Foreman

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION 
The foreman directs personnel on a given project, takes responsibility for all safety, quality and production goals for the 
project. 
RESPONSIBILITIES 
To guide and direct activities on a given project while adhering to all company policies and OSHA / MSHA regulations, 
while meeting all production goals. 
 Operate all heavy equipment in a safe and efficient way according to all relevant legislation, policies and 
procedures 
 Carry out plan set forth by management and engineering 
 Read and interpret engineered plans and stake out in the field 
 Setup GPS base station and GPS guided equipment 
 Perform JSA, tool box talks and any required safety training / planning / communication that is particular to the 
project 
 Communicate production issues and constraints and implement plans to overcome them 
 Ensure heavy equipment is safely and securely stored 
 Participate in routine equipment maintenance 
 Practice ‘Safely, All Day’ 
 Complete daily fuel, load count and hour logs, daily 
 Complete daily workplace examinations and repair deficiencies 
 Maintain all credit card receipts, coded correctly and complete expense report turned in weekly 
 Maintain a professional appearance at all times 
 Maintain company vehicle to company standards 
 General daily preventative equipment maintenance 
 Maintain current tool inventory in maintenance trailer / truck 
 Maintain fuel tank level and inventory, communicate to management for deliveries 
 Keep the job site clean, prepared for inclement weather and on track 
 Maintain all erosion control devices and report deficiencies 
 Guide and lead the crew in all daily activities 
 Perform minor emergency repairs on equipment as needed 
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND REQUIREMENTS 
Knowledge: 
 Equipment operation and maintenance 
 Equipment safety 
 General site preparation techniques and procedures 
 Site preparation surveying and layout 
 Knowledge of operation of front end loaders, dozers, graders, compactors, and other pieces of heavy equipment 
 Knowledge of equipment maintenance and storage 
 Knowledge of road construction and maintenance techniques 
 Knowledge of workplace safety requirements and procedures 
 Knowledge of equipment cleaning standards and procedures 
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Skills: 
 Ability to operate all types of equipment according to the manufacturers recommendations 
 Ability to operate required equipment in a safe and responsible manner 
 Client service and public interaction skills 
 Team building 
 Analytical and problem solving skills 
 Decision making skills 
 Effective verbal and listening communications skills 
 Ability to communicate effectively in English 
 Ability to read and write to record pickups and maintain daily records 
 Stress management skills 
 Time management skills 
Personal Attributes: 
 Be honest, trustworthy and respectful 
 Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity 
 Be flexible 
 Demonstrate sound work ethics 
 Deal with the public in a positive, courteous and respectful manner 
Requirements: 
 Must have a valid driver’s license with less than (3) moving violations in (3) years 
 Must be able to pass drug / alcohol screenings 
 Must be able to lift at least 40 lbs