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Underground Utility Lead – Storm & Sewer Division
Location: Delco Storm & Sewer Services
Pay: $25-$35 per hour (based on Experience)
Schedule: Monday - Friday 7am - 4pm; occasional weekends for emergency jobs
Who We Are
Delco Storm and Sewer is a full service drain and sewer contractor for residential, commercial, and municipal customers across Delaware County and the surrounding counties such as Chester, Montgomery, Philadelphia and Bucks.
We are currently seeking a reliable, experienced, and hands-on Underground Utility Lead to manage and oversee field operations for stormwater and sanitary sewer installations. This position requires a motivated leader with deep knowledge of underground utility work, an unwavering commitment to safety, and the ability to guide crews in high-paced, high-accountability environments.
This is an opportunity for a proven field leader who takes pride in doing the job right, building strong teams, and making an impact on every project. If you’re a driven and experienced utility pro ready to lead from the front, apply today.
\n- Supervise and lead crews in the installation of storm and sanitary piping systems.
- Interpret and lay out work based on blueprints, site plans, and utility drawings.
- Oversee trenching operations and implement proper trench shoring techniques.
- Manage day-to-day jobsite activities ensuring productivity, safety, and quality.
- Communicate effectively with foremen, engineers, subcontractors, and inspectors.
- Utilize trench-less pipe replacement methods when required.
- Perform or oversee pipe fusing and ensure all connections are completed correctly.
- Act as a working leader, willing to assist with physical labor when needed to keep the job on schedule.
- Ensure compliance with safety protocols, environmental regulations, and company procedures.
- Mentor crew members and foster a positive, team-oriented environment.
- Minimum 10 years of hands-on experience leading crews in underground utility, plumbing, or site work (storm or sanitary piping systems preferred).
- Proficient in reading and laying out from blueprints and construction drawings.
- Working knowledge of trenchless technologies and methods of pipe replacement.
- Pipe fusing experience required; plumbing experience is a plus.
- Familiar with trench shoring systems and OSHA excavation safety standards.
- OSHA 30 and Confined Space Certification a strong bonus.
- Must demonstrate a “whatever-it-takes” work ethic with a sense of ownership and accountability.
- Strong leadership and crew delegation abilities
- Effective communicator with team and project stakeholders
- Motivational mindset with the ability to drive productivity
- Excellent time management and problem-solving skills
- Adaptable to changing jobsite conditions and priorities
- Highly safety-conscious and detail-oriented
- Dependable, loyal, and honest
- Cleanliness, punctuality, and strong physical stamina are a must
Salary : $25 - $35