Hiring Immediately!
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Position: Utility Construction Foreman
Industry: Operational Services
Location: Springfield, IL
Compensation: $26.00 - $30.00 per hour (lodging expenses, use of company vehicle, and $55 per diem provided when traveling)
Spark Your Potential at Apex Companies!
Join Apex Companies, a mid-sized Environmental Consulting firm offering diverse opportunities nationwide. Apex stands out for its commitment to environmental impact, industry leadership in stormwater management, and unwavering dedication to employee safety and training. Here, you'll find not just a job, but a pathway for promotion and career growth, supported by our local expertise and stable company culture. If you're driven by shared values of social responsibility, teamwork, and a strong work ethic, Apex welcomes you to be part of our success story.
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We are accepting applications for a working Utility Construction Foreman in Springfield, IL . The Ideal candidate must have 2 years of responsibility as a Foreman for stormwater utilities or water/wastewater, industrial, or commercial sites. Candidate must have strong knowledge and understanding of plan sets and structural specs, heavy equipment operations and OSHAs safety regulations.
Your Responsibilities as a Utility Construction Foreman:
• Repair post construction stormwater infrastructure, concrete structures, underground utilities and stormwater basins .
• Maintain equipment trailer and service vehicles.
• Operate hand-held, power tools and heavy construction equipment (e.g. skid loader, backhoe, excavator).
• Train and supervise construction technicians.
• Travel is Monday-Friday, as needed.
• Manage project activities, budgets, documentation and timelines.
• Apply construction and regulatory compliance techniques.
• Document field observations.
• Account for and manage project materials and equipment.
• Conduct site inspections.
• Ensure safe performance of project work.
• Actively develop your own career path.
Why you'll love working for us:
• Year-round full-time work!
• Paid Travel expenses, use of company truck, and paid per diem for travel days away.
• Company-subsidized medical and dental.
• Company-paid life, short, and long-term disability.
• 401k match, tuition assistance, and more.
• Cross-training and the ability to work on a variety of projects.
• Performance-based spot bonuses or other incentives.
• Working with the best and brightest in the industry.
• 1,000 employee national firm with 50 locations across the US.
What we're looking for:
• GED or High School Diploma.
• 5-7 years of construction experience.
• Overnight travel 85% of the time.
• Valid driver’s license and a safe driving record required.
• Ability to manage budgets, timelines, and manage staff
• Experience with operation of heavy construction equipment (e.g. skid loader, backhoe, excavator), power tools and concrete hand tools.
• Prior experience with repair and construction of stormwater infrastructure, concrete structures, rebar and concrete finishing, underground piping and detention/retention basins
• Able to perform manual labor, Lift and carry 60 pounds, work in confined spaces and under inclement weather conditions.
• Knowledge of stormwater & sediment and erosion control.
• Thorough understanding of safe work practices in accordance with OSHA regulations.
• Comfortable using pickups and equipment trailers while understanding DOT requirements
Interested? Visit our website apexcos.com to apply today!
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