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Thornapple Excavating Inc

Pipe Crew Foreman

Thornapple Excavating Inc, Grand Rapids, Michigan, us, 49528

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Who is Thornapple Excavating? Over the last 40+ years, Thornapple Excavating has expanded to become one of the most well-known names in commercial excavating in West Michigan. The organization strives to be a leader in earthwork, utility installation, and other commercial excavating services. With a strong work ethic and attention to detail, customers can count on Thornapple Excavating, Inc. to deliver a high-quality product the first time, every time.

Job Responsibilities: · Effectively manage a pipe crew of 4-5 others to maximize efficiency at each site. · Read and understand blueprints to effectively explain the site utility plan to your crew. · Ensure your crew is operating safely and efficiently. · Proficiently direct your crew on the daily plan, as well as throughout the day. · Communicate with project managers about the site-specific requirements or general plans and coordinate the personnel, equipment, material, or trucking you will need for your job. · Complete daily timecards for yourself and your crew, fully and accurately outlining what you worked on during the day. · Schedule, coordinate, and complete testing and inspections according to the requirements of the city or township you are working in. · Oversee the crew’s general maintenance on equipment including inspecting, fueling, greasing, and cleaning tracks daily. Equipment should be clean and maintained inside and out. · Oversee maintenance on small equipment and tools, ensuring everything is put away daily. Communicate with project managers when something needs to be replaced. · Adjust to seasonal weather conditions and work for up to 12 hours per day. · Willingness and ability to do what it takes to help get the job done, including operating different types of equipment or working as a topman when a situation demands it. · Constructively guide the whole crew to be productive and efficient while improving every day. · Ability to leave a site looking a way that positively reflects on your crew and Thornapple Excavating. · Desire to keep safety in the front of your mind at all times.

Job Qualifications: · Applicants should have a minimum of 10 years of experience working on a pipe crew, preferably in a variety of roles. · Must have a firm understanding commercial excavating and underground utility installation. · Ability to perform your work with limited direction / supervision and have the knowledge of how to prepare, install, and maintain the work and equipment. · Prior experience as a pipe crew foreman is a plus, but not required. · Comfortable working in a high-stress environment with strict deadlines. · Be willing and able to work with crew members and open to alternative ways of getting things done. · Must be safety-minded and have a strong work ethic.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

401(k) with company match 100% paid company paid Health, Dental and Vision insurance Paid time off Year-end bonuses Company events and outings Referral bonus Foreman company vehicle Schedule:

Day shift Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred) Experience:

Pipe Crew: 10 years (Preferred) Work Location: Multiple locations

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