Blaster Foreman

Craft Recruiting • Study Butte, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Kiewit is seeking experienced Blaster in Charge Foreman to support road construction, grading and earthmoving operations near Study Butte, Texas. This role involves planning, coordinating, and organizing people, equipment, tools, and materials for safe, efficient, and timely project construction. The Blaster Foreman will lead and train drilling, blasting, and rock excavation operations, ensuring safe and productive execution. Responsibilities include ensuring equipment is correctly operated and maintained, maintaining accurate reporting records, and potentially assisting in weekly scheduling. The role is responsible for the timely completion of work within estimated costs while upholding quality standards and ensuring the safety of the crew through adherence to all applicable safety rules and conducting toolbox meetings.

Requirements

• May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Ability to demonstrate thorough knowledge and skill to perform all essential functions of craft workers under his/her supervision.
• Ability to perform task planning to safely and efficiently carry out all aspects of work assigned, train/ teach safety practices, policies and procedures.
• Have a working knowledge of the scheduling, material control and unit manhour performance, estimating fundamentals and job cost management systems.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with craft workers under his/her supervision and management/supervision.
• Must be a good communicator, motivator, and team player.
• Must have required tools
• May require DL
• Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and organize people, equipment, tools and materials to promote the safe, efficient and timely construction of the project.
• Lead and train all drilling, blasting, and rock excavation operations to ensure safe, efficient, and productive project execution.
• Ensure that construction equipment is correctly operated and maintained.
• Maintain accurate reporting records including job quantities, productivity rates, time sheets, and daily management reports.
• May assist in developing a weekly schedule and in carrying out sequence of activities for assigned crew.
• Responsible for timely completion of work assignments within the estimated costs while maintaining the company’s reputation for quality workmanship/product.
• Responsible for the safety of those on the crew and will conduct all operations according to all applicable company and government safety rules.
• Will develop and maintain a proper crew attitude by conducting toolbox meetings and communicating safety concerns, work scope, plans and schedules to leadmen and crews.

Benefits

• $70/day worked per diem is provided for travel exceeding 50 miles from the project site
• $75/day will be provided for travel allowance
• Housing accommodations available

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED