Utilities Foreman - UF0826

Sanders Brothers Construction Co. Inc.; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Dental

Vacation & Holiday Pay

401K

Profit sharing/Bonuses

Job summary

Sanders Brothers Construction Company is seeking a Utilities Foreman to lead day-to-day utility installation and repair operations, supervising crew and projects in the Utilities Department.

The role requires directing water, sewer, and storm drain work, ensuring safety, reading plans, and coordinating with inspectors and customers while meeting production targets.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience managing a utility pipeline crew and enforcing safe digging practices.
• Ability to read and implement drawings for utilities installation and repair.
• Basic math skills required for grade calculations and measurement.
• Ability to establish bench marks and grades accurately on job sites.
• Strong communication skills to lead craftspeople and coordinate with inspections and customers.
• Knowledge of proper equipment use for heavy construction and utilities work.
• May require DOT medical certification depending on duties.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening and maintain disclosure of safety standards.
• Background checks in line with SBCC policy.
• Physical ability to stand, crawl and kneel for extended periods; tolerate varied weather.

Responsibilities

• Direct day-to-day utility pipeline operations, including water, sewer, and storm drain work.
• Supervise and work as a foreman with a crew on job sites.
• Oversee utilities brick mason crew when on site.
• Establish grades from benchmarks and supervise trenching and pipe installation.
• Ensure safe digging practices and proper trench box usage.
• Coordinate with inspectors, customers, and SBCC staff.
• Operate heavy equipment such as loader and excavator and perform basic PM.
• Maintain safety, time sheets, and daily reporting per company procedures.

Skills

Crew management

Reading drawings

Mathematical skills

Bench marks & grades

Leadership communication

Equipment operation

DOT certification

Drug screening

Background checks

Stamina & mobility

Tools

Heavy equipment operation

Job description

Utilities Foreman - UF0826

Sanders Brothers Construction Company is currently looking to hire a foreman in our Utilities Department. The Utilities Foreman will be responsible for managing day-to-day utility installation and repair operations including managing personnel and projects.

Role and Responsibilities

• Managing the day-to-day water, sewer, and storm drain utility pipeline operations.
• Will direct a crew as a working foreman and perform skilled work in the installation and repair of water and sewer facilities.
• Responsible for supervising utilities brick mason crew when on job site.
• Establish grades off of a benchmark.
• Supervise the installation of underground utilities including water, sewer and storm drain.
• Supervision is exercised over a crew of skilled and unskilled workers or two or more small crews assigned to individual projects.
• Be responsible industry and company standards for safe digging practices, trench box usage and installation.
• Work is performed under general direction of an administrative superior and is subject to periodic review by superiors for results obtained, changes in work methods, and adherence to departmental policies.
• Communicate with inspectors, customers and SBCC employees in a courteous and professional manner.
• Safely operating heavy equipment-Loader and track hoe/excavator.
• Perform basic preventive maintenance of equipment.
• Working within confined spaces (after required training) at varying depths.
• Excavate in a trench box and ensure proper trench grade.
• Assisting with the installation of trench boxes.
• Must identify and communicate poor trench conditions to ensure safety.
• Assisting utilities brick mason as needed
• Assist with the placement of ductile, concrete and steel piping.
• Assist during utility pipe repairs.
• Following plans to set pipeline and necessary depth and grade.
• Working within confined spaces (after required training) at varying depths.
• Assisting with the installation of trench boxes.
• Use of track hoe to for the placement of ductile, concrete and steel piping.
• Work in varying weather conditions and work environments including dusty, wet, loud noises, etc.
• Keep company vehicle, tools, job site and equipment clean and orderly, informing management of any safety concerns.
• Comply with all SBCC policies, procedures and safety requirements.
• Maintain employee time sheets and daily reporting meeting company requirements by utilizing current company technology.
• Meet or exceed production goals.

• Perform any other general duties as specified.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Five years experience managing a utility pipeline crew, familiar with safe digging practices, trench box usage and installation
• Knowledge of and experience reading, understanding, and implementing drawings.
• Basic mathematical skills are required.
• Thorough knowledge of and ability to properly establish bench marks and grades.
• Must have communication skills to lead craftspeople in labor, equipment operation and other duties required by the job.
• Thorough knowledge of proper use of equipment, materials and supplies used in heavy construction work.
• Based on duties, may be required to obtain DOT medical certification.
• Must obtain a negative drug test result prior to hire and maintain throughout term of employment.
• Must meet SBCC's employment standards with regards to background checks.
• Must have the ability to stand, crawl and kneel for long periods of time
• Work environments will vary making it necessary to tolerate weather conditions, such as rain and extreme temperatures. Employees may be exposed to dust, dirt, varying temperatures, loud noises, etc.
• Valid driver's license and maintain an acceptable driving record by complying with standards established by SBCC policy.

Benefits

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• Vacation & Holiday Pay
• 401K
• potential financial incentives through Profit Sharing and Bonuses.

Sanders Brothers Construction, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. "EEO is the Law" www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm