Foreman Underground Wet Utilities

Since 1996, Boudreau Pipeline Corporation continues to be Southern California’s premier pipeline company that provides quality solutions and installations for Wet Utilities including sewer, water, storm drain systems and fire lines. We specialize in both conventional and highly complex pipeline projects for leading commercial, industrial, and residential builders, municipalities, utilities and contractors. As a proud partner with the Laborers' Union, we continue to provide the best support to our team of employee-owners, their families, and our community. Surveyed as a Top Workplace for the 8th year in a row by our Employee-Owners, we continue to provide superior on-the-job training, career advancement, safety and a dynamic company culture while practicing our Guiding Principles; Mutual Respect, Accountability and Responsibility. Come join our family, We Dig Your Future!™

We are looking for Underground Foremen in the Inland Empire as well as Los Angeles areas!

**Must have WET UTILITIES experience (dry utilities, oil, & gas will not be considered)**

• Control labor, material, supply and equipment costs to assure the job is completed on schedule and within budget.
• See to it that all work is done in a safe and workman-like manner.
• See to it that all work is completed to BPC quality standards the first time with no need to do work a second time to correct problems.
• For every job, hold a pre-job meeting with the Field Superintendent to determine the schedule and sequence of job activities.
• Be completely clear on the job's Contract Scope of Work and see to it that any work done outside the Scope of Work is done with the Customer's representative authorizing additional payments for the additional work.
• Assure that only required amounts of sand, gravel and other materials are used on the job. Plan and monitor the work so no materials are wasted.
• Complete the Excavation Checklist form at the beginning of each job and file the form in the Foreman's Job Binder.
• In coordination with Purchasing, return all excess materials, supplies and equipment from the job site as soon as they are no longer needed at the job site.
• Each week, plan the next week's job activities in order to determine the number of crew members needed each day to complete the work and schedule deliveries of materials, supplies and equipment when needed.
• Review this weekly look-ahead plan with the Field Superintendent.
• Provide supervision and direction to all crew members at all times. If an employee is not performing their work in a satisfactory manner, direct the employee to cease work, leave the job site and report to the Field.
• Superintendent for appropriate corrective action.
• Cooperate and coordinate with other trades on the job site. Respect the work of other trades as if it was BPC's work.
• Monitor employee job performance, productivity and the size of the work crew and increase or decrease the number of crew members to match job requirements. Immediately notify the Field Superintendent of the availability of un-needed crew members so they can be reassigned to other job sites.
• Responsible to ensure that only qualified operators run the equipment.
• Immediately returns rental equipment to the rental agency when it is no longer needed at the job site.
• Assures that all rental equipment that needs to be returned with a full tank of fuel has a full tank of the correct fuel.
• Manages the job so all work that requires a particular piece of rental equipment is done at the same time thereby assuring the shortest rental period possible.
• This position is also responsible for accomplishing any other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Field Superintendent.

Safety

• Conduct weekly tail-gate safety meetings with all crew members and see to it that all related forms and attendance sheets are completed by the employees attending the safety meetings. Keep copies of the tailgate safety meeting records in the Foreman's Binder relating to the job.
• Report all employee accidents immediately to the Office and the Field Superintendent and immediately complete all accident forms and submit them to the Field Superintendent.
• See to it that any injured employee immediately seeks appropriate medical attention.
• Sees to it that all employees wear all appropriate protective safety gear and follow all safety regulations and requirements while on the job site.
• Keep all work and the job site clean and safe (equipment, bin area, lay down space, supplies and materials.

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Valid Driver’s license with good driving record.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience with pipe laying methods, practices and procedures for Underground Wet Utilities.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience leading crews of varying sizes in completion of pipeline and Wet Utilities projects.
• Considerable knowledge of water, sewer and storm drain systems.
• Considerable knowledge of equipment operations used in pipe laying and Wet Utilities construction, and maintenance procedures.
• Must possess a working knowledge of grades and blueprints.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with other employees and general public.

Pay Range: $40.00 - $53.00/hr depending on experience. 

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