ASSISTANT UTILITY FOREMAN

JOB DESCRIPTION

Fort Myer Construction Corporation is the DMV’s leading infrastructure construction company. If you desire to be part of a company with an opportunity to grow in your career and be rewarded for your contributions – Fort Myer is the place for you. We reward our team members with competitive pay and a robust benefits package, in many cases paying 100% for medical, dental and vision insurance as well as free parking. Our mission is to serve the communities we call home by “helping build the American Dream” in DC, Maryland and Virginia. Our nearly 800 team members take pride in their work and as a result, our projects have received local and national awards. If you do not mind hard work desire job securities associated with essential infrastructure projects and want to make a difference in our communities then, please consider joining the Fort Myer Family.

Summary:

The Assistant Utility Foreman under supervision from the Utility Foreman will assist in supervising utility crews

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Constructs, cleans and repairs storm drains, ditches, pipelines, and catch basins,
• Locates and marks sanitary sewer/storm main lines and laterals to elevate necessity of repair or placement,
• Repairing and replacing water lines, installing water mains, replaces fire hydrants, and repairing water leaks,
• Assist in the supervision of the day-to-day operations of Utility crews, including scheduling and assigning duties,
Assist in maintaining safety procedures and report unsafe conditions,
• Assist inspecting completed work to ensure compliance with project specifications and standards,
• Communicate with crew effectively and respectfully,
• Acts on behalf of the Utility Foreman in their absence,
• May be required to work extended hours including evenings and weekends,
• Additional duties as required.

Job Requirements:
• Three (3) years of experience working in repair of utility system, including water, storm, electric and sewer,
• Valid driver’s license,
• Thorough knowledge of the occupational hazards in laboring work and the necessity of safety precautions,
• Ability to read drawing, plans and blueprints,
• Knowledge of supervisory principles, practices, and techniques,
• Ability to effectively communicate,
• Solid problem-solving skills,
• Experience working in construction management software including Procore and Viewpoint is a preferred but not required,
• COVID vaccination highly recommended,
• Must be able to pass drug screen and background check

Working Conditions:
• This job may require you to work extended hours including evenings, nights, and weekends.
• This job requires the ability to lift, pull, and push a minimum of 50 lbs., bend, stoop, kneel, reach, squat, and twist. In addition, you must have the ability to be on your feet
regularly and use hands, arms, and legs repeatedly on the job. This includes frequently walking on sloped ground and slippery and uneven surfaces.
• This job requires the ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• This job requires the ability to see, whether naturally or with vision correction tools (glasses, contacts).
• This job requires the ability to perform essential job tasks in less than favorable job conditions. These may include but are not limited to: Performing strenuous work in varying temperatures, humidity, wind, or other extreme inclement weather conditions for extended periods of time.
• Work may be performed in an environment with exposure to extremely hot materials, fuel, fumes, vapors, dust, grease and oils, as well as loud and/or constant noise and exposure to moving equipment.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and fully subscribe to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. Applicants and/or employees are considered for hire, promotion, training opportunities, and work assignments, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, ****** orientation, gender identity, marital status, nation origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal or local laws.

Disclaimer:

The information provided in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents within this job. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and working conditions
required of employees assigned to this job. Management has discretion to add or modify job duties of the job and to designate other functions as essential at any time.

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