Utility Foreman

Department: Field Operations

Work Location: 11-County Metro Area (Twin Cities, MN)

Job type: Seasonal / Union

Pay Type / Range:

Union Journeyman Scale. $49.00 – 50.00 per hour (based on union, experience, and type of work).

(This pay range is a good-faith estimate of compensation for this role.)

Union Benefits & Additional Information:

• We are signatory with the following unions: Operating Engineers Local 49 and Laborers Local 563.
  • Health & Welfare Benefits and Pension would all remain through your union.
• Mental Health & Wellness Support provided through TEAM EAP.
• PTO (ESST) Program covering all time away from work.
• Referral bonuses – earn rewards to help us recruit new talent.

Job Summary: Our Utility Foreman is responsible for supervising and coordinating daily utility construction activities on site, including installation and repair of water, sewer, storm drain, and other underground utilities. This role ensures crews work safely, efficiently, and according to plans, specifications, and quality standards.

Other Requirements: All candidates are required to pass a thorough Background Check, Physical and Drug Test.  References may also be checked. We participate in E-Verify.

Job Duties & Requirements:

Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Lead and manage utility crews on construction projects.
• Communicate with estimators and customers to create a schedule.
• Schedule and coordinate daily work activities to meet production goals.
• Ensure safety of crew and the public (tool box talks).
• Attend pre-con meetings and take notes.
• Inform employees of days’ work and expectations.
• Maintaining and submitting required reporting
• Setting up safety signage, cones and safety barriers and at times flagging traffic
• Mentor and train in employees.
• Create a safe work environment and lead by example.
• Ensure jobs are clean daily.
• Provide crews with what they need.
• Be a positive influence on others within the organization.
• Communicate changes as they happen.
• Give clear direction.
• Maintain accurate and detailed field reports.
• Help manage customer expectations.
• Adhere to all BR safety policies and ensure employees are doing the same.
• Wear and monitor employees for PPE use and discuss issues with anyone not complying.
• Check field logs to make sure field reporting must-haves are on report before approving.
• Other Duties as assigned

Preferred Education and Experience:

• 5 years of utility construction experience, with at least 1-2 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of underground utility construction, including pipe laying, trenching, and safety procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications.
• Proficient with field technology.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record (CDL preferred).
• OSHA 10/30 certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Strong math skills
• Effective leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability
• Professional conduct
• Industry knowledge/hands-on experience preferred
• Ability to work in varying weather conditions and physically demanding environments.

Live up to our company Core Values:

• Safety - Safety in the workplace is a mutual responsibility of the employer, management and all employees. We have an expectation that all employees will play an active role in workplace safety and always promote a positive safety culture.
• Quality - Quality is the best business plan. It is an investment in our future.  Quality leads to consistency.  Consistency leads to happy employees, satisfied customers and a growing business.
• Respect - Respect at work is crucial as it promotes healthy relationships between coworkers and managers, as well as outside the organization. A respectful employee is a sign of a respectful organization and therefore creates a positive image of our company and our workplace. 
• Integrity - Real integrity is doing the right thing, whether someone realizes it or not. Displaying Integrity helps build trust and drives a certain level of expectation.  Integrity is choosing your thoughts and actions based on values rather than personal gain.
• Commitment - Commitment is the bond employee’s share with their organization and its employees. Committed employees bring exceptional value to the organization through their support, productivity, determination, reliability and quality.  Commitment shows and can be contagious. 

Company Information:

For more than 75 years, Bituminous Roadways has aspired to be your full-service asphalt pavement solutions provider, and contractor of choice, to both work for and with. We are a union contractor with a diverse workforce dedicated to safety, innovation, continual improvement, environmental stewardship and most importantly, superior customer service.

At Bituminous Roadways, we're energetic and passionate about what we do with an excellent reputation for performance and as a place to work.  Because of our continued growth, we seek qualified candidates who share our vision, values, and commitment to superior customer service.

More reasons to join BR:

• Family owned and operated
• Paid Training
• Advancement opportunities – we aim to promote within
• Family Oriented – Annual events

Bituminous Roadways, Inc. is committed to building a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), marital status, familial status, age, disability, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.