Foreman –Utilities                                                             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

·         Knowledge of Utility installations for water, sanitary, storm sewer and related piping, trenching needed.

·         General site preparation techniques and procedures

·         Site preparation surveying and layout

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