Grading Foreman

Project ForemanTo guide and direct activities on a given project while adhering to all company policies and OSHA/MSHA regulations, while meeting all production goals.Operate all heavy equipment in a safe and efficient way according to all relevant legislation, policies and proceduresCarry out plan set forth by management and engineeringRead and interpret engineered plans and stake out in the fieldSetup GPS base station and GPS guided equipmentPerform JSA, tool box talks and any required safety training/planning/communication that is particular to the projectCommunicate production issues and constraints and implement plans to overcome themEnsure heavy equipment is safely and securely storedParticipate in routine equipment maintenancePractice 'Safely, All Day'Complete daily fuel, load count and hour logs, dailyComplete daily workplace examinations and repair deficienciesMaintain all credit card receipts, coded correctly and complete expense report turned in weeklyMaintain a professional appearance at all timesMaintain company vehicle to company standardsGeneral daily preventative equipment maintenanceMaintain current tool inventory in maintenance trailer/truckMaintain fuel tank level and inventory, communicate to management for deliveriesKeep the job site clean, prepared for inclement weather and on trackMaintain all erosion control devices and report deficienciesGuide and lead the crew in all daily activitiesPerform minor emergency repairs on equipment as neededKnowledge :Equipment operation and maintenanceEquipment safetyGeneral site preparation techniques and proceduresSite preparation surveying and layoutKnowledge of operation of front end loaders, dozers, graders, compactors, and other pieces of heavy equipmentKnowledge of equipment maintenance and storageKnowledge of road construction and maintenance techniquesKnowledge of workplace safety requirements and proceduresKnowledge of equipment cleaning standards and proceduresSkills :Ability to operate all types of equipment according to the manufacturers recommendationsAbility to operate required equipment in a safe and responsible mannerClient service and public interaction skillsTeam buildingAnalytical and problem solving skillsDecision making skillsEffective verbal and listening communications skillsAbility to communicate effectively in EnglishAbility to read and write to record pickups and maintain daily recordsStress management skillsTime management skillsPersonal Attributes :Be honest, trustworthy and respectfulPossess cultural awareness and sensitivityBe flexibleDemonstrate sound work ethicsDeal with the public in a positive, courteous and respectful mannerRequirements :Must have a valid driver's license with less than (3) moving violations in (3) yearsMust be able to pass drug/alcohol screeningsMust be able to lift at least 40 lbsWorking Conditions :Physical Demands :The foreman position is a physically strenuous and mentally demanding job. He/she will be lifting, pulling and managing heavy equipment and objects. The foreman will have to work in all weather, and must be prepared for both extreme heat and cold. The foreman must ensure that all activities are completed in a safe and efficient way.Environmental Conditions :The foreman must work outside in all different weather conditions including extreme cold and extreme heat. He/she may at times be exposed to dangerous and/or toxic substances and must take necessary precautions to protect eyes, nose and skin from irritation and infection.Sensory Demands :He/she may at times be exposed to dangerous and/or toxic substances and must take necessary precautions to protect eyes, nose and skin from irritation and infection.Mental Demands :The foreman must work with the team and is expected to maintain a schedule of work. Proper and efficient management of all projects is required. Any variation from these means that lengthens the project not caused by unforeseen conditions is unacceptable. Any problems or inconveniences may result in increased stress to complete tasks in a limited time.