Mechanical Foreman

Description

Since starting in 1983, Tapani has evolved from a single-person operation to a family-led legacy, maintaining a fun and friendly environment from the beginning. With a large team across Washington, Oregon, and Idaho, we now cover five diverse market sectors: Civil Site Development, Buildings, Environmental, Transportation, and Utility Infrastructure. The consistent dedication to our core values has helped us grow, creating more opportunities for our current team and the need for new teammates.

Take a look what our current employees say about working for Tapani: Tapani Careers

Job Purpose and Summary

The Foreman is responsible for the management of the onsite crew(s) on a project. The Foreman will lead the crew by creating a daily and weekly plan alongside the Superintendent and communicate the daily requirements to the crew. The Foreman is to ensure that all the crew members are properly trained for top performance. The Foreman also assists the crew to assure that Tapani Inc provides a quality product to the owner.

Responsibilities

• Planning and scheduling
• Management and productions of the crew
• Site safety and training
• Administrative tracking
• Ensure the crew has all the necessary tools to complete the required task
• Communicate the process to the crew
• Ensure OSHA standards are adhered to
• Promote an atmosphere of teamwork and understanding of each crew members abilities
• Schedule equipment repairs
• Communicate with the Superintendent to fully understand the path to the end result
• Communicate the weekly plan to the crew and on a daily basis ensure each crew member has a clear understanding of their responsibilities for the day
• Track time and quantities and complete daily time cards and daily reports.
• Complete incident reports and take photos as necessary
• Utilize the power of teamwork to create efficiency and quality throughout the project
• Promote a learning and teaching environment amongst the crew

Job Requirements and Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent
• Previous experience in all areas the Foreman oversees
• Quality Control
• Must be able to clearly articulate ideas and plans from thought to action
• Read and create a plan of action from blue prints
• Understanding of the operations and maintenance of all equipment utilized on site
• Ability to generate efficient methods quickly to resolve roadblocks
• Ability to foster Tapani Inc culture: create strong, efficient teams, foster a positive attitude, create a fun environment to work at every day
• Ability to recognize brewing conflicts and diffuse conflicts
• Ability to recognize talents and utilize them correctly
• Current certification in First Aid, CPR, CDL, Confined Space, Competent Person, Erosion and Sediment Control, Flagging Card, Rigging and Signaling
• Ability to create a two-three week "look-ahead" schedule
• Must have basic computer/technical skills and willing to learn new technology
• Able to identify soil types
• Be able to call in locates
• Train, coach, and mentor their subordinates
• Understand and incorporate standard construction practices but still be able to think "outside the box" safely, with means and methods.
• Honest, open, and friendly and have sound judgment
• Ability to understand, decide, and change a project for positive progress
• Familiar with varying municipal codes and construction practices
• Physical ability to lift, push, pull, and carry heavy loads
• Dress and conduct themselves in a professional and respectable manner

Working Environment

• Working conditions for this position will be mainly on project site
• Hours worked will be weather dependent along with schedule requirements. Summer time typically is longer hours and winter typically is shorter hours due to daylight. Work may require weekend work when project demands.

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay: $34.84 - $47.46 per hour (based on qualifications and experience)
• Monthly $75 phone allowance or company phone
• Comprehensive Medical Insurance plans with low to $0 monthly premiums
• Additional voluntary insurance options include: Dental, Vision, and a wide variety of Supplemental insurances.
• Flexible Paid Time Off and Sick Time
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) options with up to 4% employer match
• See the full list of benefits here