# Construction Foreman

> Midlands Contracting · Kearney, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-10-28

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Midlands Contracting, Inc

## Description

Midlands Contracting is seeking an experienced Underground Utilities Foreman to lead underground utility crews. This is a hands-on field leadership position responsible for safe, productive operations; crew performance; equipment coordination; work quality; and accurate daily documentation. The ideal candidate is dependable, detail-oriented, willing to travel for projects, and ready to lead by example on the job site.

## Key Responsibilities

-   Lead, direct, and train a crew of approximately 5–6 employees.
-   Plan daily work, assign tasks, coordinate labor and equipment, and maintain crew productivity.
-   Oversee installation of sanitary sewer, water main, and storm sewer systems.
-   Operate excavators, loaders, skid steers, and other heavy equipment.
-   Manage field operations safely and efficiently while meeting project plans, specifications, schedules, and quality standards.
-   Conduct daily safety planning, enforce company and site-specific safety requirements, and stop work when unsafe conditions are present.
-   Communicate professionally with project managers, inspectors, engineers, municipal personnel, subcontractors, property owners, and the public.
-   Accurately record and track daily crew hours, production quantities, and job progress.
-   Document employee coaching, performance feedback, incidents, and job-site issues promptly and clearly.
-   Maintain an organized job site and safeguard company equipment, materials, and tools.

## Requirements

## Required Qualifications

-   At least 3 years of experience leading a construction crew performing underground utility installation.
-   Strong working knowledge of excavation, trenching, pipe installation, grade control, backfill, compaction, and utility construction.
-   Ability to read plans, follow specifications, communicate job-site needs, and resolve field problems.
-   Proven ability to lead independently, hold team members accountable, and train employees.
-   Strong work ethic, attention to detail, dependable attendance, and professional communication skills.
-   Willingness to travel for out-of-town projects, Monday through Friday.
-   Authorization to work in the United States.
-   Ability to pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug screen.

## Physical and Safety Requirements

-   Lift and carry up to 50 pounds independently; use team lifting for loads over 50 pounds.
-   Stand and walk for extended periods on uneven outdoor terrain.
-   Frequently stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, and crawl throughout the workday.
-   Work outdoors in changing weather and around heavy equipment, traffic, noise, dust, mud, and active excavation areas.
-   Follow all company, OSHA, owner, and project safety requirements. Company safety training is provided.
-   Use required personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times.

## Compensation, Schedule, and Travel

-   Pay range: $85,000–$150,000 annually, depending on experience.
-   Schedule: 50 or more hours per week, with no regular weekend work.
-   Travel: Some projects require overnight travel Monday through Friday, with employees’ home on weekends.
-   Transportation from Kearney, Nebraska, is provided for out-of-town work.
-   Paid travel time, company-paid hotel accommodations and a nightly meal per diem are provided for qualifying out-of-town assignments.
-   Company-provided pickup and cell phone.
-   Year-round employment with no seasonal winter layoffs.

## Benefits

-   Paid time off and paid holidays.
-   Bonus program.
-   Company-paid training.
-   Health insurance, with the company paying 50% premiums for employees and eligible family members.
-   Life insurance, with the company paying 50% of premiums for employees and eligible family members.
-   401(k) plan with a company match; the company match is immediately vested.
-   Voluntary dental and vision insurance.
-   Cafeteria/flexible benefits plan.
-   Voluntary Aflac supplemental insurance plans.

## Apply

[Apply at Midlands Contracting](https://apply.workable.com/midlands-contracting/j/7A23F7D80A/apply)

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