Operator Foreman

Apex Systems; Summerville (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

ESPP (employee stock purchase plan)

HSA plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Everforth Apex is seeking a Foreman with waterline and sewer experience to lead field crews on excavation, trenching, and underground utility installation projects. The role requires strong on-site leadership, adherence to safety practices, and the ability to coordinate equipment and personnel efficiently.

The ideal candidate will inspect equipment, ensure trench readiness, and manage quality control while communicating with supervision and coordinating with subcontractors and teams on a busy

Qualifications

• Experience in waterline and sewer construction preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret plans and specs.
• Strong safety training and adherence to standards.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and operate equipment; report maintenance needs.
• Safely excavate and trench for underground utilities.
• Oversee pipe installation, bedding, backfill, and alignment.
• Direct crew, assign daily tasks, and monitor performance.
• Maintain communication with supervision; report progress and delays.
• Enforce safety and quality control on site.

Skills

Equipment operation

Safety compliance

Crew supervision

Underground utilities

Read blueprints

Job description

Job Description

FOREMAN

Must have Waterline and Sewer Experience

Primary Roles And Responsibilities

• Equipment Inspection and Operation
• Properly inspect equipment before operation and report deficiencies or maintenance needs.
• Safely and efficiently operate excavators and other assigned equipment.
• Maintain awareness of equipment condition, surrounding personnel, and jobsite hazards.
• Safe Excavation and Trench Preparation
• Ensure excavations are performed safely and in accordance with applicable safety requirements.
• Excavate safe, properly prepared, and efficient trenches for underground utility installation.
• Verify trench conditions, depth, width, and stability are suitable for the planned installation.
• Ensure required protective systems and safe excavation practices are followed.
• Underground Utility Construction Knowledge
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of underground pipe construction and installation practices.
• Understand proper methods for excavation, pipe installation, bedding, backfill, and related activities.
• Identify potential conflicts or field conditions that may affect installation and communicate them to supervision.
• Grade, Slope, and Quality Control
• Verify pipe grades, slopes, elevations, and alignment throughout installation.
• Ensure installation follows approved plans, specifications, construction details, and applicable requirements.
• Monitor workmanship and installation quality to prevent errors, deficiencies, and rework.
• Identify and correct issues within assigned authority and notify supervision when additional direction is needed.
• Crew Direction and Task Assignment
• Take direction from the superintendent and communicate daily work priorities to the crew.
• Assign tasks based on crew members’ abilities, experience, and job requirements.
• Monitor crew performance and ensure assigned work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the required standard.
• Maintain accountability for the crew’s execution of daily work assignments.
• Communication with Supervision
• Maintain open and consistent communication with the superintendent and other appropriate supervision.
• Provide updates on production, jobsite conditions, equipment needs, material shortages, and potential delays.
• Promptly communicate safety concerns, installation issues, plan discrepancies, and unforeseen conditions.
• Seek clarification before proceeding when instructions, specifications, or field conditions are unclear.

Job#: 3058108

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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