Open PositionUtility Foreman.

Job Summary.

The Utility Foreman runs day-to-day field execution for VED's underground utility crews — storm, sanitary, water main, and complex pipeline tie-ins on commercial and municipal projects throughout the Richmond region. You direct the crew, set the pace, hold the safety line, and own production from saw-cut to backfill.

Education.

1. 01
   High school diploma or equivalent required.
2. 02
   Trade-school certificate in heavy civil, pipefitting, or related field preferred.

Additional Educational Requirements.

1. 01
   OSHA 30-hour Construction certification required.
2. 02
   Confined Space Competent Person training required.
3. 03
   Virginia DPOR Excavation Competent Person credential required.
4. 04
   Trench Safety Competent Person training required (NUCA or equivalent).

Experience.

1. 01
   Minimum 5 years' direct underground utility experience installing storm, sanitary, and water mains in a commercial or municipal setting.
2. 02
   Minimum 2 years leading a 4–8 person utility crew as a foreman or lead pipelayer.
3. 03
   Hands-on experience with shoring systems, dewatering, and bypass pumping for live-line tie-ins.
4. 04
   Experience working to VDOT, DPOR, and local water/sewer authority specifications.

Qualifications.

1. 01
   Ability to read utility plans, profiles, and field changes; comfort with GPS or laser grade control.
2. 02
   Strong daily-planning discipline — material call-aheads, equipment readiness, and crew assignments.
3. 03
   Willingness to enforce zero-tolerance excavation safety standards every day, every job.
4. 04
   Valid driver's license; CDL Class A or B preferred.

Criminal Background Checks.

Pre-employment criminal background check and DOT-compliant drug screening required. Random drug and alcohol testing applies throughout employment per our drug-free workplace policy.

Physical Demands.

1. 01
   Work outdoors in active excavation environments daily, in all weather conditions.
2. 02
   Enter and exit excavations safely; work in proximity to operating heavy equipment.
3. 03
   Lift and carry materials up to 75 lbs occasionally with assistance.
4. 04
   Wear all required PPE throughout the work shift, including respiratory protection where required.
5. 05
   Reliable attendance for early starts and occasional after-hours utility tie-ins.