Underground Utilities Foreman - Lead Crew, Travel

Midlands Contracting, Inc.; Kearney (NE); On-site; USD 85,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Bonus program

Company-paid training

Life insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Flexible benefits plan

Aflac supplemental insurance

Job summary

Midlands Contracting, Inc. is seeking an experienced Underground Utilities Foreman to lead a field crew in Nebraska. This hands-on role requires coordinating labor, equipment, and safety while ensuring quality installation of sewer and water systems.

Expect travel for projects, long hours, and a strong emphasis on on-site leadership and documentation. You will manage a crew of 5–6, supervise daily work, maintain schedules, and communicate with project managers, inspectors, and subcontractors to

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience leading a construction crew performing underground utility installation.
• Strong working knowledge of excavation, trenching, pipe installation, grade control, backfill, compaction, and utility construction.
• Ability to read plans, follow specifications, communicate job-site needs, and resolve field problems.
• Proven ability to lead independently, hold team members accountable, and train employees.
• Strong work ethic, attention to detail, dependable attendance, and professional communication skills.
• Willingness to travel for out-of-town projects, Monday through Friday.
• Authorization to work in the United States.
• Ability to pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Lead, direct, and train a crew of approximately 5-6 employees
• Plan daily work, assign tasks, coordinate labor and equipment, and maintain crew productivity
• Oversee installation of sanitary sewer, water main, and storm sewer systems
• Operate excavators, loaders, skid steers, and other heavy equipment
• Manage field operations safely and efficiently while meeting project plans, specifications, schedules, and quality standards
• Conduct daily safety planning, enforce company and site-specific safety requirements, and stop work when unsafe conditions are present
• Communicate professionally with project managers, inspectors, engineers, municipal personnel, subcontractors, property owners, and the public
• Accurately record and track daily crew hours, production quantities, and job progress
• Document employee coaching, performance feedback, incidents, and job-site issues promptly and clearly
• Maintain an organized job site and safeguard company equipment, materials, and tools

Skills

Team leadership

Field operations

Safety leadership

Reading blueprints

Equipment operation

Communication

Travel readiness

Job description

Midlands Contracting, Inc. is seeking an experienced Underground Utilities Foreman to lead a field crew in Nebraska. This hands-on role requires coordinating labor, equipment, and safety while ensuring quality installation of sewer and water systems.

Expect travel for projects, long hours, and a strong emphasis on on-site leadership and documentation. You will manage a crew of 5–6, supervise daily work, maintain schedules, and communicate with project managers, inspectors, and subcontractors to