Lead Mainline Foreman: Underground Utility Construction

Boudreau Pipeline; Corona (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Boudreau Pipeline is seeking a Mainline Foreman to lead trenching, excavation and pipe installation crews in Corona, CA. You will supervise pipelayers, operators, and laborers, ensure safety, quality, and production targets, and coordinate with the Superintendent and inspectors.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in mainline or underground utilities, 2+ years leadership, a valid CA driver’s license, OSHA 30, and trench safety knowledge.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3–5 years of Mainline or underground utility experience required.
• 2+ years of leadership experience as a Lead Pipelayer, Operator, or Assistant Foreman preferred.
• Valid California driver’s license required.
• OSHA 30 required (or must obtain after hire).
• Competent Person, Trench Safety, Confined Space preferred.
• First Aid/CPR preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise Mainline crews performing trenching, excavation, pipe installation, backfill, compaction, and grading.
• Review daily scope, production goals, sequencing, and safety expectations with the Superintendent.
• Interpret and communicate plans, profiles, cut sheets, and utility drawings to crew members.
• Coordinate equipment, manpower, and materials to meet daily production targets.
• Ensure trench safety compliance including shoring, shielding, benching, and Competent Person requirements.
• Oversee installation of underground utilities including water, sewer, storm drain, and related systems as assigned.
• Direct operators during trenching, backfill, compaction, and grading operations.

Skills

Safety leadership

Plan interpretation

Trench safety

Communication

Production management

Hazard awareness

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Boudreau Pipeline is seeking a Mainline Foreman to lead trenching, excavation and pipe installation crews in Corona, CA. You will supervise pipelayers, operators, and laborers, ensure safety, quality, and production targets, and coordinate with the Superintendent and inspectors.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in mainline or underground utilities, 2+ years leadership, a valid CA driver’s license, OSHA 30, and trench safety knowledge.