Utility Foreman

Gray & Son Inc.; Norris City (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Gray & Son Inc. seeks a hands-on supervisor to direct day-to-day field operations for underground utilities projects (water, sewer, and storm drain). You will lead field crews, ensure quality control, and enforce safety policies on site.

The role involves coordinating multiple teams, monitoring equipment usage, and addressing punch lists with follow-up walkthroughs. High school education is required, with preference for 2–5 years in utilities and supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• High school education required.
• Preference for 2–5 years of utility experience and at least 1 year in a supervisory role.

Responsibilities

• Supervise field employees and direct day-to-day operations.
• Coordinate forces to increase productivity and mentor staff.
• Ensure QA and safety compliance on job sites.
• Monitor equipment for abuse and coordinate with Equipment Manager.
• Address punch list and ensure follow-up walkthrough.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Quality control

Safety compliance

Field coordination

Education

High school education

Job description

Description

Supervise and provide direction and guidance to field employees on day-to-day operation’s activities relating to placement of underground utilities for water, sewer, and storm drain.

Description

Supervise and provide direction and guidance to field employees on day-to-day operation’s activities relating to placement of underground utilities for water, sewer, and storm drain.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform jobsite quality control checks; ensure quality assurance on all phases of work; ensure efficiency and quality work relating to:
• installation of storm drain systems, fresh water systems, and sewer systems; ensure the punch list for job cleanup is completed and a documented follow up walk-through done to ensure all punch list items have been addressed.
• Provide overall leadership and direct the activities of numerous field employees; fill in and perform other field duties when needed; work with field employees to coordinate forces when possible to increase productivity; coach/mentor field employees to improve communications on the job site.
• Monitor all job site operations for compliance with contract requirements for noise and dust control, non-interruption of Government activities, and utility shutdown procedures; promote and enforce safety policies; have a solid understanding of site safety, health, and substance abuse programs to ensure the safety and well-being of all personnel at the jobsite, address basic questions from employees, and/or know where to direct jobsite personnel to get their questions answered.
• Check equipment to monitor for abuse, neglect, repairs and utilization; work with Equipment Manager to make recommendations on new and additional equipment needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

• High school education required.
• Strong preference for 2 to 5 years of utility experience and at least 1 year in a supervisory role.