Pipe Crew Foreperson - Helena, MT

at Helena Sand & Gravel, Inc. in; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Prescription

401k with Roth option & 5% Company<br>

Profit Sharing

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Overtime potential

Internal Mobility

Professional Development

Referral Program

Employee Discounts

Community Engagement

Job summary

Montana Materials & Construction, A CRH Company, seeks an experienced Pipe Crew Foreperson to supervise underground utility installation crews in Helena, MT. You will lead safety-conscious teams, read blueprints, plan daily work, and ensure timely project completion.

The role offers overtime potential and a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, and paid holidays.

Qualifications

• Experience in underground wet utilities installation.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, site specs, and simple memos.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to travel to multiple Helena locations up to 50% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate field crews during digging and pipe laying.
• Plan daily work, assign priorities, requisition materials and equipment.
• Prepare records, logs, time tickets and safety documentation.
• Read and interpret construction drawings and plans.

Skills

Leadership

Safety compliance

Blueprint reading

Heavy equipment operation

Tools

Blueprints

Job description

Pipe Crew Foreperson - Helena, MT (Construction)

Job ID: 527366

CRH is the largest building materials company in North America. We develop sustainable solutions that build, connect, and improve our world. Our products are everywhere you live, go and work! Montana Materials & Construction, A CRH Company, is a leading supplier of aggregates, asphalt, and ready-mixed concrete in Anaconda, Butte, Great Falls and Helena, MT.

Position Overview

If you're an experienced construction professional with a background in utility installation our team can provide you with a fun and challenging opportunity to grow with an industry leader. In this role you will supervise and coordinate the construction activities of one or more crews engaged in digging areas for laying out, assembling, and installing pipe, pipe systems, pipe supports, and fittings. You'll work on projects big and small, playing an integral part as we stand together to reinvent the way our world is built.

The ideal candidate will have a thorough knowledge of underground utility installation and will possess the ability to lead and motivate groups of individuals with diverse backgrounds and skillsets.

Wage: $25-$37/hr DOE w/ potential for overtime. Work could include Davis Bacon and Non-Davis Bacon Wages.

Company Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Prescription
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k with Roth option & 5% Company Match
• Profit Sharing
• 9 Paid Holidays (8 Static and 1 Floating)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Potential for Overtime
• Opportunities for Internal Mobility
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Training Provided
• Earn More with our Employee Referral Program
• Company Discounts on products, goods, services, electronics, automotive, travel & more!
• Opportunities for Community Engagement

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Manage personnel in a safe and effective manner by providing onsite direction and guidance for employees during the course of the workday.
• Plan, troubleshoot and possess analytical skills schedule daily work assignments, assign priorities, requisition materials and equipment, in order to complete projects in a timely manner.
• Prepare and maintain required written records, logs, progress reports, time and weight tickets, attendance records and safety and inspection documents as required.
• Read and understand blueprints, charts, maps and other construction drawings and plans.

• Consult with other project supervisors and engineers, attend meetings, perform on-site inspections and conduct weekly safety meetings.
• Operate equipment safely and efficiently by utilizing equipment within its designed parameters.
• Locate utilities and other buried lines prior to digging.
• Perform pre and post shift inspection of equipment.
• Check equipment parts to ensure proper function of equipment.
• Performs daily safety and pre-task meetings.
• Assist with general labor and maintenance tasks as needed.
• Shovel earth/dirt to prepare ground trenches for pipes. (Must be able to preform labor intense activity's)
• May dig up existing ground pipes and other debris with manual tools as needed.
• Guide pipes into place while equipment operator maneuvers pipes attached with chains/guide wires.
• Attach trench box to chains/guide wires so it can be lowered or lifted by the equipment operator.
• Attach pipes to chains/guide wires.
• Cut pipe and connect pipe using misc. tools, lubricants, glue/grout.
• Set up and move laser level/tripod and pipe lasers.
• Perform job site clean-up.
• Fence off job site areas for safety purposes. Set up barricades and safety cones.
• Perform minor servicing and maintenance or refer major problems to the supervisor.
• Keep machines cleaned and maintained.
• Travel to and from various locations.
• Participate in and promote an inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Requirements

• Demonstrated experience and familiarity with the installation of underground wet utilities.
• Knowledge of utility installation ( extensive knowledge of underground utility's installation practices)
• Vaid Drivers license
• Ability to read and comprehend blueprints, site specifications, simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved written or oral instructions
• Safety minded professional who demonstrates good performance, attendance, and punctuality.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and physical examination
• Must have current authorization to work in the United States
• Ability to travel outside Helena, MT. Travel will be required at times for this job and may require 50% or more during work season

Preferred Qualifications

• Leadership experience preferred
• CDL a plus but not required.

Physical Demands

• GRIP - with at least 90 lbs. of force
• CLIMBING - in, around, and on equipment
• HEAVY LIFTING - of extremely awkward parts and equipment up to75 lbs. from floor to waist
• AWKWARD POSITIONS - getting to and from both sitting and kneeling on the ground
• FLEXIBILITY - awkward reaches
• BALANCE - including standing and walking on extremely slick and uneven surfaces while carrying.
• VISION - 20/40 corrected vision to see moving safety hazards, moving equipment, vehicles, and obstructions
• HEARING - corrected to hear verbal safety warnings and instructions from coworkers

Work Environment

• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions and vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
• Occasionally exposed to high, precarious places and risk of electrical shock.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Other duties may be assigned as required. Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

Montana Materials & Construction, a CRH Company, is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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