Job Description
Description
Bring your crew with you! We are actively seeking Underground Utility Foremen and will consider hiring established utility crews that have a proven history of working safely and productively together.
The Underground Utility Foreman leads and directs utility crews performing underground utility installation on Morgan Corp.’s heavy civil construction projects. Plans, coordinates, and oversees daily field operations to ensure water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and drainage systems are installed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project plans, specifications, and company standards.
The Underground Utility Foreman leads and directs utility crews performing underground utility installation on Morgan Corp.’s heavy civil construction projects. Plans, coordinates, and oversees daily field operations to ensure water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and drainage systems are installed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project plans, specifications, and company standards.
Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise utility crews performing underground utility installation, including water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and drainage systems.
- Plan and coordinate daily utility installation activities to maintain project schedules and productivity.
- Read and interpret construction plans, specifications, utility layouts, and grade information.
- Coordinate labor, equipment, and material needs with project leadership to support project schedules.
- Inspect work in progress to ensure utility installations meet project specifications, quality standards, and applicable regulations.
- Verify trench safety, excavation practices, and utility installation methods comply with OSHA requirements and company safety policies.
- Monitor crew productivity and provide coaching to develop employees and improve performance.
- Complete required production reports, time records, safety documentation, inspections, and other project records.
- Identify and resolve field issues related to utility installation while communicating with project leadership as needed.
- Support implementation of company safety policies, OSHA regulations, erosion control requirements, and project-specific requirements.
Additional Duties
- Coordinate daily work assignments with project leadership and other field personnel.
- Maintain assigned equipment, tools, and work areas in a clean and orderly condition.
- Participate in required safety meetings and training.
- Extended hours, overtime, weekends, and/or night shifts may be required.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Five (5) to seven (7) years of experience installing water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and underground utility systems required.
- One (1) to two (2) years of foreman or crew leadership experience preferred.
- Experience reading and interpreting construction plans, utility layouts, and project specifications preferred.
- OSHA Competent Person and OSHA 30 certification preferred.
Other Requirements
- Valid driver's license required.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screening.
- Position must follow Morgan Corp.'s Fit-for-Duty Physical Program.
- Ability to work extended hours, overtime, weekends, and/or night shifts as project schedules require.
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, wind, and other environmental conditions common to heavy civil construction.
- Strong commitment to Morgan Corp.'s safety policies, procedures and OSHA regulations.
- Strong leadership, communication, and team-building skills.
- Ability to read, interpret, and analyze construction plans, utility layouts, and project specifications.
- Ability to prioritize work, solve problems, make sound decisions, and adapt to changing job site conditions.
- Willingness to travel and work at project sites throughout Morgan Corp.'s operating area.
Benefits
- 401K with company match
- PTO, holidays, and paid winter shutdown
- Professional development and career growth opportunities
- Company vehicle and fuel card
- Cell phone allowance
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Harlem, Georgia |
| Industry | Automotive and Parts Mfg |
| Company Size | 2,500 to 4,999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1952 |
| Website | http://www.morgancorp.com/careers |
About Company
Morgan Corporation is the largest manufacturer of medium duty freight and refrigerated van and truck bodies in North America. Founded in 1952, as a small welding shop in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, on the site where Conestoga wagons were manufactured through the late 1800s, we have experienced tremendous growth and continue to look for additional expansion opportunities around the world. With a total of eleven manufacturing and five service facilities strategically located across the U.S. and Canada, Morgan is able to provide the quality, service, and prompt delivery our customers expect.
A subsidiary of J.B. Poindexter, a privately held diversified manufacturing company, Morgan Corporation offers a vast variety of career opportunities, internally as well as within the J.B. Poindexter family of companies. We offer competitive salaries and progressive benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability plans, 401K, paid time off, tuition reimbursement and more. We pride ourselves in team member development, performance, recognition, and a culture of diversity and respect. Whether you are taking the next step of your career or just beginning, joining Morgan’s winning team means being part of a great home away from home. You will be challenged. You will be proud.