National Utility Trenching Foreman — 100% Travel

R-2 CONTRACTORS, INC; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union Wages

PTO / Sick Leave

Insurance

Job summary

R-2 Contractors seeks an experienced Utility-Scale Trenching Foreman to lead field crews on nationwide projects in the United States. The role requires 100% travel to active sites, planning daily trenching operations, coordinating crews and equipment, and ensuring safety and quality in all activities.

Applicants should have 5+ years in trenching or heavy civil construction and 2+ years as a Foreman, with proficiency reading drawings and operating trenching equipment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of utility-scale trenching or heavy civil construction experience.
• Minimum 2 years leading field crews as a Trenching Foreman.
• Ability to read project drawings and utility layouts.
• Experience with trench safety and quality control.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily trenching and underground conduit installation activities on utility-scale projects.
• Plan and coordinate crews, equipment, materials, and subcontractors.
• Monitor production, safety, and project progress; complete daily reports.

Skills

Leadership

Safety awareness

Communication

Organizational

Problem solving

Training/Mentoring

Crew supervision

Tools

Tesmec trenchers

Vermeer trenchers

Rock saws

Cable lay box systems

Excavators

Job description

R-2 Contractors seeks an experienced Utility-Scale Trenching Foreman to lead field crews on nationwide projects in the United States. The role requires 100% travel to active sites, planning daily trenching operations, coordinating crews and equipment, and ensuring safety and quality in all activities.

Applicants should have 5+ years in trenching or heavy civil construction and 2+ years as a Foreman, with proficiency reading drawings and operating trenching equipment.