Foreman

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Overview

A construction foreman is a hands-on individual who must plan, organize, coordinate, order materials, delegate responsibilities, supervise personnel, monitor the quality of the work and sometimes handle administrative tasks. The Foreman shall also ensure that all work is performed safely and carried out to a high standard in accordance with the instructions of Moretrench procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Superintendent in leading and supervising daily activities, plans, coordinates, monitors project costs and productivity, as well as working with the Superintendent to overcome issues with changing and/or unforeseen field conditions.
• Assume the responsibilities of the Superintendent, as directed by management, when the Superintendent is absent, or unable to be present on the jobsite.
• Read blueprints and specifications, and translate them to project execution and action in the field.
• Assure and maintain full job site safety responsibility for all workers in accordance with company safety policy and OSHA requirements.
• Communicates clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing or via radio, address and resolve conflicts with coworkers, suppliers, and clients.
• Conduct weekly ‘toolbox ’ safety meetings; make sure employees are working safely and following all established safety policies, wear all site specific mandated protective equipment including but not limited to hard hat, hearing protection, safety-toe boots and safety glasses.
• Complete and pass annual phosphate training and attend all safety training programs related to job.
• Mathematical skills and analytical skills necessary to take and compute measurements.
• Being able to interpret drawings and diagrams, Designs, constructs, retrofits and repairs interior and exterior structures made of wood, drywall, plaster, concrete or brick.
• Maintain a clean job site including tools and equipment to eliminate potential hazards.
• Attend and participate in daily tool box meetings and company training programs.
• Must work productively and safely, consistently meet the production goals as set by the Foreman, Superintendent or Project Manager
• knowledge of construction trades, practices, procedures, techniques, tools, equipment, and materials.
• Ability to read blueprints, knowledge of proper use of equipment, materials and supplies used in construction work.
• Able to carry out project activities with a minimal amount of supervision.
• Ability to lift objects, walk and stand for long periods of time and perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing, understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions.
• Ability to use equipment and tools properly and safely.
• Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency.
• Exercises their right, responsibility, and obligation to stop work when knowledgeable of job hazards.
• Promote and maintain a safe work environment, ensure that proper safety and incident reporting procedures
• Work safely to prevent on the job accidents and injuries, wear all site specific mandated protective equipment including but not limited to hard hat, hearing protection, safety-toe boots and safety glasses.
• Ability to read, understands, follow, and enforce safety procedures and prepare written reports and forms.
• Adhere to OSHA safety requirements.  Wear mandated protective equipment and clothing.
• Complete and pass all training requirements and attend all safety training programs as required.
• Exercise the right, responsibility, and obligation to stop work when knowledgeable of job hazards.
• Ability to work safely in a wide variety of climatic conditions and job site environments commonly found at Moretrench job sites.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• All employees are expected to adhere to the safety policies of Moretrench and the clients for whom we work. Following the safety policies of Moretrench Industrial, Inc. is a condition of employment and is everyone’s responsibility
• Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Work in a TEAM environment – Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
• Oral Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings
• Ethics – Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time.
• Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Attend and participate in weekly "Tool-box" safety meetings.
• Must have safety steel-toe, or composite material, work boot (other safety requirements provided by employer upon hire) and normal wear and tear; however are employees responsibility if misplaced or misused).
• Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Interpersonal Skills – Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things.
• Must be able to communicate in English.

Qualifications

Technical Capacity Requirements:  

• Regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside conditions that include inclement weather.
• Requires good manual dexterity (hand, hand with arm, two hands) and multi-limb coordination
• Time Management, thoroughness, customer/client Focus.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to wet or humid conditions and vibration. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risks of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Physical Demands                            

Standing 70%             

Walking 20%       

Sitting 10%

Lifting - 50 LB              

Carrying – 50 LB

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, taste and smell.
• The employee must frequently lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus

 Preferred Education and Experience

• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience working as an earthwork foreman.
• Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates the knowledge and ability to perform the work.

 Additional Eligibility Qualifications (Project Specific)

• Must be 18 years or older and have a valid and appropriate state driver’s license prior to employment
• Valid Driver’s License
• Valid CDL License.
• Detailed Back-Ground Check
• Job may require out of town and even overnight travel.

Additional Information

Salary Range: $27.00 - $37.00 / hr

Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors including relevant internal and external experience, knowledge, skills, scope of job, geographical location or other factors permitted by law

Benefits:

• 401(k) + matching 
• Health, Dental, Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Holiday Pay

Moretrench is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and others to apply.

Equal Employment Opportunity