Utility Foreman in Delray Beach, Florida at Quality Enterprises USA

Quality Enterprises is looking for a Utility Foreman to join our team. The Utility Foreman is responsible for leading and working alongside utility crews in the installation and replacement of sanitary, sewer, storm, and pressure-pipe systems. In addition to directing the work of the utility crew, the Utility Foreman operates heavy equipment and performs any tasks necessary to ensure that work is completed on time, within budget, and with the highest standards of quality. This role serves as the on-site leader responsible for coordinating daily activities, ensuring safety compliance, and maintaining effective communication between field crews and project supervision.

Essential Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Communicate regularly with the Superintendent to provide feedback concerning operation efficiency, personnel performance, and job progression.
2. Monitor all job-site activities, ensuring work is performed according to plans with the highest level of quality.
3. Provide careful oversite of utility crew to ensure job-site safety, quality work, and employee morale.
4. Perform manual tasks as necessary to keep the work moving forward according to schedule.
5. Monitor crew attendance and punctuality.
6. Maintain a clean and organized job site.
7. Work alongside the crew by operating heavy equipment, including excavators and loaders, and perform any tasks necessary to keep the work moving forward according to schedule.
8. Ensure that utility locates are updated/refreshed with white paint as needed.
9. Interpret and communicate plans and specifications requirements to crew members.
10. Coordinate with inspectors, subcontractors, and other trade as needed to support project progress.
11. Identify potential hazards and implement corrective actions to maintain a safe work environment.
12. Track daily production quantities and report progress to the General Utility Superintendent.
13. Assist with unloading and checking of supplies.
14. Enforce the Company’s safety policies, ensuring the crew is well hydrated and safe.
15. Refer qualified crew candidates to the Talent Acquisitions Specialist to be considered for employment.
16. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications:

1. High school diploma or equivalent required.
2. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
3. Valid Florida Class E driver license with acceptable driving record required.
4. Minimum of 2 years of experience as a pipe foreman required.
5. Minimum of 5 years of overall construction experience preferred.
6. Experience with sanitary, water, sewer, storm, and/or pressure-pipe replacement required.
7. Experience with heavy-equipment operation required; experience with deep-excavation experience preferred.
8. Working knowledge of a wide variety of hand and power tools and equipment required.
9. Ability to read and understand work plans and specifications required.
10. Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and direct field crews.
11. Ability to identify and resolve field issues quickly to maintain productivity.
12. Effective verbal and written communication skills required.
13. Must pass pre-employment drug test and background screening in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

1. Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
2. Must be able to work with exposure to moderate to loud noise levels.
3. Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time as needed to perform essential job duties.
4. Must be able to lift and move up to 50 pounds as needed to perform essential job duties.
5. Must be able to work in trenches, uneven terrain, and confined spaces as required by utility installation tasks.
6. Must be willing and able to travel to remote job sites for extended periods of time; this role may require out-of-state travel.
7. Occasional evening, weekend, and emergency work may be required.

At-Will Employment Disclaimer:

Employment with the Company is on an at-will basis. This means that either the employee or the Company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, subject to applicable law. Nothing in this job description or any other Company document creates a contract of employment or alters the at-will relationship. Only written agreement signed by the employee and an authorized Company executive can modify at-will status.

Quality Enterprises USA, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status under applicable laws.