction trades.
• Must have Connecticut Natural Gas Utility company experience and operator qualifications
• Must acquire, possess, and maintain all customer and company required qualifications, certifications, and training as needed. Including maintaining the "Fully Qualified" status, if applicable, for the customer the individual is assigned to. (Required qualifications and training may differ between customers within the division.)
• Working foreman should be able to work within precise limits of standards of accuracy and make decisions based on measurable criteria.
• Completion of company training programs and appropriate experience required
• Possess the leadership ability necessary to lead, motivate and direct the work of subordinates.
• Physically, working foreman must be able to work easily and skillfully with hands, lift and carry objects weighing up to 100 pounds, have good vision either naturally or with correction) and stand, stoop, kneel or crouch.
• OSHA-10 Certification (company-supported if not current), DOT Medical Card (assistance provided), valid A U.S. driver's license, successful drug screen, background check, and motor vehicle record (MVR) review per federal/state regulations.

At R.H. White, our day‑to‑day work is construction, and we do it well. Our Core Purpose, however, is to create well‑being for our people, our customers, and our communities. We've been doing it for 100 years and we are always looking for team members that want to be part of something special.

We could list a variety of construction things we do, the projects that we win, and the accolades we have received, but we would rather tell you about our culture. For instance, our employees selected three charities to dedicate our 100th‑anniversary fundraising efforts and we presented each organization - Easterseals, Alzheimer's Association, and The Greg Hill Foundation - with $100,000 checks following nine months of fundraising. Now, that is living our core purpose!

Additionally, our team members regularly volunteer with organizations that help to fight food insecurity, revitalize homes and neighborhoods, raise money for cancer and other diseases, and participate in charitable missions that are important to them and their families.

We don't only build things; we build careers. That's why our Employee Development Department manages our Construction Management Trainee (CMT) and our Foreman Development Programs. Our Leonard H. White Training Center is regularly abuzz with craft skills training and leadership learning activities as well. Yes, we have tuition reimbursement too. It's been an amazing 100 years - just ask our people!

R.H. White Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we encourage all qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply.