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Utility Foreman

SST Direct

Columbia, SC

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JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Budget Management, Cellular Telephone, Compactor, Corporate Policies, Electricity, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Excavator, GPS (Global Positioning System), Health Insurance, Heavy Equipment/Vehicles, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Identify Issues, Life Insurance, Maintain Compliance, Maintenance Services, Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), OSHA, Reimbursement, Roadway Construction, Safety Process, Safety Standards, Safety Training, Safety/Work Safety, Surveying, Time Management, Wheel Dozer, Wheel/Front-End Loader, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Columbia, SC
POSTED
2 days ago
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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