GAS DISTRIBUTION FOREMAN

Mears-Group-Inc; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid training

Overtime pay

Holiday pay

Job summary

Mears Installation, LLC in Kansas City, MO is seeking a Gas Distribution Foreman to lead a field crew on gas main and service installation and replacement. You will own safety, planning, quality, and production every day while developing crew members, with year-round work and competitive pay.

You must demonstrate safety leadership, plan and schedule work, and have gas distribution experience with PE and steel systems.

Qualifications

• Ability to lead safety programs and enforce trench/excavation safety.
• Strong planning and scheduling to hit production targets.
• Experience in gas distribution with crews of 3–5+.
• Knowledge of PE and steel gas distribution and replacement work.
• Effective communication up and down the chain.
• Valid CDL is a plus; DOT medical card required for CMV.
• Willingness to travel to multiple job sites.

Responsibilities

• Own crew safety daily: tailboards, JSA, egress, live gas hazards.
• Plan and sequence work; set daily/weekly production targets.
• Supervise gas main/service installation and replacement work.
• Direct, train, and develop crew members.
• Communicate with superintendent, utilities, and inspectors.
• Ensure quality and code compliance; track production.
• Complete daily reports and safety documents.

Skills

Safety leadership

Planning & scheduling

Gas distribution experience

PE & steel gas distribution

Develop people & communicate

Valid driver's license

DOT Medical Card

Travel to job sites

Job description

BUILD AMERICA’S FUTURE.BUILD YOUR CAREER AT MEARS.

Mears Installation, LLC, a Quanta Services company, is a leader in the construction and infrastructure industry. With more than 50 years of experience, we are committed to safety, quality, and integrity. We bring together people and resources to build the framework that powers our nation.

Mears Installation, LLC is looking for a Gas Distribution Foreman to lead a field crew in our Kansas City, MO gas distribution work. In this role you own the safety, planning, quality, and production of your job every day — organizing and supervising gas main and service installation and replacement work while developing the people on your crew. Best of all, this is year-round work — gas distribution doesn't shut down when the weather turns or the commercial market slows.

The two skills that matter most in this role are safety leadership and the ability to plan and schedule the work. We are looking for a crew leader who runs a safe, organized, and productive job.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Own crew safety every day (primary responsibility): lead the daily tailboard/JSA, enforce trench and excavation safety (protective systems, soil classification, spoil setback, access and egress), manage live-gas and hot-work hazards, confirm locates, and use stop-work authority to correct unsafe conditions.
• Plan and schedule the work (primary responsibility): review prints and scope, lay out and sequence the job, set daily and weekly production targets alongside General Foreman, and make sure materials, equipment, locates, and permits are ready so the crew stays productive.
• Organize and supervise gas main and service installation and replacement work, including PE and steel projects.
• Direct, train, and develop the crew — including new hires still learning the trade.
• Communicate clearly with the superintendent and the utility or inspector and pass information down to the crew.
• Own quality and code compliance; inspect the crew's work to prevent rework and callbacks. Track production and keep the job on schedule while keeping it safe and organized.
• Complete daily reports, documents, and job aids related to work, equipment, and safety.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

• Safety leadership (required): strong working knowledge of OSHA trench and excavation safety, protective systems, and gas-specific hazards (live gas, hot work, locates), and the willingness to hold a crew accountable.
• Planning and scheduling ability (required): able to lay out and sequence a job, set production targets, and coordinate materials, equipment, locates, and permits to keep the crew productive.
• Gas distribution experience with the ability to organize and lead a crew of three to five or more.
• Knowledge of PE and steel gas distribution, including new installation and replacement work.
• Ability to develop people and communicate effectively both up and down the chain.
• Valid driver's license (Class A CDL a plus — we'll help you earn one); DOT Medical Card if driving a commercial motor vehicle.
• Physical requirements include standing and walking for extended periods on uneven, variable terrain; repeatedly lifting up to 50 lbs.; repetitive kneeling, crawling, climbing, and reaching; and working outdoors in a range of conditions, including heat and cold.
• Able to travel to job sites as needed.

Pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

WHY JOIN MEARS INSTALLATION?

• Steady, year-round work: Infrastructure-funded gas distribution work that keeps you busy through every season.
• Professional growth: Comprehensive training programs and a clear advancement path.
• Competitive Pay: We offer competitive wages and robust benefits. Details below.
• Community impact: We give back to the communities we serve.
• Our Culture: We are led by six core values; Safety, Quality, Ownership, Integrity, Service, and Team, that shape how we work, lead, and support each other.

Our Mission:

To eliminate life-threatening, life-altering, and life-ending events!

SAFETY THAT BRINGS YOU HOME:

At Mears Installation, LLC, safety is our utmost priority. We are at the forefront of enhancing safety outcomes for both our employees and clients, and we empower our workers to take ownership of their own safety. Our Capacity Model is designed to minimize the risk of accidents and injuries. As a Foreman, you are the front line of that commitment — the safety of your crew starts with you.

BENEFITS & COMPENSATION:

Despite our size, Mears Installation, LLC remains a family company, and our benefits reflect our commitment to our employees:

PAY & ADVANCEMENT

• Pay $37.95–$42.05/hour depending on classification and experience.
• A clear path to General Foreman for proven crew leaders.
• Paid training and support to develop both your leadership and technical skills.

  PREMIUMS & EXTRA EARNINGS

• Overtime at time-and-a-half for all hours over 40 in a week and for Sunday work.
• Double-time pay on seven holidays (New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day) — plus holiday pay even when you don't work them.
• $3.00/hour night differential for hours worked between 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m.
• $1.00/hour Class A CDL premium if a CDL is required for your job.
• $50/day per diem plus company-paid hotel lodging when you're working away from home, if eligible.
• Two-hour show-up pay if you report and work isn't available.

BENEFITS

• Health, prescription, dental, and vision coverage through the Steelworkers Health & Welfare Fund — the company pays 85% of the premium for employee-only, employee-plus-one, or family coverage.
• Retirement: the company contributes $1.40 for every hour you work toward your retirement plan (eligible after one year of service),