Operator Equipment - Foreman

Operator Equipment - Foreman

Belmont, NC, US

Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Job Summary:

Direct and supervise the operating of one or several types of power construction equipment to excavate, move and/or grade material. Plan and coordinate the efforts of the lead men and craft workers under his/her supervision and motivate them to accomplish the work safely, correctly and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

• Be able to perform all of the principal duties and accountabilities of craft workers under his/her supervision

• Lead and support all safety related processes and programs as requested

• Engage with your work team to ensure we achieve zero injuries

• Have an understanding of the scheduling, material control and unit man-hour performance reporting

• Become familiar with the Field Progress Management System (FPMS)

• Be able to create and execute a one week schedule

• Be able to set and execute crew goals based on the project unit rates

• Review crew's timecards for correct hours and phase coding

• Report all accidents and near misses to supervisor

• Participate in investigation process as needed

• Lead, complete, and sign off on daily pre-job safety planning in the appropriate format

• Identify safety hazards you or other employees may be subject to and take all necessary corrective action to eliminate or mitigate hazards

• Assure all crew members understand, participate, and sign all pre-job safety planning tools at start and end of shift

• Understand and respond appropriately to all safety hazards and warning devices (i.e. back-up alarms, smell of smoke, different colored warning tags, warning sirens)

• Understand, support, implement, and follow lockout/tag out procedures

• Attend site specific training and assure you follow all procedures as outlined in training

• Use effective verbal and written communication skills

• Add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers and fractions rapidly and accurately

• Listen to other employees and supervisor's suggestions, complaints, problems, safety concerns and recommendations, evaluate each and then devise and implement a plan of action based on that evaluation

• Consult with supervisor and if needed HR on any issues

• Coordinate and communicate work with other crafts and co-workers on the job

• As requested by project supervision manage other crafts when needed

• Provide on-the-job training to those individuals under his/her supervision

• Train/teach safety practices, policies and procedures related to an employee's assigned tasks

• Perform task planning to safely and efficiently carry out all aspects of that work assigned

• Plan and communicate with supervisor to assure that an adequate supply of tools, materials and equipment are available

• Gain a complete understanding of the scope of work and the related parts of the project

• Develop a thorough understanding of the project plans, specifications and schedule as they relate to that portion of the work assigned

• Conduct tool box meetings and communicate safety concerns, work scope, plans and schedules to the crews

• Participate in quantity report collection as needed on a daily/weekly basis

• Assure employees produce quality work, meeting requirements of plans, specifications and industry standards

• Inspect subordinate's work for compliance with the, contract plans, specifications, and industry standards

• Ensure that correct construction procedures are followed during installation

• Point out deficiencies, explain them, and take corrective action needed

• Observe functioning of installed equipment or systems to determine hazards and need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement

• Examine/inspect field conditions and identify problems, inaccuracies, and cost saving measures that arise or that may be encountered

• Take corrective actions as needed

• Ensure that construction equipment is correctly operated, maintained, in good working order, and Daily Equipment Inspections are completed for equipment being used

• Complete performance reviews of craft workers according to Craft Performance Assessment (CPA) Guidelines

• Ensure that subordinates are qualified to perform their work as it relates to their level

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