Description

273-Civil Foreperson

The primary function of civil foreperson is to supervise a crew of up to 10 employees and to ensure the proper administration of training, disciplinary action, work production, adherence to safety practices and interpretation of policies. A willingness to travel is a must.

Benefits

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Short/Long Term Disability
• Matching 401(k) Plan
• Paid Holidays and Vacation
• FR Clothing Provided
• Employee Payroll Deduction Program

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the job briefing of the crew on work tasks and the hazards associated with the job.
• Provide daily communication with the client’s representatives.
• Civil work may include working in substations and on transmission lines.
• Directs the crewmembers on specific job tasks.
• Ability to read grade and use auto level.
• Ability to layout work using an electronic theodolite
• Receives and interprets orders by the General Foreperson and Coordinator of utilities.
• Enforces safety practices and obtains permission from property owners to perform work.
• Assists with accident reports and incident investigations.
• Responsible for job cost control.
• Responsible for inspections, proper working conditions and necessary repairs to tools and equipment.
• Assists with field training to crew members on new equipment.
• Directs emergency situations.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be willing to travel and work away from home.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in all types of Civil Construction.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Foreperson.
• Must be proficient in all phases of civil work to include but not limited to concrete, conduit, and grounding.
• Must be able to comprehend blueprints.

Pre-Screen

• Upon offer, employees are required to subject and pass both a pre-employment drug screen and background and/or MVR check.

License & Certifications:

• Must possess a Commercial Driver’s License.

Travel Requirements:

• Must be willing to travel and work away from home.
• Willing to travel out of state for emergency storm work.

Physical Requirements:

• OCCASIONAL (up to 33%): Sitting, Kneeling, and Crawling
• FREQUENT (up to 66 %): Stooping, Squatting, Body Twisting, Manual Dexterity, Reading, Climbing Ladders, Climbing On/Off Truck, Climbing Poles, Gripping, and Climbing Stairs
• CONTINUOUS (up to 100%): Standing, Walking, Sense of Touch, Speaking Clearly, Seeing Distant, Seeing, Reaching, Range of Motion, Hearing-Speech Range, Depth Perception, Color Vision, Lifting, Carrying, Pushing, Pulling, Lifting Over 10 lbs. to 50 lbs., Balancing, lifting up to 10 lbs., and Lifting Up to 50 lbs.

Safety

Due to the inherently dangerous nature of the industry and requirements to work with or around hazardous equipment, employees must have sufficient eyesight to judge distance/coordination of equipment and tools, be able to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods, be able to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work assignments, be able to wear personal protective equipment as necessary, be able to enter and exit a vehicle numerous times a day, have the endurance necessary to traverse various terrain, be capable of performing job duties throughout a standard 8- or 10-hour day, be able to communicate with others, read, write, and comprehend written/verbal job instructions and information, and communicate and handle conflict professionally.

• Work nights, weekends, and holidays for extended periods; may be required to perform duties as part of recovery force during emergencies and disasters.
• Works around hazardous equipment.
• Works with energized parts or equipment.
• Works around excessive noise from machines, jackhammers, chain saws and other equipment, with proper hearing protection.
• Works at varying heights above ground, in manholes, and/or in confined spaces with proper Personal Protective Equipment.

Benefits

We offer a competitive range of benefits to support our employees’ health, well-being, and financial security. Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available to all eligible employees on the first day of employment. For more information on the benefits available for this role, please contact the recruiter or hiring manager.

Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling 1-833-222-3066. We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please note:

• All job offers are subject to pre-employment drug screening and a background check.
• Unless otherwise noted, we do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Notice to Agencies: We only accept resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing services if a Service Agreement has been signed and we have requested recruitment/staffing services for the specific position. Any unsolicited resumes will become the property of the company, and no fees or compensation will be paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or staffing service.