Excavation Foreman

Job Description

With all the recent growth in our company, Abode Construction is excited to announce the addition of an Excavation Foreman to our Excavation team.

Summary/Objective

The foreman is a working foreman, and supervises a crew of laborers in the installation of pipe, underground utilities, concrete, and other miscellaneous materials. The Foreman provides support to the Excavation Director, in addition to leading a crew in guidance and assistance to the other Excavation and heavy equipment operators. Ideally we would prefer our Foreman also be a Heavy Equipment Operator with a minimum of 2 years industry experience.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Supervises a crew of up to 4 employees and prioritizes work.
• Works with the Excavation Estimator closely to ensure timelines and materials on a project.
• Experienced Heavy Equipment Operator with the ability to operate excavators, end loaders, backhoes, skid steers, forklifts, and tractors. A valid Class A CDL is required; candidates without one must be willing to obtain it.
• Reads and follows plans, material lists and guidelines and applies necessary timelines.
• Conducts regular tailgate safety meetings.
• Fulfills all regular and advanced installation/construction duties, including project layout, and completes required paperwork in a timely manner.
• Organizes, supervises, leads and trains employees to complete projects within established guidelines and time frames.
• Ensures his project job site has all of its materials, permits, swpp, bonds, locates, equipment, and project schedules.
• Maintains / schedules equipment service and maintenance logs.
• Enforces all company and job site safety policies and procedures.
• Enforces all client-required safety policies and procedures.
• Complies with all company policies and procedures and safety requirements, including crew member discipline and documentation.
• Submits crew members’ timesheets to payroll by deadline.
• Attends company operation meetings as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Collaboration Skills.
• Customer/Client Focus.
• Decision Making.
• Leadership.
• Communication Proficiency.
• Ethical Conduct.
• Problem Solving.
• Project Management.
• Thoroughness.
• Time Management.

Supervisory Responsibility

The position directly supervises employees and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Other Industry titles for this position might be:
Heavy Equipment Foreman, Heavy Equipment Operator, Construction, Excavator, Supervisor, Superintendent, Crew Lead, Customer Service, Dozer operator, Backhoe Operator.

Job Type: Full-time