Pipe Foreperson

CRH · Fayetteville · $26–$28/hr (stated in the posting)

Job ID: 529590

APAC Central Inc., is a CRH company producing and providing crushed aggregate materials, sand, ready-mix concrete, asphalt, and performing as a regional heavy highway/infrastructure construction firm serving Arkansas, Oklahoma, and southern Missouri. APAC-Central, Inc. and its founding companies have been serving our customers since early in the 20th Century and look forward to continued success in the 21st Century!

**Sign on Bonus $1500**

Position Overview

Are you an experienced underground utility leader looking to make a meaningful impact in sewer, water, storm drain, and utility infrastructure projects? As a Pipe Foreperson, you will supervise and coordinate crews in the installation, repair, and replacement of gravity sewer, force main, water main, storm drain, and associated utility systems. You will ensure quality workmanship, strict safety compliance, and efficient production.

This is a hands-on leadership role where your technical expertise in underground utilities and your ability to lead crews in complex trenching and pipe installation environments directly contribute to project success.

Why Join Us?

Competitive pay: $26–28 per hour, depending on experience
Lead critical sewer, water, storm, and utility infrastructure projects
Career growth working alongside experienced utility professionals
Champion safety, accountability, and teamwork
Competitive pay and benefits — we value and reward excellence

Key Responsibilities

Supervise, mentor, and lead crews performing sewer, water, storm drain, and underground utility installations
Plan, coordinate, and assign daily work activities to meet schedule and production goals
Oversee excavation, trenching, shoring, dewatering, and backfill operations in compliance with OSHA and project specifications
Install and inspect PVC, ductile iron, HDPE, concrete, and steel pipe systems, including manholes, inlets, hydrants, valves, and services
Set and verify pipe line, grade, and alignment using lasers, levels, and grade rods
Read and interpret blueprints, utility plans, profiles, specifications, and cut sheets
Coordinate with inspectors, engineers, subcontractors, and utility locators
Conduct daily job hazard analyses (JHAs), toolbox talks, and safety meetings
Identify and troubleshoot installation issues such as grade conflicts, utility crossings, and weather or soil challenges
Safely operate and oversee the operation of heavy equipment (excavators, loaders, trench boxes, compactors)
Perform and document equipment inspections and ensure proper maintenance
Locate, expose, and protect existing underground utilities prior to and during excavation
Maintain accurate daily reports, time tracking, safety documentation, and installation records
Assist with labor tasks including pipe handling, connections, testing, clean-up, and restoration
Ensure proper traffic control, barricades, fencing, and public safety measures
Travel between project sites as required

Qualifications

Strong background in sewer, water, storm drain, and underground utility construction
Working knowledge of trench safety, shoring systems, and OSHA excavation standards
High school diploma or GED preferred
One to two years of foreperson or lead experience in utility construction (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
Ability to read and interpret utility plans, profiles, and specifications
Strong organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills
Basic math skills (grades, elevations, measurements, calculations)
Valid driver’s license required; CDL is a plus
Must pass pre-employment background check, drug screening, and physical agility test

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

Frequently required to climb, balance, and perform physically demanding tasks
Regularly sit, climb, signal, and operate equipment; occasionally walk, crawl, kneel, bend, stoop, crouch, or reach overhead
Lift and move materials weighing 25–50 lbs.
Work primarily outdoors in varying and extreme weather conditions
Exposure to job site hazards including moving equipment, trenches, confined spaces, noise, and airborne particles
Vision requirements include close, distance, depth perception, color, and peripheral vision
Reasonable accommodations provided as required

Core Competencies

Quality: Ensures installation meets utility standards, specs, and inspections
Productivity: Drives efficient production without sacrificing safety or quality
Safety: Enforces trench safety, utility protection, and OSHA compliance
Attendance: Reliable, punctual, and dependable on all job sites
Dependability: Follows plans, adapts to field conditions, and meets deadlines
Communication: Effectively communicates with crews, inspectors, and management
Teamwork: Builds strong crews through leadership, respect, and accountability

Ready to Lead?

If you’re a driven professional passionate about safety, teamwork, and high-quality utility installation, we want to hear from you. Apply today to join our team and take your career to the next level as a Pipe Foreperson.

Note: This description outlines typical responsibilities and requirements and is not all-inclusive. Duties and requirements may be modified as needed. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities.

What CRH Offers You

Highly competitive base pay
Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
Group retirement savings program
Health and wellness programs
An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

APAC Central Inc., a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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