Construction Foreman

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide communication and direction to crew members.

• Implement and perform steps to complete jobs in a timely manner.

• Performing duties of operator and/or laborer.

• Ability to operate all construction equipment.

• Setting daily production goals.

• Conducting daily walk-throughs and monitoring and adhering to safety processes and procedures.

• Ensuring accurate and up to date DOT documentation.

• Conducting weekly toolbox talks.

• Load, unload, tie-down & secure tools, materials and equipment.

• Maintaining and submitting required reporting.

• Setting up safety perimeters using signage, cones and safety barriers and at times flagging traffic.

• Performs all other related duties as assigned by management.*

*These tasks do not meet the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 definition of essential job functions and are usually less than 5% of time spent.  However, these tasks still constitute important performance aspects of the job.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must be experienced with all types of equipment and understand their capabilities and limitations.

• Ability to follow instructions.

• Basic ability to use small tools/hand tools.

• Ability to read and understand work orders, safety rules and operating instructions.

• Ability to read prints and interpret utility maps to identify the type and size of underground utilities.

• Good verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to give descriptive and respectful direction.

• Must be able to proficiently use locators to safely identify utilities.

• Must have good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

• Must have a valid Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record - Unrestricted Class A CDL.

• Must have good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

• Must be very safety conscientious.

• Must be able to effectively communicate with crew, customers and vendors.

• May be required to work overtime: after regular business hours, weekends, or be on emergency on-call as needed.

• Travel will be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent. 

• Previous construction or utility construction experience, preferred experience in Telecommunications but not required.

• Previous experience in a similar position with a focus on crew leadership is required.