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Construction Foreman

Midlands Contracting

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Kearney, NE, United States
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Midlands Contracting is seeking an experienced Underground Utilities Foreman to lead underground utility crews. This is a hands-on field leadership position responsible for safe, productive operations; crew performance; equipment coordination; work quality; and accurate daily documentation. The ideal candidate is dependable, detail-oriented, willing to travel for projects, and ready to lead by example on the job site.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead, direct, and train a crew of approximately 5–6 employees.
  • Plan daily work, assign tasks, coordinate labor and equipment, and maintain crew productivity.
  • Oversee installation of sanitary sewer, water main, and storm sewer systems.
  • Operate excavators, loaders, skid steers, and other heavy equipment.
  • Manage field operations safely and efficiently while meeting project plans, specifications, schedules, and quality standards.
  • Conduct daily safety planning, enforce company and site-specific safety requirements, and stop work when unsafe conditions are present.
  • Communicate professionally with project managers, inspectors, engineers, municipal personnel, subcontractors, property owners, and the public.
  • Accurately record and track daily crew hours, production quantities, and job progress.
  • Document employee coaching, performance feedback, incidents, and job-site issues promptly and clearly.
  • Maintain an organized job site and safeguard company equipment, materials, and tools.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

  • At least 3 years of experience leading a construction crew performing underground utility installation.
  • Strong working knowledge of excavation, trenching, pipe installation, grade control, backfill, compaction, and utility construction.
  • Ability to read plans, follow specifications, communicate job-site needs, and resolve field problems.
  • Proven ability to lead independently, hold team members accountable, and train employees.
  • Strong work ethic, attention to detail, dependable attendance, and professional communication skills.
  • Willingness to travel for out-of-town projects, Monday through Friday.
  • Authorization to work in the United States.
  • Ability to pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug screen.

Physical and Safety Requirements

  • Lift and carry up to 50 pounds independently; use team lifting for loads over 50 pounds.
  • Stand and walk for extended periods on uneven outdoor terrain.
  • Frequently stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, and crawl throughout the workday.
  • Work outdoors in changing weather and around heavy equipment, traffic, noise, dust, mud, and active excavation areas.
  • Follow all company, OSHA, owner, and project safety requirements. Company safety training is provided.
  • Use required personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times.

Compensation, Schedule, and Travel

  • Pay range: $85,000–$150,000 annually, depending on experience.
  • Schedule: 50 or more hours per week, with no regular weekend work.
  • Travel: Some projects require overnight travel Monday through Friday, with employees’ home on weekends.
  • Transportation from Kearney, Nebraska, is provided for out-of-town work.
  • Paid travel time, company-paid hotel accommodations and a nightly meal per diem are provided for qualifying out-of-town assignments.
  • Company-provided pickup and cell phone.
  • Year-round employment with no seasonal winter layoffs.

Benefits

  • Paid time off and paid holidays.
  • Bonus program.
  • Company-paid training.
  • Health insurance, with the company paying 50% premiums for employees and eligible family members.
  • Life insurance, with the company paying 50% of premiums for employees and eligible family members.
  • 401(k) plan with a company match; the company match is immediately vested.
  • Voluntary dental and vision insurance.
  • Cafeteria/flexible benefits plan.
  • Voluntary Aflac supplemental insurance plans.
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