Foreman

Craft Recruiting•Study Butte, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Kiewit is seeking experienced Blaster In Charge Foreman to support road construction, grading and earthmoving operations near Study Butte, Texas. The pay rate is up to $46/hr depending on experience. Blaster in charge experience is required. The shift schedule is 10 days on and 4 days off. Must be available to work day and night shift. Additional overtime and weekends may be required. $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 are available. All offers are contingent on your ability to pass a Drug and Alcohol test.

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.
Blaster In Charge Experience Required
The person in this position needs to constantly move about a construction/industrial site, so should be able to stand, walk, sit, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl
Constantly works in a construction environment and will be exposed to changing outdoor weather conditions
Work irregular hours, weekends, overtime and holidays as required
May be required to use ladders/mechanical platforms/manlifts/scaffold to access required equipment/work areas (may exceed 200 feet), so must be able to climb and maintain balance on formwork, steel formwork, stairs, ladders and scaffolds
Move and work in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven surfaces
Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy and dusty environment
May be required/able to move items weighing up to 50 pounds across construction/industrial site
Must have required tools
May require DL
Observe and comply with all safety and project rules, perform other duties as required
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.
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.
Monitor compliance by all employees under his/her supervision with all Company policies.