Foreperson, Underground Utilities – Sewer & Water

CRH; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus $1500

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Job summary

CRH/APAC Central is seeking a Pipe Foreperson to supervise crews installing sewer, water, and storm infrastructure. You will coordinate daily activities, ensure OSHA safety compliance, and oversee trenching, backfill, and pipe installations across multiple sites.

The role requires reading blueprints, guiding crews, and maintaining accurate reports. Travel between sites is required; CDL is a plus, and a valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• Strong background in sewer, water, storm drain, and underground utility construction.
• Knowledge of trench safety, shoring systems, and OSHA excavation standards.
• CDL is a plus; valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to read and interpret utility plans, profiles, and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, mentor, and lead crews performing sewer, water, storm drain, and underground utility installations.
• Plan, coordinate, and assign daily work activities to meet schedule and production goals.
• Oversee excavation, trenching, shoring, dewatering, and backfill operations per OSHA and project specs.
• Install and inspect PVC, ductile iron, HDPE, concrete, and steel pipe systems; manholes, hydrants, valves, services.
• Set and verify pipe line, grade, and alignment using lasers, levels, and grade rods.
• Read blueprints, utility plans, profiles, specifications, and cut sheets.
• Coordinate with inspectors, engineers, subcontractors, and utility locators.
• Conduct daily JHAs, toolbox talks, and safety meetings.
• Travel between project sites as required.

Skills

Sewer & water

Underground utilities

Leadership

OSHA safety

Blueprint interpretation

Traffic safety

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

Lectures/Laser alignment

Job description

CRH/APAC Central is seeking a Pipe Foreperson to supervise crews installing sewer, water, and storm infrastructure. You will coordinate daily activities, ensure OSHA safety compliance, and oversee trenching, backfill, and pipe installations across multiple sites.

The role requires reading blueprints, guiding crews, and maintaining accurate reports. Travel between sites is required; CDL is a plus, and a valid driver's license is required.