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My client is a main GC that works in the water / wastewater construction industry and specializes in commercial and residential site development, underground utilities, clearing, grading, and roadway construction, as well as water and wastewater treatment plant construction. They are looking for Pipe Foremen for their operations in Jacksonville .

Requirements:

To qualify for this role, you will need…

Experience running/leading crews to lay underground water, sewer, or storm utilities.
Knowledge of OSHA safety standards, material types and specifications, and proper installation procedures for various types of pipe (push joint, mechanical joint, restraint joints, TR flex and flanged)
Knowledge of proper trenching and shoring techniques, soil types, and dewatering strategies, as well as optimum moisture, density, and compaction requirements
Ability to read and interpret plans/blueprints including pipe restraint joint charts
Ability to operate heavy machinery including excavators and front-end loaders
A positive attitude
5+ years of experience laying underground water, sewer, or storm utilities.

ACCOUNTABILITY:

As a pipe foreman, you are accountable for leading and developing a pipe crew to install water/sanitary sewer utilities and storm drains, while prioritizing safety, quality, and efficient production. You must plan and prepare relentlessly and effectively communicate this plan to the team.

CHARACTER:

As a pipe foreman, you are expected to lead with respect and integrity, and demand the same from your crew. You are ultimately responsible for the morale and culture of your team unit. No jerks allowed.

TEAM:

Our pipe foremen are servant leaders. Leaders are responsible for training and developing the crew, providing the resources and knowledge necessary to be effective, and making sure that every team member knows the "why" behind our plan. This builds a sense of connection and belonging, and allows every team member to contribute in an impactful way. We only win TOGETHER.

Details about the opportunity:

Highly competitive salary, based on experience
Crew/Project Performance Incentive ("Win the Day")
Foreman receives 10% of labor savings from their crew, and an additional 10% of labor savings from the entire project (pooled from all crews)
Company Performance Incentive ("Win the Year")
After meeting minimum performance standards, 30% of the company's profits are shared among the employees.
Saturday Incentive
Our salaried foremen are offered an additional 20% of weekly pay if they perform a full production workday on a Saturday (6 workdays in the week)
Safety Bonus
Every employee gets a safety bonus each month when the company goes without a recordable incident.
Location Information:

Hours Information:

Normal hours are M-F, 7am - 3:30pm
Hours can extend depending on production/planning needs.
Some Saturdays as necessary. We are off on Sundays.
What we need from you:

Pass a pre-employment background check, drug screen, and driving record review. Some of our clients require random drugs screens as well. This is a requirement for the job, so if you have concerns about being able to pass, please don't apply.

NOTICE: Job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, 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.

ewi is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. ewi is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.