Excavation Foreman
Description:
The foreman is a working foreman, and supervises a crew of laborers in the installation of pipe, underground utilities, concrete, and other miscellaneous materials. The Foreman provides support to the Excavation Director, in addition to leading a crew in guidance and assistance to the other Excavation and heavy equipment operators. Ideally we would prefer our Foreman also be a Heavy Equipment Operator
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Supervises a crew of up to 4 employees and prioritizes work.
- Works with the Excavation Estimator.
- Preferred Heavy Equipment Operator. Equipment list: excavator, enloader, backhoe, dozer, skid, forlift, tractor, and CDL
- Reads and follows plans, material lists and guidelines and applies necessary timelines.
- Conducts regular tailgate safety meetings.
- Fulfills all regular and advanced installation/construction duties, including project layout, and completes required paperwork in a timely manner.
- Organizes, supervises, leads and trains employees to complete projects within established guidelines and time frames.
- Ensures his project job site has all of its materials, permits, swpp, bonds, locates, equipment, and project schedules.
- Maintains / schedules equipment service and maintenance logs.
- Enforces all company and job site safety policies and procedures.
- Enforces all client-required safety policies and procedures.
- Complies with all company policies and procedures and safety requirements, including crewmember discipline and documentation.
- Submits crewmembers’ timesheets to payroll by deadline.
- Attends company operation meetings as required.
- Other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibility
The position directly supervises employees and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Company benefits:
Benefits package
Training, certifications, or degree needed to qualify for the position:
High School GED
Two-year degree or certificate from an accredited two-year college, university or technical school for Construction or Excavation.
2-years of equivalent related experience in the construction / excavation industry.
CDL, Class A preferred.
Lead or supervisory experience, minimum 1 year.
Related experience or training preferred.
Specific skills that your business recognizes as fundamental to employment (life skills):
Collaboration Skills.
Customer/Client Focus.
Decision Making.
Leadership.
Communication Proficiency.
Ethical Conduct.
Problem Solving.
Project Management.
Thoroughness.
Time Management.
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