Lead Utilities Foreman - Water & Sewer Installations

Sanders Brothers Construction Co. Inc.; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Dental

Vacation & Holiday Pay

401K

Profit Sharing and Bonuses

Job summary

Sanders Brothers Construction Company is actively seeking a Utilities Foreman to lead day-to-day water, sewer, and storm drain utility installations and repairs. You will supervise a crew, ensure accurate grading, and coordinate with inspectors and customers to maintain quality and safety on each project.

The role demands thorough knowledge of trenching, pipe installation, and equipment operation, with the ability to train and guide workers in a fast-paced construction environment.

Qualifications

• Five years experience managing a utility pipeline crew.
• Knowledge of reading, understanding, and implementing drawings.
• Basic mathematical skills are required.
• Thorough knowledge of bench marks and grades.
• Must have communication skills to lead craftspeople in labor and equipment operation.
• Thorough knowledge of proper use of equipment, materials and supplies used in heavy construction work.
• Based on duties, may be required to obtain DOT medical certification.
• Must obtain a negative drug test result prior to hire and maintain throughout term of employment.
• Must meet SBCC's employment standards with regards to background checks.
• Must have the ability to stand, crawl and kneel for long periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day water, sewer, and storm drain utility pipeline operations.
• Direct a crew as a working foreman and perform skilled work in installation and repair of water and sewer facilities.
• Supervise utilities brick mason crew when on job site.
• Establish grades off of a benchmark.
• Supervise installation of underground utilities including water, sewer and storm drain.
• Supervision over a crew of skilled and unskilled workers or two or more small crews.
• Ensure safe digging practices, trench box usage and installation.
• Communicate with inspectors, customers and SBCC employees in a courteous and professional manner.
• Safely operate heavy equipment such as loader and excavator.
• Perform basic preventive maintenance of equipment.
• Work in confined spaces after required training at varying depths.
• Excavate in trench boxes and ensure proper trench grade.
• Assist with installation of trench boxes and piping.
• Identify and communicate poor trench conditions to ensure safety.
• Follow plans to set pipeline and necessary depth and grade.
• Use track hoe for placement of ductile, concrete and steel piping.
• Maintain clean and orderly job site and company vehicle.
• Comply with SBCC policies and safety requirements.
• Meet or exceed production goals.
• Perform any other general duties as specified.

Skills

Crew leadership

Reading drawings

Mathematics

Bench marks & grades

Equipment operation

DOT certification

Drug test compliance

Background checks

Driver's license

Tools

Track hoe operation

Job description

Sanders Brothers Construction Company is actively seeking a Utilities Foreman to lead day-to-day water, sewer, and storm drain utility installations and repairs. You will supervise a crew, ensure accurate grading, and coordinate with inspectors and customers to maintain quality and safety on each project.

The role demands thorough knowledge of trenching, pipe installation, and equipment operation, with the ability to train and guide workers in a fast-paced construction environment.