Utility Foreman - 1

Cardinal Infrastructure Group; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardinal Infrastructure Group in Raleigh, NC seeks a Utility Foreman to lead a crew on water, sewer and storm projects. You will read blueprints, determine best methods, and supervise installation with emphasis on grade and alignment using laser and levels. Responsibilities include equipment operation, QA, and site safety to ensure OSHA compliance and excavation safety throughout the project.

Qualifications

• 2–5+ years of experience installing water, sewer and storm in residential, commercial, public projects.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 a plus but not required; Confined Space and trench safety training is required.
• Physically capable of heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs), bending, stooping, and working in all weather.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of 6–7 workers, assigning daily tasks, tracking attendance, and training.
• Study blueprints, specifications, and project layouts to determine best means and methods for pipe installation.
• Use laser instruments, grade rods, transit levels, and layout tools to ensure pipes are set accurately and to the correct slope.
• Operate heavy machinery (e.g., excavators) to dig trenches, lower pipe, and backfill after installation.
• Inspect completed work to ensure it passes inspections and meets industry standards and engineering specifications.
• Enforce OSHA regulations, conduct daily safety briefings, and ensure confined space entry and excavation safety protocols are followed.

Skills

Crew Management

Blueprint Reading

Heavy Equipment Operation

Grade & Slope Calculation

Laser/Level Tools

Safety Compliance

Driver's License

Bi-Lingual (a plus)

Tools

Pipe Lasers

Transit Levels

Site Levels

Excavators/Heavy Machinery

Job description

# Utility Foreman - 1Raleigh, NC 27609## Description* **Crew Management:** Supervises a team of 6 to 7 workers, assigning daily tasks, tracking attendance, and handling worker training or career growth.* **Project Execution:** Studies blueprints, specifications, and project layouts to determine the best means and methods for pipe installation.* **Grade & Alignment:** Uses laser instruments, grade rods, transit levels, and other layout tools to ensure pipes are set accurately and to the correct slope.* **Equipment Operation:** Utilizes heavy machinery (e.g., excavators) to dig trenches, lower pipe, and backfill the area after installation.* **Quality Assurance:** Inspects completed work to ensure it passes all inspections and meets industry standards and engineering specifications. Complete all required acceptance testing.* **Site Safety:** Enforces OSHA regulations, conducts daily safety briefings, and ensures confined space entry and excavation safety protocols are followed.## Qualifications* **Experience:** 2 to 5+ years of experience installing water, sewer and storm in residential, commercial, public projects.* **Certifications:** OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 a plus but not required. Confined Space and trench safety training is required.* **Physical Demands:** Must be physically capable of heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs), bending, stooping, working in trenches, and operating in all weather extremes.* **Technical Skills:** Strong proficiency with reading construction drawings and the ability to confidently operate heavy mobile equipment. Utilize site levels and pipe lasers. Calculate grade and slope.* **Valid Drivers license with clean DMV or crew member with a license.*** **Bi-Lingual a plus but not required.**