Heavy Equipment Operator/ Pipe Foreman

Ogden, UT 84401
4/25/2024

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Position Description

SALARY/ PAY: $25.00 - $35.00 HOURLY (Wage determined by experience verified by references and upon completion of interview).
REPORTS TO: Project Manager, & Upper Management.

SUMMARY/ ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
(Foreman role, mainly but not limited to;)
The Foreman position reports directly to the Project Manager daily.
• Effectively manage jobsite and crew while ensuring the job is done safely, on time, & under budget.
• Enforce & be familiar with all OSHA, and SWPPP regulations.
• Ensure that tools, and supplies are replenished and ready to go for each workday and secured each night when leaving the job.
• Familiarity with “Bluestakes”, & what the various markings, and/or color-coding mean.
• Ensure cleanliness and maintenance of company provided vehicle, and/or equipment.

REQUIRED SKILLS
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to read, understand, interpret plans & blueprints.
• Ability to safely operate all types of heavy equipment used on jobsites.
• Must be literate with smart phones & tablets as they are used for clocking in, and out each day.
To perform this job successfully, and individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactory. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.

EXPERIENCE
• Must have 3 years’ minimum experience in underground utility construction installing sewer, water, secondary, etc.
• Minimum of 3 years’ operating heavy machinery (excavator, loader, etc.) experience also required.
• 3 years' supervisory experience of a crew of up to 5 plus individuals in underground utility construction field.

PHYSICAL/ ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS
• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs. continually throughout the day.
• Competency and awareness of surroundings to identify safety hazards.
• Employee is regularly required to sit, climb, talk., hear, and use fingers.
• Exposure to hot outdoor temperatures for up to 10 hours a day, along with direct sunlight.
• Exposure to cold weather and snowy conditions in the winter months.

EXPECTATIONS
This is a FULL-TIME position. Shifts & hours vary depending on the season. Overtime is required and varies depending on the demand of work. Attendance is an essential function of this job.

BENEFITS
After initial 60 days of employment:
•Life, Health, Dental, & Vision insurance.
• Paid Holiday’s
After 1 YEAR of continuous employment:
• Paid Vacation
• 401K Plan

$500 SIGN ON BONUS AFTER 120 CONTINUOUS DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT!!

Kapp Construction is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.”
The job description above, is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties and/or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Type: Full-time