Utility Foreman: Restoration & Underground Projects

Hinterland Group; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hinterland Group is seeking an experienced Utility Services & Restoration Foreman to lead a small field crew on utility improvements and restoration projects in New York. You will manage water service connections, sewer laterals, asphalt and concrete restoration, and grading from start to finish.

This hands-on role requires operating excavators and other equipment, reading plans, coordinating daily activities, and ensuring quality and safety standards are met under supervision.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in underground utility construction, incl. 2+ years leading a crew
• Hands-on experience installing water services and sewer laterals, incl. live mains tie-ins
• Working experience with asphalt patching and paving restoration, plus concrete forming/finishing
• Able to safely operate excavators, skid steers, loaders and compaction equipment
• Read plans/drawings and set/check grades with laser or level
• OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart P knowledge; OSHA 10-Hour Construction card

Responsibilities

• Lead a small utility construction crew.
• Install/repair water services and sewer laterals; tie-ins to live mains.
• Perform utility tie-ins and small utility upgrades/repair projects.
• Oversee asphalt removal, prep, placement and restoration.
• Oversee concrete restoration (sidewalks, curbs, driveways).
• Perform rough and finish grading for restoration and drainage.
• Operate excavators, skid steers, loaders, compactors as needed.
• Read plans, elevations, and utility drawings; verify grades and locations.
• Coordinate daily activities, materials, equipment and manpower.
• Coordinate inspections and communicate field conditions to Super/PM.
• Maintain a clean, safe jobsite and ensure quality standards.
• Track production, materials, equipment and crew hours.
• Take ownership from start to finish, including final restoration.

Skills

Underground utility construction

Crew leadership

Water services installation

Sewer laterals

Asphalt patching

Concrete restoration

Grading

Equipment operation

Reading plans

Laser/level grade checking

Tools

Excavators

Skid steers

Loaders

Compactors

Job description

Hinterland Group is seeking an experienced Utility Services & Restoration Foreman to lead a small field crew on utility improvements and restoration projects in New York. You will manage water service connections, sewer laterals, asphalt and concrete restoration, and grading from start to finish.

This hands-on role requires operating excavators and other equipment, reading plans, coordinating daily activities, and ensuring quality and safety standards are met under supervision.