Service Foreman

Jr. Davis Construction Company, Inc.•Kissimmee, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

In addition to hands-on participation, provides direct supervision and coordination for service crew involved in various construction activities on civil construction projects.

Requirements

Able to read and understand construction plans, drawings, and specifications related to civil construction projects
Knowledge of highway construction, including underground pipe, excavation, grade work and/or water services.
Able to run a variety of earthmoving machines and equipment
Efficient at multi-tasking and working under the pressure of time constraints
Experienced in scheduling, ordering, field supervision, safety management, quality control and budgeting of dirt operations in civil construction
Strong commitment to quality, safety and customer satisfaction
Demonstrate a safety first attitude with strict adherence to safety policies and procedures.
Strong leadership ability, motivation, and supervisory skills: assigning, directing and inspecting work, rewarding or disciplining employees, addressing complaints and resolving conflicts
Constant physical effort, including extended standing for at least 8 hour shift
Intermittent walking and standing on a construction site.
Climb intermittently
Regularly twist, bend, stoop, kneel and crouch, and push/pull objects to perform duties
Regularly reach above shoulder level
Must be physically able to repetitively lift, push, pull and/or carry up to 50 pounds occasionally, and sometimes heavier weight.
Agility, balance, and manual dexterity, as well as arm-hand steadiness
Able to hear and respond to oral instructions in a noisy environment.
Regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach and grasp with hands and arms.
Excellent hand, eye and foot coordination
Good vision, depth perception, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus
High School diploma or general education degree (GED)
Five years’ experience working as a Service Foreman with a heavy highway construction company; or equivalent experience; underground utility experience
Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record

Responsibilities

Run crew handling a variety of construction related functions, including underground pipe, excavation, grade work and/or water services.
Document, plan, and perform work activities independently.
Operate a variety of heavy construction equipment, as needed.
Hydrostat testing on water and reclaim, vacuum and air testing on sewer manholes, mud work on sewer and storm manholes. Raise manhole ring and covers to grade and install valve cams.
Water and reclaim testing mud work around sewer and storm pipes raised manholes to grade and valve cams to grade.
Consult with managers or other personnel to receive directions for crew and subcontractors engaged in planning and executing work procedures, interpreting specifications, resolve problems and coordinate construction activities
Inspect work progress, equipment, and construction sites to verify that company workmanship and client-required safety protocols are being complied with.
Conduct regular tailgate safety meetings.
Order and inspect required equipment based on project specifications.
Report to Superintendent on work progress, time, materials, and problems
Conduct safety program orientation/indoctrination and ensure safety compliance
Provide job site leadership, instruction, training, discipline and conflict resolution