Job Description : A Foreman's prime responsibility is to ensure that workers are carrying on work as per a schedule. They have the responsibility to coordinate work schedules with supervisors, customers, vendors and inspectors.
Title : Foreman
Division: Valley County
Reports to: Josh Davis
Summary : A Foreman must: demonstrate job knowledge, proficient job skills, and effective work habits as necessary to the proper performance of job duties, responsibilities, and assignments, including but not limited to the ability to: exercise good judgment; identify and correct workplace problems; foster "team" cooperation in others; learn and apply new knowledge and skills in the workplace; effectively supervise and lead others as necessary to attain workplace goals; plan and organize one's work and workplace to be orderly and safe; be reliable, productive, innovative, and self-motivated as necessary to work effectively without close supervision; demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills; attend and be responsive to workplace needs and goals; produce quality work products that are in good order, accurate, and thorough in content and effect; and effectively perform one's work assignments within departmental and budgetary directives.
Primary responsibilities
Check in with the supervisor for morning schedules.
Assessing job priorities and assigning employees to appropriate job sites.
Making sure employees have tools and equipment needed for job in order to ensure a good output.
Overseeing the work and making sure it runs smoothly and as per the plan
Making sure safety precautions are administered including updating safety kits in case of any emergencies during the work.
Communicate with the supervisor regarding the crew both positive and negative.
Help in training new employees and help them as they learn new tasks.
Give clear directions to workers as to what needs to be done to avoid repetitive mistakes by the workers
Make sure crew follows company rules and regulations.
Make sure jobs are completed on time, adjusted accordingly with Supervisor if necessary
Ensure tools and equipment are scheduled for job needs, Perform daily safety and maintenance checks. Ensure heavy equipment is safely and securely stored
Evaluate an efficient way to have a job completed without sacrificing the quality of work being done.
Hold the daily and weekly job-site safety meetings and record a record of it in the log for future references.
Ensure access to houses, water supply and waste sites
Maintain easements
Operating equipment safely and efficiently by following proper loading and unload procedures
Qualifications & Specialized Training requirements
First Aid & CPR
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
(The knowledge, skills and attitudes required for satisfactory job performance)
Knowledge
The incumbent must have proficient knowledge in the following areas
knowledge of truck and equipment safety
knowledge of water, sewer and truck operation
knowledge of operation of front end loaders, dozers, graders, compactors, excavators, snow blowers and other pieces of heavy equipment
knowledge of equipment maintenance and storage
knowledge of road
construction and maintenance techniques
knowledge of workplace safety requirements and procedures
knowledge of record keeping system
knowledge of equipment cleaning standards and procedures
Skills
The incumbent must demonstrate the following skills
ability to coordinate employees daily tasks
ability to handle personnel issues when arise
ability to operate required equipment in a safe and responsible manner
ability to
ability to climb in and out of trenches, manholes, and other confined work areas; to climb ladders, stairs, and uneven terrain; and to lift, maneuver, and transport up to 70 pound loads
client service and public interaction skills
team building
analytical and problem solving skills
decision making skills
effective verbal and listening communications skills
ability to communicate effectively in English
stress management skills
time management skills
Personal Attributes
The incumbent must demonstrate the following personal attributes
be honest and trustworthy
be respectful
possess cultural awareness and sensitivity
be flexible
demonstrate sound work ethics
deal with the public in a positive, courteous and respectful manner
WORKING CONDITIONS
(The unavoidable, externally imposed conditions under which the work must be performed and which create hardship for the incumbent including the frequency and duration of occurrence of physical demands, environmental conditions, demands on one's senses and mental demands.)
Physical Demands
(The nature of physical effort leading to physical fatigue)
The Foreman has a physically strenuous and demanding job. He/she will be lifting, pulling and managing heavy equipment and objects. The Foreman will have to work in all weather conditions, and must be prepared for both extreme heat and cold. The Foreman must ensure that all activities are completed in a safe and efficient way.
Environmental Conditions
(The nature of adverse environmental conditions affecting the incumbent)
The Foreman must work outside in all different weather conditions including extreme cold and extreme heat. He/she may at times be exposed to dangerous and/or toxic substances and must take necessary precautions to protect eyes, nose and skin from irritation and infection.
Sensory Demands
(The nature of demands on the incumbent's senses)
He/she may at times be exposed to dangerous and/or toxic substances and must take necessary precautions to protect eyes, nose and skin from irritation and infection.
Mental Demands
(Conditions that may lead to mental or emotional fatigue)
The Foreman must work independently and is expected to maintain a schedule of work. Any problems or inconveniences may result in increased stress to complete tasks in a limited time.
_Granite Excavation, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. It is our policy to recruit, hire and promote qualified persons without regard to race, sex, religion, national origin, age or disabilities. If you need any reasonable accommodations in the application or the interviewing process, please notify someone in our office._
_Give special attention to experience relative to the job for which you are applying. Be specific and thorough, including all relevant temporary, part-time or volunteer work. Add additional pages as necessary to fully describe your qualifications for the position that you are applying._
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
Do you have a good driving record?
Experience:
Loader operation: 2 years (Required)
Excavator: 2 years (Required)
Pipe Laying: 2 years (Required)
Crew management: 2 years (Required)
Construction Experience: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
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