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Only apply if you have experience as a paving foreman and/or you have substantial amount of paving crew experience with the ability to operate all project equipment and supervise crew. This position is based in Saint Joseph, MO with some travel required for out of town projects.
Call office at 816-259-5140 or fax resume to 816-259-5267.
Job Description
Title: Foreperson/Supervisor
Reports to: Superintendent
Summary of Position:
Reporting to the Superintendent, the Foreperson directs and manages all on-site construction workers, subcontractors and equipment, enforcing the company's direction, policies, procedures and safety standards, while meeting construction deadlines.
Duties & Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):
⢠Lead and direct people, equipment, and resources for all construction.
⢠Ensure sufficient deployment and productivity of all work crews.
⢠Always engage in open communication with the Superintendent and Project Manager; always report any
issues which could affect the project plan.
⢠Use survey equipment to ensure proper grading or ask for grade checker when needed.
⢠Organize and coordinate the daily activities of all crew members, subcontractors, equipment and utilize
corrective action to keep the project on time and on budget.
⢠Ensure subgrade materials and base gravels are laid to contract specifications.
⢠Enforce equipment operators have the proper JSA to properly operate equipment.
⢠Quantify and complete time and material/change order authorization as deemed appropriate.
⢠Observe asphalt and subgrade to determine potential quality control issues and apply necessary corrections.
Specifically, identifying segregation, drainage issues, densities and other quality concerns of the job.
⢠Identify and execute best practices concerning the efficient use of construction materials.
⢠Plan work in an efficient and effective order, maximizing progress in a safe and timely manner.
⢠Review and adhere to construction schedules, ensuring milestones and completion dates are met.
⢠Ensure all company equipment is lawfully operated, cared for, maintained, and used correctly.
⢠Read and interpret project plans and specifications.
⢠Operate heavy equipment and other construction duties as necessary.
⢠Must ensure a solid understanding of, and comply with, the principles of the company's Safety and Code of
Safe Practices as well as the Fleet Safety Management Guidelines and Policies.
⢠Monitor and manager employee attendance, ensuring timely arrival and participation of all crew members.
⢠Delegate tasks and accountabilities, instruct, supervise, lead and direct base crew.
⢠Liaise between the company and employees on a variety of employee related matters.
⢠Comply with relevant legislation regarding employee management, terminations, and resignations.
⢠Handle and thoroughly investigate all employee concerns.
⢠Ensure consistent and fair application of the progressive disciplinary policy.
⢠Other employee supervision duties as required.
⢠Promote, execute and adhere to the company's safety program and encourage all employees to adopt safety as
a culture.
⢠Conduct daily and weekly safety tailgate meetings.
⢠Review safe work plans with crew prior to job commencement.
⢠Work with the Safety Director to investigate damage, incidents, or near misses in the worksite, and ensure
proper procedures are carried out according to the Company's Safety Program.
⢠Work in a safe responsible manner to not intentionally or unintentionally injure oneself or endanger the
well being of others.
⢠Participate as a vital team member and contribute towards the success of the company.
⢠Promote a team approach and maintain dialogue with all employees.
Qualifications:
⢠High School Diploma or G.E.D. preferred.
⢠Valid Driver License.
⢠Minimum 3-5 years of experience in the construction field.
⢠Knowledge of heavy equipment operation.
Working Qualifications:
⢠Work is performed in an outdoor setting, which could include inclement weather, heat and humidity, and
exposure to dust and asphalt.
⢠Lifts heavy objects, walks and stands for long periods of time and performs strenuous physical labor under
adverse field conditions.
⢠Lifts, pushes, pulls or carries objects; uses abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time
without fatigue; and effectively jumps, sprints or throws objects.
⢠Requires good manual dexterity (hand, hand with arm, two hands) and multi-limb coordination, good depth
perception and the ability to set controls quickly, precisely and repeatedly.
⢠Work environment periodically exposes the employees to high levels of noise, grease, and dust that is typically
associated with a construction project.
⢠Work may involve a variety of substances commonly found on construction sites such as form oil, grease,
curing compounds, gasoline, diesel fuel and ready mixed concrete.
⢠Be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.
⢠Must be physically able to repetitively lift and carry at least 50 lbs. on a regular basis.
⢠Use of personal protection equipment is required.
⢠Use of appropriate safety equipment is required.
⢠Be able to work overtime when required.
⢠Must have strong work ethic.
⢠Ability to work in a team setting.
⢠Communication skills; ability to communicate with supervisors, co-workers, contractors and the general
public in a courteous, professional manner at all times.
⢠Ensure a safe work environment in compliance with all safety policies and procedures.
⢠Pass Pre-employment drug screening and maintain compliance with the company's drug and alcohol testing
requirements.
⢠Pass Pre-employment physical and medical evaluation.
⢠Must comply with the company's Fleet safety Management Policy & Accountability to Safety Code of Safe
Practices.
⢠Must comply with company's Discrimination & Harassment Prevention Policy & Correction Policy.
Benefits include: medical, dental, vision, 401k, paid company time off
