Utility Dirt Foreman

Geotex Construction Services, headquartered in Central Ohio, is an employee-owned site development contractor specializing in site development, earthwork, underground utilities, demolition, grading, and infrastructure construction projects throughout the region.

Since our founding, our growth has been fueled by the pride, craftsmanship, and dedication of our team. As an employee-owned company, we are deeply committed to the success of our employees. This sense of ownership is reflected in the professionalism, integrity, and commitment we bring to every project—and in the positive impact we strive to make in the communities we serve.

Our culture is built on four core values:

• Quality – We take pride in doing the job right the first time.
•  Integrity – We do what we say we're going to do and hold ourselves accountable.
•  Safety – Nothing is more important than sending every employee home safely every day.
•  Family – We support one another and believe strong teams build strong communities.

We are actively seeking qualified candidates for the Utility Foreman position to join our growing team.

Great Reasons to Join:

•  Employee-Owned Company
•  Highly Competitive Wage
•  Consistent 50-Hour Work Schedule with Overtime Opportunities
•  Excellent Benefits Package (Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Short-Term Disability/Long-Term Disability/Accident Insurance)
•  Employee Assistance Program
•  Financial Wellness Resources
•  Weekly Pay
•  Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
•  Advancement Opportunities
•  Training and Support
•  Promotion from Within
•  Meaningful work that helps build Central Ohio communities.

Standard Work Schedule:

Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
 

This position is part of our standard 50-hour workweek schedule. Additional overtime and occasional Saturdays may be required based on project needs, weather conditions, and customer schedules.
 

Candidates must be willing to be flexible as project demands and schedules may change.

Position Summary:

The Utility Foreman is responsible for leading field crews performing site development, earthwork, grading, and underground utility projects throughout Central Ohio.

Position Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise an underground utility crew installing storm sewer, sanitary sewer, waterline, and related utility systems.
• Plan daily crew activities, assign work, coordinate equipment and materials, and maintain production schedules.
• Read and interpret civil plans, utility profiles, specifications, cut sheets, and construction drawings.
• Establish, verify, and maintain proper line, grade, slope, elevations, and invert measurements throughout      installation.
• Direct the installation of pipe, manholes, catch basins, fire hydrants, valves, services, laterals, and related underground structures.
• Coordinate trench excavation, bedding, pipe installation, backfill, compaction, dewatering, and restoration      activities.
• Ensure safe trenching practices, shoring, shielding, sloping, and other protective systems are used as required.
• Inspect work for quality and verify      installations meet project plans, specifications, and applicable      requirements.
• Coordinate testing, inspections, punch-list work, and corrections with project leadership and inspectors.
• Conduct daily job briefings and reinforce Geotex safety expectations, OSHA requirements, and proper PPE use.
• Track daily production, crew hours, materials, equipment needs, delays, and completed work.
• Train, coach, and develop pipelayers, topmen, laborers, and operators while holding the crew accountable for      safety, quality, and production.
• Communicate jobsite conditions, conflicts, schedule impacts, and material needs to the Superintendent and      Project Manager.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
 

Required:     

Minimum 5 years of underground utility construction experience with demonstrated experience installing storm, sanitary, and waterline systems; previous experience leading or supervising a utility crew; ability to read plans, profiles, grades, benchmarks, elevations, slopes, and inverts; working knowledge of trench safety and underground utility construction practices; strong leadership, communication, planning, and problem-solving skills; and a strong commitment to safety. 
 

Preferred:  

OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification, Excavation Competent Person training, confined-space training, experience using pipe lasers, levels, transit/GPS equipment, and experience operating heavy construction equipment.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting, sitting, and lifting.
• Must be able to pick up, lift, carry, and move up to 80 pounds.
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions while wearing appropriate PPE.
• Must be able to safely work around heavy equipment, excavation activities, and active construction sites.

Benefits and Compensation:

We provide a comprehensive package of employee benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Accident Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, paid vacation and holidays, and financial wellness resources.
 

As an employee-owned company, we are committed to investing in our employees and creating opportunities for long-term career growth.
 

Compensation:  $40.00 - $50.00 per hour plus potential sign-on bonus based on experience and qualifications.  
 

Compensation includes the opportunity for consistent overtime through our standard 50-hour work schedule.
 

Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.

EEO Statement:

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will provide employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local