What are the responsibilities and job description for the Underground Utility Foreperson position at APAC- Shears?
Lead, Inspire, and Build the Future of Underground Utilities
Join Our Team as an Underground Utility Foreperson
Are you an experienced leader in underground utilities, eager to take your career to the next level? We are searching for a dynamic Underground Utility Foreperson who is ready to guide crews, drive project success, and foster a culture of safety and innovation. If you thrive in challenging environments and have a passion for construction excellence, we want to hear from you!
Why Join Us?
- Opportunity to lead impactful projects and advance your career in a growing industry.
- Work with a supportive team that values safety, innovation, and professional development.
- Competitive compensation, benefits, and pathways for certification and advancement.
What You’ll Do
- Lead, motivate, and supervise a skilled crew of up to five team members to deliver high-quality underground utility installations.
- Organize daily tasks, set clear goals, and ensure efficient project execution from start to finish.
- Manage materials, equipment, and vehicles to maximize productivity and minimize downtime.
- Maintain accurate records—including time cards and daily reports—and monitor project costs to keep work on track and within budget.
- Uphold and enforce company policies, prioritizing safety and compliance at every stage.
- Communicate effectively with team members, supervisors, and clients to ensure clear understanding of plans, specifications, and expectations.
- Perform essential physical tasks, including heavy lifting and operating multiple pieces of heavy equipment.
- Drive continuous improvement and take on additional duties as assigned by supervisors.
What We’re Looking For
- Experience: 5–10 years of underground utility experience, with at least three years as a crew leader.
- Leadership: Proven ability to lead, train, and inspire a crew, fostering teamwork and accountability.
- Technical Skills: Skilled in reading and interpreting plans, specifications, grade, slope, and elevations; familiarity with grade equipment such as lasers.
- Equipment Operation: Competence in operating a variety of heavy construction equipment.
- Organizational Ability: Strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities and resources effectively.
- Licenses: Valid driver’s license required; CDL and relevant certifications (e.g., Trenching/Shoring Competent Person, OSHA 30-hour) are a plus.
- Education: High school diploma or GED required.
- Communication: Clear written and verbal communication skills for working with teams and clients.
- Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate elevations, slopes, material quantities, and interpret bar graphs.
- Computer Skills: Proficiency with keyboarding and database software.
Physical & Work Environment Requirements
- Regularly required to sit, talk, hear, climb, stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, and reach overhead.
- Ability to lift and move 10–100 lbs as needed.
- Work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including extreme cold, heat, humidity, and exposure to moving mechanical parts.
- Adapt to moderate to loud noise levels and changing environments.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you have the skills, experience, and drive to lead the best underground utility teams, apply today and help us build a safer, stronger community!
Pay: $75,000.00 - $81,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $75,000 - $81,000