Pipe Foreman

The Contractor Consultants; Cicero (IN); On-site; USD 82,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-provided truck

Incentives

401(k) with 3% employer contribution

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Dorsey Excavating in Noblesville, IN, is seeking a Pipe Foreman to lead regional underground utility installations. You will run on-site operations, perform pipe and structure calculations, and supervise a 3-5 person crew to ensure safety and quality.

This family-owned firm offers growth opportunities, incentives, a company-provided truck, and benefits including insurance and a 401(k). Travel is required to support residential and commercial projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years as Underground Utility Pipe Foreman or lead.
• Ability to run standalone pipe/structure calculations and interpret drawings.
• Experience mentoring field crews of 3-5.
• Strong knowledge of trench safety and underground excavation practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations for underground utility crews to ensure efficient water, sanitary, and storm sewer installations.
• Execute precise structure and pipe calculations independently to verify alignments and slopes.
• Supervise and mentor a field crew of 3-5 professionals to uphold production and quality.
• Interpret complex blueprints, utility drawings, and site plans to establish accurate grades using pipe lasers.
• Coordinate with jobsite superintendents, engineers, and other trades to manage schedules.
• Maintain OSHA compliance through trench safety oversight and daily hazard assessments.

Skills

Pipe calculations

Blueprint interpretation

Crew leadership

Trench safety

Equipment coordination

Underground utilities

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

GPS

Laser grading

Utility locating equipment

Job description

Pipe Foreman – Lead Regional Underground Utility Installations for Dorsey Excavating

Job Overview

• Company: Dorsey Excavating
• Salary/Pay Rate: $82,000 - $88,000 per year plus incentives.
• Company - Provided Truck (Includes Fuel Card Plus & Vehicle Related Expenses)
• Location: Noblesville, Indiana (Travel required)
• Job/Employment Type: Full Time
• Project Scope: Residential and Commercial Underground Utilities
• Mandatory Licences & Certifications: None Required

The Opportunity

You will serve as a critical field leader, driving the successful installation of large-scale water mains, sanitary sewers, and storm drainage networks. This role grants you full autonomy to run structure calculations, manage field crews, and problem-solve complex logistical obstacles entirely on-site.

You will join a thriving, family-owned business that invests in your career development, treats you like a person rather than a number, and provides a clear trajectory for long-term growth.

How You Will Make An Impact

• Lead daily operations for underground utility crews to ensure efficient water, sanitary, and storm sewer installations.
• Execute precise structure and pipe calculations independently to verify proper alignments and slopes.
• Supervise and mentor an active field crew of 3-5 professionals to uphold exceptional production and quality standards.
• Interpret complex blueprints, utility drawings, and site plans to establish accurate grades using pipe lasers.
• Coordinate directly with jobsite superintendents, engineers, and other trades to establish and manage your own schedules.
• Maintain total oversight of trench safety, shoring protocols, and daily hazard assessments to ensure complete OSHA compliance.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of experience specifically serving as an Underground Utility Pipe Foreman or utility crew lead.
• Proven capability to run standalone pipe/structure calculations and interpret complex utility drawings.
• Demonstrated experience managing, scheduling, and mentoring field crews of 3-5 employees.
• Strong knowledge of underground excavation practices, trench safety, and heavy equipment coordination.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid OSHA 10, OSHA 30, or Confined Space Competent Person certifications.
• Prior experience utilizing GPS, laser grading, and advanced utility locating equipment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary between $82,000 - $88,000 based on experience.
• Production based incentive opportunities.
• 401(k) retirement savings program with a 3% employer contribution.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) available.
• Weekly pay cycle
• Paid time off including holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• Company-provided safety equipment and safety/technical certification training.
• Company - provided truck.
• Access to exclusive company events and career advancement opportunities.

About Us:

Dorsey Excavating is a growing, family-owned civil and heavy construction company that has been built on trust and quality for 35 years.

We provide a tight-knit, collaborative work environment where leadership knows your name and your individual contribution directly drives our shared success.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dorsey Excavating is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.