Utilities Foreperson

CRH; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical/dental disability benefits

Retirement savings plan

Health and wellness programs

Growth and internal promotion

Job summary

CRH's HK Contractors in Idaho Falls seeks a capable foreman to lead crews installing, maintaining, and repairing water, storm, and sewer infrastructure. You will coach teams, ensure safety, and meet project goals.

Responsibilities include planning daily work, coordinating with project managers, inspecting workmanship, and documenting labor and materials. Ideal candidates have leadership experience and strong knowledge of utility construction.

Qualifications

• Must have leadership experience as a foreman or in a similar role.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, drawings, and specifications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Commitment to safety and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and oversee crews to ensure productivity, quality workmanship, and adherence to company standards.
• Plan and organize daily work activities to meet project deadlines and objectives.
• Coordinate with project managers to allocate labor, equipment, and materials.
• Monitor work for accuracy and ensure compliance with drawings, plans, and specs.
• Enforce safety protocols and maintain a safe work environment.

Skills

Leadership

Plan & organize

Safety compliance

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical training or certificates preferred

Tools

Utility tools & equipment

Job description

Job ID: 528679

HK Contractors, a CRH company, is a member of the CRH West Division; Our purpose, commitment to the future, and formula for growth is to champion the safety, empowerment, and development of our employees. We strive to be the preferred source of quality sand, rock, landscape products, ready-mixed concrete, asphalt, paving and construction services. We succeed as a team by embracing integrity, mutual respect, innovation, service, sustainability, and financial strength.

Position Summary

This role is responsible for leading and supervising crews in the installation, maintenance, and repair of utility systems, including water, storm, and sewer infrastructure. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership skills, extensive utility construction knowledge, the ability to meet production goals, and a commitment to maintaining the highest safety standards.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and oversee crews to ensure productivity, quality workmanship, and adherence to company standards.
• Plan and organize daily work activities to meet project deadlines and operational objectives.
• Coordinate with project managers and supervisors to ensure proper allocation of labor, equipment, and materials.
• Monitor and inspect work for accuracy, ensuring compliance with construction drawings, plans, and specifications.
• Enforce safety protocols and company policies to maintain a safe and compliant work environment.
• Maintain accurate documentation of work performed, materials used, and labor hours.
• Build projects in accordance with construction plans and project requirements.
• Perform additional duties related to the nature of the role as assigned, either temporarily or permanently.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma or equivalent; additional technical training or certificates preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in utility construction, with thorough knowledge of water and sewer systems.
• Previous experience in a foreman or similar leadership role.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, drawings, and specifications.
• Proficiency with utility tools, equipment, and basic maintenance procedures.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective problem-solving abilities and sound decision-making skills.
• Ability to understand and follow established safety guidelines and procedures.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• GRIP - with at least 90 lbs. of force
• CLIMBING - in, around, and on equipment
• HEAVY LIFTING - of extremely awkward parts and equipment up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist AWKWARD POSITIONS – getting to and from both sitting and kneeling on the ground
• FLEXIBILITY- awkward reaches
• BALANCE – including standing and walking on extremely slick and uneven surfaces while carrying.
• VISION- 20/40 corrected vision to see moving safety hazards, moving equipment, vehicles, and obstructions
• HEARING – corrected to hear verbal safety warnings and instructions from coworkers

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions; and extreme cold and/or heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Other Skills And Abilities

• Ability to operate equipment safely and efficiently
• Excellent interpersonal and supervisory skills and attribute

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Other duties may be assigned as required. Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

HK Contractors, a CRH Company, is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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