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Foreman –Grading                                                            Columbia, SC     

Foreman needed to direct personnel on a given project – responsible for all safety, quality, and production goals for the project.

 

COMPANY PROFILE:

  • Heavy Civil Site Development Company – handling projects from infrastructure to mining
  • Site preparation, Reclamation, Mass Excavation, Utilities, Landfill, Mining
  • Markets include Commercial, Industrial, Municipal, Mining

WHAT THIS COMPANY OFFERS YOU:

  • Competitive pay and excellent benefits package including:

              Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage

             401k with match

             Bonus eligible

             Cell phone allowance

             Company provided iPad for use in the field

        Company vehicle or vehicle allowance

  • Nonstop challenges
  • Full pipeline of work stretching for more than 1 year with additional projects being considered.
  • Structured, organized environment with actively involved ownership/management.
  • Excellent training and growth opportunities – this company believes in and has a history of promoting from within
  • Company believes in work/life balance.

THE ROLE YOU WILL PLAY

Responsible for guiding and directing activities on a given project while adhering to all company policies and OSHA / MSHA regulations while meeting company goals. 

·         Operate all heavy equipment in a safe and efficient way according to OSHA and other regulations as well as company policies.

·         Read and interpret engineered plans and stake out in the field.

·         Set up GPS base station and GPS guided equipment.

·         Perform JSA, toolbox talks, and any required safety training, planning, communication related to the project.

·         Communicate production issues and constraints and implement plans to overcome them.

·         Ensure heavy equipment is safely and securely stored.

·         Participate in routine equipment maintenance.

·         Practice ‘Safely, All Day’

·         Complete daily fuel, load count and hour logs on a daily basis

·         Complete daily workplace examinations and repair deficiencies

·         Maintain all cred card receipts, code correctly and complete expense report turned in weekly.

·         Maintain a professional appearance.

·         Maintain company vehicle to company standards.

·         General daily preventative equipment maintenance

·         Maintain current tool inventory in maintenance trailer/truck.

·         Maintain fuel tank level and inventory, communicate to management for deliveries.

·         Keep the job site clean, prepared for inclement weather and on track.

·         Maintain all erosion control devices and report deficiencies.

·         Guide and lead the crew in all daily activities.

·         Perform minor emergency repairs on equipment as needed.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

·         Equipment operation and maintenance

·         Equipment safety

Grading and general land preparation experience for commercial, municipal, and other projects

·         General site preparation techniques and procedures

·         Site preparation surveying and layout

·         Knowledge of and ability to operate front end loaders, dozers, graders, compactors, excavators, scrapers, and other heavy equipment.

·         Knowledge of road construction and maintenance techniques

·         Knowledge of workplace safety requirements and procedures – OSHA and/or MSHA training a plus

·         Knowledge of equipment cleaning standards and procedures

·         Client service and public relations skills

·         Team building

·         Effective verbal and listening communication skills.

·         Ability to communicate effectively in English.

·         Ability to read and write to record pickups and maintain daily records.

·         Time management skills

·         Must have a valid driver’s license with less than 3 moving violations in 3 years.

·         Must be able to pass drug/alcohol screenings.

·         Must be able to lift at least 40 lbs.

CANDIDATES NEED BACKGROUND IN HEAVY CIVIL SITE WORK

Personal Attributes

Must demonstrate the following personal attributes:

  • be honest and trustworthy, be respectful.
  • able to communicate effectively.
  • possess cultural awareness and sensitivity.
  • be flexible.
  • demonstrate sound work ethics.
  • deal with the public in a positive, courteous and respectful manner.
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