Foreman

PNE•Caldwell, ID

About The Position

Cowlitz Clean Sweep (CCS), a division of Pacific Northern Environmental LLC, is seeking a Foreman to support industrial cleaning and spill-response operations. CCS serves pulp and paper mills, oil companies, and manufacturing and industrial clients throughout the Pacific Northwest. The Foreman assists the Department Manager with pre-field duties, communicates with customers, completes daily project paperwork, and supports on-site teams. The Foreman coordinates crews and work plans, monitors attendance, allocates responsibilities, and helps ensure work meets safety and quality standards and stays within budget. The role also supports scheduling, estimates and bidding, safety and customer paperwork, change orders, team management, and inventory. The position requires safe operation of company vehicles as needed and the ability to maintain eligibility to drive them. This is a safety-sensitive position subject to company drug and alcohol testing requirements. Employment offers are contingent on post-offer background screening, motor vehicle record review, and drug testing. The employee must participate in the respiratory protection program and maintain applicable medical clearance, fit testing, and other required qualifications.

Requirements

Valid driver’s license and eligibility to be covered under the company automobile insurance policy, including annual motor vehicle record reviews.
High school diploma or GED.
Must be at least 18 years old; must be at least 21 to be assigned commercial motor vehicle driving duties.
3–5 years of successful experience in field management, project management, and managing health and safety for a mobile workforce.
Experience in bulk disposal and hazardous waste handling.
At least 1 year of supervisory experience.
Strong interpersonal, organizational, analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage projects within budget while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and profitability.
Comfort interfacing with clients to maintain, grow, and strengthen business relationships.
Ability to perform the essential functions and physical requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to move about the jobsite, move work-related equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, remain stationary for long periods, operate technological devices, occasionally use ladders or stairs, and exchange accurate information.
Must participate in the company respiratory protection program, maintain required medical clearance and fit testing, and keep facial hair from interfering with the seal of a tight-fitting respirator, consistent with company policy and OSHA requirements.
Must wear required task-specific personal protective equipment and maintain applicable Department of Transportation medical and audiometric qualifications.
Successful completion of post-offer background screening, motor vehicle record review, and drug testing; drug testing must be completed within 72 hours of signing the offer letter.

Nice To Haves

CDL A with Tanker Endorsement and ability to drive a manual commercial vehicle.
2–3 years of experience in confined space entry and rescue.

Responsibilities

Coordinate work according to priorities and plans.
Safely operate and maintain company vehicles as required, complying with traffic laws and company policies.
Maintain the ability to drive company vehicles.
Produce crew schedules and monitor attendance.
Allocate general and daily responsibilities among the crew.
Ensure safety precautions and quality standards are met.
Monitor project expenditures and ensure projects remain within budget.
Resolve conflicts or miscommunications quickly and amicably.
Assist the Department Manager with duties including scheduling, estimates and bidding, daily safety and customer paperwork, change orders, team management, safety, and inventory.
Provide professional service and customer support.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision options for employees and eligible dependents.
Voluntary and company-paid life and AD&D coverage.
Specialty prescription programs.
Group AFLAC options, including hospital, critical illness, and accident plans.
Pre-tax Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
Pre-tax Dependent Care Savings Account (DCSA).
Teladoc telehealth.
401(k) with discretionary annual company matching contributions.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Paid trainings and certifications.
Paid leave, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, jury duty, and bereavement leave for qualifying employees.
Up to $2,000 per year in profit sharing for qualifying employees.
Annual company events.
Safety incentives.