Excavation Foreman

As a leader in the industry, Insituform Technologies LLC, an Azuria Water Solutions company, is a global company that has been providing pipeline protection services for more than 50 years. Insituform values employee development and empowerment and are looking for innovative individuals to join their team and contribute to maintaining critical infrastructure worldwide.

We are currently seeking an Excavation Foreman with a valid CDL license and experience with excavating around underground utilities to join our team in the Cerritos, CA area. As an Excavation Foreman, you will lead a repair crew in completing excavation and utility repair projects safely and efficiently. This role includes operating equipment, coordinating daily tasks, and ensuring work meets specifications while maintaining strong safety and quality standards.

We are currently offering a limited-time sign-on bonus of $4,000 for new hires with a valid CDL license, and sign-on bonuses for new hires without a current CDL license are also available at a reduced amount. New employees who meet the criteria outlined in our sign-on bonus program will be eligible for the full payout.

The actual starting pay is $35.00-$45.00 per hour based on experience and the type of CDL license obtained.

Why You’ll Love Working For Us:

- Competitive salary

- Daily per diem while traveling

- 100% covered individual hotel room stays while traveling

- Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage

- 401k matching

- Tuition assistance

- Paid time off and overtime pay

- Company paid PPE, boots, and safety gear

- Career growth opportunities

- Work for a forward-thinking and innovative company

- Ecological footprint - We are rehabbing the world’s infrastructure, one pipe at a time, with minimal disruption to people’s daily routines, with little waste

What You’ll Do:

- Lead and supervise a field crew in performing water, sewer, and utility excavation and repair work.

- Operate and oversee the use of heavy equipment such as backhoes and excavators.

- Perform and direct repairs on water mains, valves, fire hydrants, service lines, and sewer point repairs.

- Ensure all work is completed safely and in compliance with company, city, and regulatory standards.

- Coordinate daily job activities, materials, equipment needs, and site logistics.

- Communicate with customers, inspectors, and municipal representatives throughout each project.

- Maintain accurate daily paperwork, including production, safety, and work reports.

- Monitor jobsite conditions, troubleshoot issues, and provide on-site solutions.

- Uphold high standards of crew performance, safety, and professionalism.

What We Need From You:

- Valid driver's license required with a clean motor vehicle report

- Manage a 4-man Repair Crew

- - Experience Operating Backhoe and Excavator

- Experience with excavating around existing Utilities

- Experience with Sewer Point Repairs

- Have a CDL A or required to obtain a CDL A in the next 180 days

- Interact with the customers and district & city representatives daily

- Maintaining a safe work environment and job site following all Cal OSHA standards

- Maintain regular, consistent, and professional attendance, and punctuality.

- Possess excellent communication skills

- Possess problem-solving skills

- Able to work well in stressful situations

- Be a self-motivated team player who can work well with others

- Complete all daily paperwork

- Ability to read and understand project specifications

- Knowledge of all types of asphalt and how to repair and restore to specifications

- Knowledge of cement pouring and forming

Knowledge of Southern California batch plants and how to schedule and order materials

Azuria Water Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal opportunity is a sound and just concept to which Azuria Water Solutions is firmly bound. Azuria Water Solutions will not engage in discrimination against, or harassment of, any person employed or seeking employment with Azuria Water Solutions on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, non-disqualifying disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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