K

Kinsley Construction

Builds facilities and infrastructure

Pipe Foreman / Track Hoe Operator / Track Loader Operator / Pipelayer / Laborer

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/21/2026
No salary listed
Junior, Mid, Senior
Hagerstown, MD, USA
In PersonBased in Hagerstown, MD; projects in Hagerstown, Frederick, Winchester, and surrounding areas.
Building Trades

About the job

Requirements
  • Pipe Foreman applicants must have at least 5 years of field leadership experience.
  • Pipe Foreman applicants should have knowledge of underground utility installation, excavation regulations, and pipeline safety.
  • Track loader and track hoe operators must have at least 2 years of operating experience.
  • Candidates must have strong knowledge of underground utility installation, excavation regulations, and pipeline safety.
  • Candidates must be comfortable performing varied manual tasks for extended periods, including in unfavorable weather conditions.
  • Candidates must be able to perform physical activities involving substantial use of the arms, legs, and whole body, including climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, and handling materials.
  • Track loader operators must be able to maintain tools required for safe and effective operation.
  • Candidates must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
  • Candidates must be available to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as required.
  • Candidates must be able to pass a pre-employment Department of Transportation physical and drug/alcohol test.
Responsibilities
  • Pipe Foremen lead, manage, and motivate crews of 5 to 10 individuals.
  • Pipe Foremen supervise installation of new pipes in trenches for storm or sanitary sewers, drains, and water mains.
  • Pipe Foremen manage and schedule subcontractors.
  • Pipe Foremen interpret blueprints, project plans, and specifications.
  • Pipe Foremen plan and schedule the manpower, tools, materials, and equipment needed to complete work.
  • Pipe Foremen complete daily timesheets and maintain daily logs.
  • Track Loader Operators operate track loaders to excavate trenches, fill ditches, and load materials.
  • Track Loader Operators operate equipment in compliance with company safety policies and Occupational Safety and Health Administration procedures.
  • Track Loader Operators maintain company equipment by greasing it and checking fluids.
  • Track Loader Operators demonstrate working knowledge of underground utilities.
  • Track Hoe Operators excavate trenches for mainline water, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer utilities.
  • Track Hoe Operators backfill trenches, load materials, and manage trench boxes as needed.
  • Track Hoe Operators operate equipment safely in accordance with company policies and Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards.
  • Track Hoe Operators perform regular equipment maintenance, including greasing and checking fluids.
  • Track Hoe Operators demonstrate working knowledge of underground utilities.
  • Pipelayers install new pipes for storm or sanitary sewers, drains, and water mains in prepared trenches.
  • Pipelayers ensure pipes are properly aligned and positioned on grade and on line.
  • Pipelayers assist with backfilling and operate compaction equipment as needed.
  • Pipelayers recognize and mitigate job-site hazards.
  • Laborers assist with backfilling and operating compaction equipment.
  • Laborers clean and prepare construction sites by removing debris and possible hazards.
  • Laborers use hand and power tools.
  • Laborers assist with removing fine-grade stones along curb lines and sidewalks.
  • Laborers take and understand instructions from crew leaders.
Desired Qualifications
  • Previous experience with backhoes and excavators is preferred.

About the company

Kinsley Construction builds commercial facilities, public infrastructure and industrial plants for clients throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. Its building and civil teams handle work from design through construction, including site development, bridges and underground utilities. The industrial division constructs and renovates heavy manufacturing facilities and handles maintenance, while Kinsley Materials produces construction products for sale to other contractors. Customers hire the company for construction management, general contracting and project delivery, with its own crews carrying out several trades. Founded in 1963, Kinsley Construction is headquartered in York, Pennsylvania.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

York, PA

Founded

1963

Get referred to Kinsley Construction

See people who can refer or advise you

Simplify Jobs

Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Trade entry has clear eligibility: Kinsley's Lancaster carpenter/concrete trainees need to be adults with a diploma or equivalent.
  • Field travel adds pay: eligible Kinsley employees receive hourly Incentive Zone Pay based on home-to-job-site distance.
  • Time off includes fixed holidays: Kinsley's benefits package lists nine paid holidays alongside paid time off.

What critics are saying

  • Industrial travel affects home life: Kinsley's millwright/welder posting requires overnight stays in double-occupancy hotels.
  • Utilities schedules vary: Kinsley's York asphalt and concrete patching crews require evening and weekend availability.
  • Trainees need independent transport: Kinsley's Lancaster role requires a driver's license and reliable transportation.

What makes Kinsley Construction unique

  • Family leadership remains embedded: Andrew and James Kinsley oversee paired divisions as chief operating officers.
  • Fabrication stays in-house: Kinsley's 116,000-square-foot shop builds structural steel and custom industrial weldments.
  • Materials logistics use owned equipment: Kinsley Materials operates 50 dump trucks serving a 100-mile radius.

Help us improve and share your feedback! Did you find this helpful?