Utility Foremen

Overland Corporation; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay based on experience

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401K and stock options

Paid time off and holidays

Training, advancement, and career grow

Job summary

Overland Corporation seeks an experienced Utility Foreman to lead crews in earthwork, excavation, pipe installation, and related utility structure construction. You will report to the Utility Operations Manager, coordinate daily activities, and ensure safety, quality, and cost targets.

Supervising 2–12 crew members, you will train and motivate team members while maintaining clear communication with project teams and inspectors.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Typically 1–3 years of utility construction experience with knowledge of installation methods and codes.
• Proven ability to lead crews, assign work, train employees, and monitor performance.

Responsibilities

• Supervise utility crews performing excavation, earthwork, pipe installation, and related structures.
• Plan daily work assignments and coordinate personnel, equipment, and materials with the Utility Operations Manager.
• Read and interpret plans, specifications, and project requirements to ensure accurate installation.
• Enforce safety procedures and ensure compliance with codes and project requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Team supervision

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Utility Foreman

Lead Your Crew. Build with Precision. Grow with Overland.

Overland Corporation is a leading heavy civil construction company based in Ardmore, OK, with a strong reputation for quality, safety, and innovation. We specialize in asphalt paving, site development, and infrastructure projects across Oklahoma and North Texas.

Core Values – F.O.R.E.

• Family – We take care of our people on and off the job.

• Opportunity – We develop talent, reward hard work, and promote from within.

• Respect – We communicate openly and treat everyone with dignity.

• Excellence – We expect the best and give our best.

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are seeking an experienced and dependable Utility Foreman to lead crews performing earthwork, excavation, pipe installation, and related utility structure construction. Reporting to the Utility Operations Manager, this position coordinates daily field activities, assigns work, and ensures projects meet safety, quality, productivity, and cost expectations.

The Utility Foreman provides direct supervision, hands‑on guidance, and training to a crew typically ranging from 2 to 12 employees while maintaining effective communication with project teams, inspectors, customers, and the public.

JOB DUTIES & REQUIREMENTS:

• Supervise and direct utility crews performing excavation, earthwork, pipe installation, alignment, grading, and construction of related utility structures.

• Plan daily work assignments and coordinate personnel, equipment, tools, and materials with the Utility Operations Manager.

• Read and interpret plans, specifications, grade information, and project requirements to ensure accurate installation.

• Monitor work quality, production, material usage, and costs; identify issues early and coordinate corrective action.

• Ensure work complies with project specifications, applicable codes, and local construction requirements.

• Enforce company safety procedures, including excavation and trench protection, safe equipment operation, and required personal protective equipment (PPE).

• Participate in daily safety meetings and weekly toolbox talks; promptly address unsafe conditions and practices.

• Provide new employees with orientation on company policies, safety expectations, equipment use, and job responsibilities.

• Train and coach crew members to improve skills, productivity, teamwork, and job performance.

• Ensure crews begin work on time, maintain accurate work hours, and use scheduled time productively.

• Participate in employee performance evaluations and provide recommendations regarding development, assignments, advancement, and pay adjustments.

• Coordinate with project managers, superintendents, other foremen, and equipment operators to maintain efficient workflow.

• Inspect equipment and coordinate maintenance and repairs as needed.

• Maintain orderly job sites and ensure proper care of tools, equipment, and materials.

• Complete accurate daily reports covering labor, equipment, materials, production, and project progress; submit reports promptly to the Utility Operations Manager.

• Maintain a daily log of important conversations, field conditions, decisions, and events.

• Communicate professionally with engineers, inspectors, customers, and the public to support project progress and represent Overland positively.

• Work with Human Resources and Risk Management to support safety, equal employment opportunity, and company policy requirements.

• Safeguard confidential employee, wage, project cost, and company information.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Must have a valid driver's license with a positive driving history.

• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of utility construction methods, including excavation, pipe installation, line and grade, and related structures.

• Understanding of construction plans, specifications, applicable codes, charts, and tables.

• Working knowledge of construction mathematics and measuring instruments used to establish grades, alignment, elevations, and quantities.

• Knowledge of excavation hazards, trench protection, underground utility awareness, and safe work practices around heavy equipment.

• Understanding of equipment operation, inspection, and routine maintenance requirements.

• Ability to plan work sequences, solve field problems, and make sound decisions within project requirements and company procedures.

• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

• Ability to recognize and prevent errors that could result in rework, wasted materials, equipment damage, or project delays.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

• Typically 1–3 years of relevant utility construction experience, with demonstrated knowledge of installation methods, applicable codes, and related structures.

• Demonstrated ability to lead crews, assign work, train employees, and monitor performance.

• Ability to coordinate labor, equipment, and materials to meet daily production goals.

• Ability to maintain accurate records and communicate project needs and concerns promptly.

• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.

• Ability to travel and work out of town when required.

• Ability to work in varying weather conditions.

• Strong work ethic, reliability, and commitment to safe, quality work.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY:

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and travel across uneven terrain.

• Ability to climb onto equipment, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, lift, and grasp.

• Ability to frequently lift or move materials weighing more than 25 lbs and occasionally assist with materials weighing more than 60 lbs using appropriate lifting methods or assistance.

• Ability to perform occasional physically demanding work while primarily supervising field operations.

• Ability to maintain sustained attention to crew activities, equipment movement, work quality, and changing job site conditions.

• Ability to communicate instructions and recognize job site warnings through appropriate communication methods.

• Comfortable working outdoors with exposure to dust, dirt, equipment noise, and seasonal temperature extremes.

• Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), such as hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, and boots.

Travel within Oklahoma and North Texas is required.

Essential job functions are performed with or without reasonable accommodation. Requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities.

BENEFITS AND EOE:

• Competitive pay based on experience.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Retirement plan with 401K and stock options.

• Paid time off and holidays.

• Opportunities for training, advancement, and career growth.

Overland Corporation is dedicated to the achievement of equality of opportunity for all its employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected group status under federal, state or local law.