Pipe Foreman

Branch; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 58,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Branch's Civil Division is seeking a dependable Pipe Foreman to coordinate pipeline operations and oversee a pipe crew on utility projects. The Foreman works with Superintendents and Project Managers to plan layouts, installation, and assembly in Fayetteville, NC.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in highway/utility construction, 3+ years as a Pipe Foreman, OSHA certifications, a valid driver’s license, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Certified to enter confined spaces up to 15 feet, using ladders or crawling.
• 10 hour OSHA certification; 30 hour certification preferred.
• Knowledge of standards, specifications, codes, regulations and laws.
• OSHA and DOT guidelines knowledge.
• 5+ years’ highway/utility construction experience.
• 3+ years’ Pipe Foreman experience.
• Valid driver’s license and Branch Fleet policy compliance.
• Excellent communications skills.
• Good judgement and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to complete job on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Builds job by plans and specifications as directed by supervisor.
• Lay out, assembly and installation of various sizes and types of utility pipe.
• Preplans and schedules pipe installation daily with the Superintendent.
• Ensure proper storage of materials and rented equipment.
• Ensure proper operation and maintenance of equipment.
• Review Miss Utility policy and ensure employee compliance.
• Know inspection requirements and material/equipment requirements.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Valid driver’s license

Decision making

Crew supervision

Safety compliance

OSHA knowledge

DOT guidelines knowledge

Equipment operation experience (excav.

High school education

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

OSHA 10 certification

OSHA 30 certification

Confined spaces certification

Job description

Position Summary

Branch's Civil Division is searching for a dependable, conscientious Pipe Crew to join our well-established, growing company. The Foreman works with the Superintendents and Project Managers to coordinate pipeline operations and oversee pipe crew. The Pipe Crew will work together on pipe project layout, installation, and assembly. The pipe crew generally includes a pipe foreman, equipment operators with excavator and loader experience, and pipe layers.

We are willing to discuss jobs with full or partial crews!

Duties/Responsibilities

• Builds job by plans and specifications as directed by supervisor.
• Works together on the lay out, assembly and installation of various sizes and types of utility pipe.
• Prior to commencing work activities, develops and executes an effective plan in cooperation with the Superintendent for pipe installation and determines the means and methods necessary (including individual work activities) to meet project goals.
• Assures the proper storage of materials and rented equipment, including regular checks of job for material and equipment inventory.
• Assures the proper operation and maintenance of equipment under their control, including appropriate applications for the respective equipment.
• Reviews Miss Utility policy and ensures employee compliance.
• Preplans and schedules pipe installation on a daily basis as required.
• Knowledgeable of inspection requirements and material or equipment requirements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Certified to enter confined spaces, including climbing into and out of excavations up to 15 feet in depth, using ladders or crawling, as required.
• 10 hour OSHA certification required; 30 hour certification preferred.
• Working knowledge of standards, specifications, codes, regulations and laws
• Working knowledge of applicable OSHA and DOT guidelines.

Foreman Qualifications Needed

• 5+ years’ experience with highway/utility construction
• 3+ years’ experience as a Pipe Foreman
• Must have a valid driver’s license and must meet Branch Group Fleet Policy requirements and maintain “Approved Driver” status.
• Must have excellent communications skills
• Ability to use good judgement with the ability to be an effective decision maker
• Has an ability to get job done with minimal supervision, on time, within budget or better.

Compensation

Salary Min: $58,474.50

Salary Max: $100,245

Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors.

Competencies

• Work Environment/Safety
• People Management
• Delivering High Quality Work
• Managing Conflict
• Problem Solving/Analysis

Travel

Travel is infrequent at project site. However, employee should be willing and able to travel to project site.

Supervisory Responsibility

The foreman position will potentially supervise 5 or more employees. Other members of the crew will not have supervisory responsibility.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position requires employee to frequently stand, walk, twist, bend, handle objects, reach outward, and reach above head and shoulders, climb, squat, kneel, bend, and occasionally lift, carry, push, pull, move, drag on flat ground or steep slopes up to 50 lbs. The employee may be required to enter confined spaces by climbing or crawling.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position which will typically involve 50+ hours a week. Due to the nature of the job, the employee must be available on-call early/late hours to deal with delays, bad weather and emergencies at the job site.

AAP/EEO Statement

It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of the Company not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or status as a veteran, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, with respect to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and other terms and condition of employment.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Nearest Major Market: Fayetteville