Utility Construction Foreman

Amtec Staffing; Buzzards Bay (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

Paid vacation and sick

12 paid holidays

401(k) + profit sharing

Life/AD&D/LTD

HSA/FSA

Job summary

Amtec Staffing seeks a Utility Construction Foreman for a Joint Base Cape Cod, MA federal contract. Citizenship and background checks required; veterans and military spouses encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities cover all phases of water and wastewater utility construction, with emphasis on safety, equipment operation, trench work, and site readiness. Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, 4 years of heavy equipment experience, field utility experience, and a valid driver's

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 4 years verifiable heavy equipment experience (backhoe, excavator, loader, skidsteer).
• Field experience digging around existing utilities in urban areas.
• Experience setting trench boxes, lifting/placing steel plates, and confined-space work.
• Valid driver's license; working knowledge of hand and power tools.
• Pass Federal OSHA and/or state safety training with annual refreshers (company provided).
• Preferred: CDL and dump truck experience; 2 years water/wastewater construction.

Responsibilities

• Follow all Federal, State and Company safety rules; report unsafe conditions.
• Operate backhoe, excavator, loader and skidsteer; train and assist others on this equipment.
• Daily maintenance, service and record-keeping on construction equipment.
• Trench excavation, pipe laying, backfilling, soil compaction with pneumatic tools; water/wastewater main testing.
• Ensure trench safety and bracing; build and maintain erosion control devices.
• Load, unload, identify and distribute utility materials per plans and specs.
• Signal other equipment operators; clean and prepare sites to remove hazards.

Skills

Safety awareness

Field experience

Team leadership

Heavy equipment coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Backhoe

Excavator

Loader

Skidsteer

Job description

Utility Construction Foreman – Joint Base Cape Cod, MA s. U.S. citizenship required (federal contract); background check required. Veterans, Reservists, National Guard and military spouses encouraged to apply. Summary: Performs all phases of water and wastewater system utility construction. Essential duties:

• Follow all Federal, State and Company safety rules; report unsafe conditions.
• Operate backhoe, excavator, loader and skidsteer; train and assist others on this equipment.
• Daily maintenance, service and record-keeping on construction equipment.
• Trench excavation (manual or equipment), pipe laying, backfilling, compacting soil to grade with pneumatic tools; water and wastewater main testing.
• Ensure trench safety and bracing; build and maintain erosion control devices.
• Load, unload, identify and distribute utility materials per plans and specs.
• Signal other equipment operators; clean and prepare sites to remove hazards. Minimum qualifications:
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 4 years verifiable heavy equipment experience (backhoe, excavator, loader, skidsteer).
• Field experience digging in city/urban areas around existing utilities.
• Experience setting a trench box, lifting/placing steel plates, digging in confined spaces, moving material in/out of a dump truck.
• Valid driver's license; working knowledge of hand and power tools.
• Pass Federal OSHA and/or state safety training with annual refreshers (company provided). Preferred: CDL and dump truck experience; 2 years water/wastewater construction. Physical: extreme weather, lift/carry 50 lb, push/pull 100 lb, confined spaces, noise and chemical exposure. Benefits: medical/dental/vision (85% of premium paid), paid vacation and sick, 12 paid holidays, 401(k) + profit sharing, life/AD&D/LTD, HSA/FSA.