Grading Foreman - Job Description Summary
The Foreman is responsible for ensuring the job site operates smoothly and is responsible for being the contact between Operators/Laborers and their Operations Manager. Foreman coordinates the task for the day, create schedules for their crew, oversee quality of the site, complete daily reports, enter labor and equipment hours to SSO and manage the budget. The Foreman must deal with Residential & Commercial projects and members of the company in a courteous and respectful manner. Required: OSHA 30 Card
Core Competencies
Leadership
Quality Orientation
Time Management
Problem Solving
Accountability and Dependability
Decision making and Judgement
Operating Equipment
Planning and Organizing
Coaching and Mentoring
Communication
Teamwork
Job Duties
Serve as crew leader in the field
Report project progress
Develop a work schedule for crew
Supervise all work
Be the liaison between work crew and supervisors
Solving disputes between workers
Assign task to crew
Ensure the project is staying on budget
Enter Labor and Equipment to SSO
Upload necessary documents to Box
Sign and approve timecards and equipment sheets turned in by crew
Complete Daily Pre-Task
Complete Daily Safety Sheets
Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times and work cooperatively to provide quality customer service
Operate hydraulic pumps, safety valves, and any other necessary mechanical components
Operate gasoline and diesel-powered units
Adherent to workplace safety policies, regulations and compliances
Communicate any unsafe conditions or accidents/injuries in a timely manner to the supervisor in order to facilitate prompt correction or reporting
Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service
Diagnose / identify defects in heavy duty equipment
Accurate completion of work orders, timecards and equipment sheets
Install and align engines and machinery
Clean, lubricate and perform other minor maintenance work
Perform periodic inspections before, during, and after delivery to ensure that load is properly fastened down and is secure
Deliver product and proper paperwork to our customers in a courteous and timely manner
Strong mechanical aptitude with ability to perform routine vehicle maintenance
Ensure that any debris caused by the loading/unloading of truck is cleaned up
Complete all necessary paperwork. May include, but not limited to, daily logs, delivery receipts, vehicle inspection, hours of service, etc.
Ability to instruct apprentices and crew co workers
Keep detailed and accurate reports and documentation
Maintain a working knowledge of changes in technology and operation techniques
Maneuver heavy equipment into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew as needed; check that vehicle position is correct and any special loading equipment is properly positioned.
Check machinery before driving to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.
Maintain logs of working hours and of vehicle service
Communicate effectively with the public, customers, and co-workers both verbally and in written form
Assist in loading and unloading of trucks
Requirements
A minimum of two years of experience in Grading
High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
Knowledge of operation of front-end loaders, dozers, graders, compactors and other pieces of heavy equipment
Knowledge of equipment maintenance and storage
High level of personal integrity Strong work ethic
Professional/mature demeanor under stressful situations
Confident, consistent decisive personality
Must be able to work with little supervision; must be self-directed
Possess a valid driver’s license
Ability to work independently in a busy environment
Highly flexible, with solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse working environment
Strong attention to detail
Work Conditions
Travel to off-site locations may be required
Safety equipment will be required, e.g. steel-toed safety boots.
Overtime as required.
Will be exposed to construction sites