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Civil Foreman

WA Underground Inc
Tacoma, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/24/2027

Job Overview
What You’ll Do

We need a Civil Utility Foreman to lead a crew installing and maintaining underground utilities—water, sewer, storm drains, and dry lines. You’ll keep the job on schedule, safe, and up to spec.

Day-to-Day

  • Lead the crew: Manage 4–10 team members—operators, laborers, pipelayers. Keep everyone on task.
  • Build it right: Read plans, set grades, lay pipe, test systems, backfill, and get sign-off from inspectors.
  • Keep it safe: Run daily safety huddles, enforce PPE, and make sure trenches are shored or sloped.
  • Run equipment: Operate excavators, backhoes, or skid steers as needed. Keep daily logs.
  • Stay on schedule: Coordinate with project managers, subs, and inspectors to avoid delays.
  • Handle paperwork: Fill out daily reports, timecards, and material tracking—quick and simple.
  • Your truck: Take the company vehicle home. Fuel card included. Use it for jobs or call-outs.

What You Need

  • Experience: 5 years in utility installation or leading crews on civil projects.
  • Certifications: Valid driver’s license (CDL preferred), OSHA 10/30, Confined Space, Competent Person.
  • Skills:
  • Comfortable with pipe lasers, grade lasers, or GPS grading.
  • Know local codes, AWWA standards, and how to read utility locates.
  • Physical: Work outdoors in all weather, lift 75 lbs, and pitch in when needed.

What You Get

  • Take-home truck (we handle maintenance and fuel)
  • Health, dental, vision
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off holidays
  • Overtime available
  • Training and cert reimbursement

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35.00 - $45.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $35 - $45

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