Superior Skilled Trades

Utility Foreman

Superior Skilled Trades  •  $25k - $70k/yr  •  Columbia, SC (Onsite)  •  6 days ago
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Job Description

Seeking an experienced Utility Foreman to lead a crew in the installation, maintenance, and repair of underground utility systems, including water, sewer, storm drains, and electrical lines. This role ensures projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet required quality and safety standards.

Salary: $70K - $100K (Based on Experience)
Schedule: Full-time, Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Industry: Heavy Civil Construction, Grading, Utilities, Demolition
Location: Columbia, SC (70% travel with Southern SC)
Company vehicle provided!

Benefits:
  • 90 percent employer-paid health insurance
  • Short-term disability
  • Vision and dental coverage
  • Paid time off
  • $25K life insurance policy
  • $60 monthly cell phone reimbursement
  • Paid mileage for site visits

Key Responsibilities for Utility Foreman:
  • Supervise and direct crews while ensuring compliance with OSHA, MSHA, and company policies
  • Operate and oversee heavy equipment safely and efficiently
  • Interpret engineered plans and execute project layouts
  • Set up and manage GPS base stations and GPS-guided equipment
  • Conduct JSA (Job Safety Analysis), toolbox talks, and required safety training
  • Identify production issues and implement solutions
  • Ensure proper equipment storage and maintenance
  • Perform daily inspections, fuel logs, and maintenance checks
  • Maintain erosion control measures and keep job sites clean and compliant
  • Lead the crew in daily activities, troubleshooting, and minor emergency repairs

Required Knowledge & Skills:
  • Operation and maintenance of heavy equipment (wheel loaders, dozers, excavators, compactors)
  • Utility installation: storm drains, manholes, water lines, hydrants, valves, sewer lines, lift stations
  • Site preparation, surveying, and layout
  • Rigging and safety procedures
  • Knowledge of road construction and site development
  • Understanding of equipment storage, maintenance, and cleaning standards

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your resume for immediate consideration.

For faster response, text "Utility" to 321-418-6672.

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Superior Skilled Trades

About Superior Skilled Trades

WHO WE ARE

Superior Skilled Trades is a Veteran / Minority owned national skilled trade staffing provider. We help our clients maintain projects on schedule and within budget.

We specialize in providing staffing for the following industries: Oil & Gas, Heavy Industrial, Civil & Engineering, Aerospace, Automation, Renewable Energy and Commercial Construction. Our trades include (but are not limited to):

Electricians, Plumbers, Millwrights, Welders, Carpenters, Concrete Finishers, Equipment Operators, Technicians / Mechanics, Skilled General Labor / Helpers

We also provide Contract, Temp-to-Hire, and Direct Hire options.

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Rockledge, FL
Year Founded
2018
Website
superiorskilledtrades.com
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