Gas Utility Construction Foreman

Construction Foreman 

• $30-$35/hr based on experience 
• Monday - Friday, 6:30 to 2:30 pm with OT available 
• Company Cell Phone Provided 
• Company take home truck 
• Company gas card 
• Paid Training 
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance 
• 401k with company match 
• Voluntary Short/Long Term Disability 
• Life Insurance 
• 9 Paid Holidays 
• Accrued Vacation Time 
• Sick Time 
• $750 Referral Bonus Program 
• $100 Annual Boot Voucher 
• $100 Annual Rx Safety Eyewear Voucher 

Job Description:  As a foreman you will need to have complete supervision of the jobsite field operations which include, daily production, quality control, equipment maintenance and labor/subcontractor management. This also includes having proficient Safety skills, Quality workmanship and a Trustworthy reputation to provide the utmost degree of value in every task that you perform. A Foreman is required to perform construction labor and supervisor duties. This will include but not limited to digging trenches and/or ditches, backfill and compacting in addition to skilled technical work that is related to the installation, maintenance, and operation of natural gas facilities which will be performed under the general foreman. 

Responsibilities:  

• Plan, implement and manage construction tasks according to priorities and plans. 
• Assure all paperwork is filled out and handed in daily such as tailboards, billing spreadsheets, material/subcontractor tickets, DOT pre-trips inspections, QA/QC self- audits and timesheets.  
• Maintain a high level of expertise in the installation and repair of underground gas facilities. 
• Guide your crew with the construction and installation of natural gas mains and service lines utilizing various pipe joining methods. 
• Manage and monitor all crew members attendance and work ethic. If an employee has poor performance a PIP or write up must be performed immediately.   
• Thorough knowledge of the hazards associated with working around natural gas, heavy equipment at/near trenches and all the additional safety precautions. 
• The ability to navigate through the gas operations manual associated with each task that is being performed. 
• Operate construction equipment such as, Excavators, Skid Steers, Loaders, Etc. 
• Make sure your crew is maintaining the cleanliness of all company owned and rented vehicles/equipment. In addition, all the fluids need to be checked prior to operation and any fitting that requires grease needs to be checked and/or greased daily.  
• Inventory and inspect all vehicles and equipment daily to assure the maintenance and service is up to date. At the end each shift, it’s the foreman’s responsibility to assure everything is secured and safe on the jobsite and/or yard. 
• Lift/carry materials and performs other duties involving the use of hand and power tools. 
• Ability to work in all types of weather conditions. 
• Adhere to the safety standards as defined by Precision Pipeline Solutions, safety standards and procedures. 
• Proper utilization of your Stop Work/Time Out Responsibility, this needs to be utilized when there is a change in work conditions that hasn’t been communicated, when equipment is improperly used, or even if there is a lack of knowledge for a task that is being performed.  
• Pass all required OQ qualifications that are required to perform each task. 
• If any required OQ is failed upon requalification, the employee will be responsible to schedule training and testing which will be on their own time. In addition, the current pay rate will be decreased until all required OQs are obtained. 
• Conduct yourself in a safe manner and be mindful of team members safety as well 
• Ability to work independently and part of a team environment 

About Us: 

With Precision Pipeline Solutions in New Windsor, New York, you’ll be working for one of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies in the natural gas and electric utility contracting industry. Our mission at PPS is to be the premier provider of the development and implementation of single source, multi-dimensional, problem-solving techniques, driving the most effective SOLUTIONS to our utility clients. Our customers will choose us because of our diverse expertise, quality workmanship and reputation to provide the utmost degree of value. 

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as delegated to meet the ongoing needs of PPS. 

 Qualifications: 

• Holds all UGI operator qualifications and 3-5 years' experience as a gas foreman. 
• Valid driver’s license for at least 1 year. 
• Must have the ability to safely operate a motorized vehicle 
• High school diploma or equivalent  
• Ability to climb, balance, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, push and/or pull, twist and make repetitive hand movements. Ability to load, carry, lift, push and/or pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Sitting or standing for prolonged period of time required 
• Effective communication skills and ability to speak clearly with team members 
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions  
• Ability to act with integrity and respect of personal and public property   
• Ability to work in all types of weather   
• Ability to be a self-starter