Pipe Crew Foreperson

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Idaho Materials & Construction, is a CRH Company. Our purpose, commitment to the future, and formula for growth is to champion the safety, empowerment, and development of our employees. We strive to be The Preferred Source of quality sand, rock, landscape products, ready-mixed concrete, asphalt, paving and construction services. We succeed as a team by embracing integrity, mutual respect, innovation, service, sustainability, and financial strength.
Position Overview
In this role you will supervise and coordinate the day-to-day construction activities of one or more crews engaged in digging areas for laying out, assembling, and installing pipe, pipe systems, pipe supports, and fittings.
The ideal candidate will have a thorough knowledge of underground utility installation and will possess the ability to lead and motivate groups of individuals with diverse backgrounds and skillsets.
Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)
Manage personnel in a safe and effective manner by providing onsite direction and guidance for employees during the course of the workday.
Plan, troubleshoot and possess analytical skills schedule daily work assignments, assign priorities, requisition materials and equipment, in order to complete projects in a timely manner.
Prepare and maintain required written records, logs, progress reports, time and weight tickets, attendance records and safety and inspection documents as required.
Read and understand blueprints, charts, maps and other construction drawings and plans.
Consult with other project supervisors and engineers, attend meetings, perform on-site inspections and conduct weekly safety meetings.
Operate equipment safely and efficiently by utilizing equipment within its designed parameters.
Locate utilities and other buried lines prior to digging.
Perform pre and post shift inspection of equipment.
Check equipment parts to ensure proper function of equipment.
Performs daily safety and pre-task meetings.
Assist with general labor and maintenance tasks as needed.
Shovel earth/dirt to prepare ground trenches for pipes. (Must be able to perform labor intense activities)
May dig up existing ground pipes and other debris with manual tools as needed.
Guide pipes into place while equipment operator maneuvers pipes attached with chains/guide wires.
Attach trench box to chains/guide wires so it can be lowered or lifted by the equipment operator.
Attach pipes to chains/guide wires.
Cut pipe and connect pipe using misc. tools, lubricants, glue/grout.
Set up and move laser level/tripod and pipe lasers.
Perform job site clean-up.
Fence off job site areas for safety purposes. Set up barricades and safety cones.
Perform minor servicing and maintenance or refer major problems to the supervisor.
Keep machines cleaned and maintained.
Travel to and from various locations.
Participate in and promote an inclusive work environment.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.
Minimum Requirements
Demonstrated experience and familiarity with the installation of underground wet utilities.
Knowledge of utility installation (extensive knowledge of underground utility’s installation practices)
Vaid Driver’s license
Ability to read and comprehend blueprints, site specifications, simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all uni

Employment type
Full Time