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Underground Utility Foreman

At RDR Utility Services, we have a strong focus on growth and recruitment and employ only the best local talent within our region. RDR is seeking Underground Utility Foreman to complete our Utility Repair and Maintenance Division.

Job Summary:

The Foreman will report directly to their RDR supervisor.

Job Duties:

• Excavation near existing utilities.
• Communicate effectively with Project Superintendent and Project Managers
• Keep safety as a top priority with a focus on efficiency and production with job costs in mind.
• Align and position pipes/drainage structures to prepare them for installation in a trench or excavation.
• Check slopes for conformance to requirements.
• Handling excavated & backfill material.
• Excavate trenches to grade at required depths and proper slopes.
• Proper backfill techniques to keep pipe on grade as well as sustain the desired pipe circumference/shape to obtain compaction.
• Rig, lift, swing & set precast concrete structures on grade.
• Operate the machine in a safe and efficient manner around the work areas.
• Understands and watches/checks machine control, gauges, fluid levels & lubrication daily.

Qualifications:

• 3 years of excavator operation required.
• Minimum of 2 years experience as Foreman preferred.
• Excavation and large pipe installation for underground water utilities experience required.
• Previous experience in water main installation.
• Must be able to lift up-to 75lbs.
• Ability to read and understand drawings.

We look forward to working with you! RDR Utility Services Group is an equal opportunity employer.

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