Foreman

Western Specialty Contractors•Indianapolis, IN

47d•$30 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

Foreman at Western Specialty Contractors. This role is for self-motivated individuals to serve customers as a Bricklayer Caulker in Memphis, TX. The Foreman is responsible for the performance of work within a particular work area and in accordance with generally accepted standards of the crafts. This includes supervising workers, ensuring construction complies with drawings and specifications, acting as the competent person on the job by identifying and halting hazardous operations, and maintaining liaison with the customer's representative.

Requirements

Follow specific directions; perform a variety of duties which may often change; work within standards of accuracy; repeat tasks of short duration according to a set procedure; evaluate information using measurable standards.
Identify existing and predictable hazards to work surroundings, including working conditions that are unsanitary, hazardous or dangerous to employees.
Identify existing and predictable hazards in work surroundings, including working conditions that are unsanitary, hazardous or dangerous to employees
Must be able to demonstrate sufficient reading, writing and math skills to comprehend and explain company safety policies and material instruction
The ability to read drawings is necessary
Communicate effectively in order to supervise employees and maintain customer relations.
Physically, workers must be able to: Stand or walk for long periods; lift and carry materials weighing 50 pounds or more; climb up and down ladders, scaffolds, and other objects and carry tools and equipment; and see (naturally or with correction)
Abilities to work at heights, at extreme temperatures, and to wear company's safety equipment are essential.
Experience in a trade or craft is required, preferably in concrete and masonry.

Responsibilities

Assists the various craftsmen in the performance of their work within a particular construction work area and in accordance with generally accepted standards of the craft
Supervises workers assigned to area of responsibility to ensure construction complies with drawings and specifications and meets quality standards
Acts as the competent person on the job by identifying existing and predicable hazards which are unsanitary, hazardous or dangerous to employees and halting any operation or removes employees from environments that may be dangerous
May mix cement, using hoe or concrete mixing machine
Load, transport, unload, and furnish experienced craft worker with materials, tools, equipment, and supplies
Clean work area and restock supplies and materials as necessary
Rigging of mobile and stationery scaffolding on structures in accordance with corporate guidelines
May assist in lifting, positioning, and securing of materials and workpieces during installation
May perform minor maintenance or cleaning activities of journeyman's tools and equipment
Perform other routine duties as directed by craft worker
May remove rough or defective spots from concrete using grinder, hammer, and/or chisel. May patch holes
Supervises & coordinates the activities of assigned workers, establishes and adjusts work sequences to meet construction schedules, and communicates progress to superintendent
Ensures that workers know and understand the company's safety policies
Maintains liaison with customer's representative and advises superintendent and/or project manager of potential problems.

Benefits

Competitive wage
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
$10,000 Life insurance
$10,000 Accidental death and dismemberment benefit
Generous 401k plan
Beneficial ownership in the Company through Western's Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
401(k) plan with company match
Paid time off
Maternity leave