Pipe Foreman & Crew

Jr. Davis Construction Company, Inc.; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jr. Davis Construction Company, Inc. seeks a Pipe Foreman to supervise and coordinate pipe laying crews on major civil projects. The role involves planning procedures, directing heavy equipment operations, and ensuring safety compliance on site.

The candidate should have strong reading of drawings, extensive experience with water, sewer and drainage pipelines, and the ability to manage crews to meet schedules. Travel and outdoor work are expected in diverse weather conditions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum five years’ experience in heavy DOT underground utility work.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience supervising pipe/culvert installations on heavy civil jobs.
• Valid driver’s license and satisfactory MVR.
• 3+ years’ experience as a working Pipe Foreman.

Responsibilities

• Plan procedures for pipe installation sequencing with the project superintendent.
• Coordinate and supervise daily pipe crew activities.
• Direct operations of heavy equipment for excavation, installation and backfill of pipe and culvert.
• Inspect work site to determine method, sequencing and safety concerns.
• Maintain crew safety and enforce company policies.
• Plan drain pipe installations to minimize interference with other activities and the traveling public.
• Establish safe work environments compliant with OSHA standards and safety programs.
• Comply with federal, state and company environmental policies.
• Review timecards and production planning for pipe installations.

Skills

Blueprints

Pipe installation

Safety compliance

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Equipment operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Lasers

Grade rods

Transit levels

Job description

Job Title: Foreman
Department: Pipe
Reports to: Superintendent
Exempt Status :
Position Objective/Description:In addition to hands‑off participation, provides direct supervision and coordination for pipe laying crews on major civil construction projects .
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Studies project specifications with project superintendent to plan procedures for pipe installation sequencing.
• Coordinates and supervises daily activities of pipe crew.
• Directs and operates assigned heavy equipment to excavate, install and backfill large pipe and culvert.
• Inspects work site to determine sequencing and method of pipe installation and survey for potential hazards or safety concerns.
• Maintains crew safety and enforces company policies.
• Plans drain pipe installation to reduce inference with other project activities and traveling public.
• Establish safe work environment that complies with OSHA standards and company safety program.
• Comply with federal, state and company environmental policies.
• Observes assigned equipment to detect machinery malfunctions. Operates machinery to verify repair.
• Inspects work to ensure that workmanship conforms to specifications and the adherence to construction schedules.
• Uses instruments such as lasers, grade rods, eye levels and transit levels to set appropriate grade for pipe installation.
• Reviews employee timecards via HeavyJob.
• Production and planning of all types of pipe installation

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

• Able to read and accurately interpret construction drawings, blueprints and plans.
• Thorough knowledge and proven skill working with underground utility pipelines for water, sewer, and drainage.
• Detail oriented
• Team player – willingness to work with others
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to manage others, get jobs completed on time.
• Ability to perform, demonstrate and inspect proper laying of sanitary sewer gravity pipe from 4” to 24” as well as inspect
• Ability to perform, demonstrate and inspect proper laying of pressure pipes ranging from 4” up to 36” with fittings.
• Efficient at multi-tasking and working under short time constraints.
• Must have own basic set of hand tools.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to perform manual work requiring periods of extensive physical exertion, including but not limited to: 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.
• Must be physically able to repetitively lift and carry at least 50 pounds on a regular basis ; occasionally lift objects weighing over 50 pounds
• Requires excellent agility, focus, balance, and manual dexterity.
• Must be able to hear and comprehend oral instructions given in a noisy environment.
• Regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach and grasp with hands and arms.
• Excellent hand, eye and foot coordination
• Good vision, depth perception, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus

Education / Experience :

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Five years’ experience working in heavy DOT underground utility
• Minimum 2 years’ experience supervising installation of pipe/culvert on heavy civil jobs
• Valid driver’s license and satisfactory MVR
• 3+ recent years’ experience working as a working Pipe Foreman.

Work Environment:Regularly works in outside weather conditions, including extreme heat and humidity, and is exposed to uneven surfaces and natural terrain. Frequently works near moving mechanical machinery, and is frequently exposed to wet or humid conditions and vibration. Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risks of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. May be required to travel, work away from home for extended periods, and work occasional nights and weekends.
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.
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