Gas Foreman-New Con CDL-A Preferred

Riley Brothers, Inc.; Kentucky; On-site; USD 47,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Peak Utility Infrastructure in Kentucky is seeking a Gas Foreman to lead field crews, ensure safety, and uphold quality workmanship across electric, gas, and telecom projects.

Pay rate is $34.00-$44.00 per hour with CDL-A and a valid driver's license required; prior utility construction supervision experience is preferred. This hands-on role requires strong leadership and coordination with supervisors and subcontractors.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or desired.
• Three to five years in a utility construction role preferred.
• CDL A and valid driver's license required.
• Experience with underground utilities is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead field crews as the first line of supervision and ensure safe, quality workmanship.
• Maintain daily crew schedules and coordinate with supervisors and subcontractors.
• Verify transactions align with contracts and organizational policies.
• Coordinate inspections, tool/equipment certifications, and material releases.
• Maintain documentation for time, expenses, and project records.
• Respond to inquiries from internal departments regarding time reports and billing.
• Schedule safety inspections and manage vendor rentals for projects.

Skills

Leadership

Safety awareness

Communication

Time management

Heavy equipment operation

Education

High School Diploma

CDL A

Driver's License

Job description

Peak Utility Infrastructure is an integrated engineering and construction company that serves the Electric, Natural Gas, and Telecommunications industries. We provide a full suite of engineering, construction, operations, and maintenance services, including repair, replacement, maintenance, and installation of natural gas, telecommunications, and electric infrastructure through our operating subsidiaries: SiteWise, Kelly Cable, Riley Brothers, 5 Star Electric, Superior Hydrovac and Superior Pipeline Services.

Position Title:Gas Foreman

Our Core Values:Guided by Safety. Focused on Communities. Powered by Care.

Pay Rate: $34.00-$44.00 per hour

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Under the direction of the Department Supervisor, theForeman is the first line of supervision to field crews. The Foreman provides daily leadership over crews to ensure a safe working environment, quality workmanship, customer satisfaction, and compliance with governmental agencies. The Foreman demonstrates and promotes Peak Utilities Services Group and Subsidiaries Core values.

Roles and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Collect and monitor daily time and material coordination sheets coming from the field crews
• Verify that transactions comply with Xcel Gas contracts and standards and Peak Utilities Services Group and Subsidiaries policies and procedures
• Update daily crew schedules and communications to Peak Utilities Services Group and Subsidiaries Supervisors
• Process Xcel job packets, coordinate with permit technician and coordinate the accuracy and updates for Material Releases for individual projects
• Maintain organized system of document retention
• Maintain updated job scheduling and completion records
• Respond to inquiries from internal departments regarding time reports, billing, unit and Time and Expense questions
• Schedule quality and safety crew inspections for Operations management
• Support the coordination of third- party vendor rentals and repairs for individual job projects
• Coordinate and schedule the inspection and certification of tool and equipment inspection
• Coordinate the scheduling of ancillary services on projects with Supervisor’s assistance
• Maintain a log with phone calls, discussions, requests, events, emails, and similar
• The Foreman provides daily leadership over New Construction crews to ensure a safe working environment, quality workmanship, customer satisfaction, and compliance with governmental agencies

Success Factors

• Knowledge of basic underground utilities
• Skills in operating heavy equipment and machines proficiently and safely
• Ability to use time and equipment efficiently to complete projects on time
• Ability to communicate effectively in a team environment
• Mechanical aptitude
• Mapping and Print Reading
• Ability to work in confined spaces
• Mechanical ability; and knowledge of equipment and heavy vehicle operation, maintenance, and repair
• Repetitive Lifting of Vac Piping Connections

Experience and Education

• High school diploma or equivalent desired
• Three to Five (3-5) years’ experience in a utility construction role is require
• Experience working with underground utilities desired
• CDL A is required

Additional Requirements/Licenses/Certifications

• Possession of a valid State Driver's License is required within two weeks of employment
• Candidates must pass Criminal and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) background check and a pre-employment drug screen
• Authorization to work in the US

Notes

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Driver License

Driver License - CDL A

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