Operator Equipment - Gen Fore

Operator Equipment - Gen Fore

Manage 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 foremen and crewmen under his/her supervision and motivate them to accomplish the work safely, correctly and efficiently. Supervise other crafts at levels appropriate to training and skills as requested by project supervision.

Key Responsibilities:

• Be able to perform all of the principal duties and accountabilities of 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
• 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
• Be proficient in scheduling, material control, unit man-hour performance, estimating fundamentals, and job cost management in the Field Process Management System (FPMS)
• Be able to create and execute a 4 week schedule and monitor the foreman's one week schedule
• Monitor/plan crew goals and proactively make changes necessary to keep crews on track with goals
• Review and approve crew's timecards for correct hours and phase coding
• Participate in incident investigations and report accidents and act to prevent future occurrences to project management and site safety
• Understand and respond appropriately to all safety hazards and warning devices
• 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
• Assure Foreman are providing on-the-job training to craft workers
• Train/teach safety practices, policies and procedures related to an employee's assigned tasks and ensure that foremen do the same
• Assure Foreman 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
• Understand and periodically review project master schedule
• Prepare and monitor the progress of the work accomplished relative to the Short Interval Schedule
• 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; review with foremen at start of and throughout the task
• Delegate and communicate safety concerns, work scope, plans, budgeted man-hours and schedules to the foremen
• Monitor productivity rates and review with foremen
• Prepare daily reports completely and accurately
• Assure employees produce quality work, meeting requirements of plans, specifications and industry standards
• Ensure all Quality Control forms are available and being completed in a timely manner
• 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
• Ensure that construction equipment is correctly operated, maintained, in good working order, and Daily Equipment Inspections are completed for equipment being utilized
• Complete performance reviews for subordinates according to Craft Performance Assessment (CPA) Guidelines and assure foreman is completing reviews of craft workers
• Ensure that subordinates are qualified to perform their work as it relates to their level

Management Responsibilities:

Preferred Qualifications:

• One or more of the following NCCER
  
  Certifications:
  
  NCCER Heavy Equipment Operations NCCER Highway / Heavy Construction NCCER Rigger NCCER Site Layout NCCER Fundamentals of Crew Leadership NCCER Project Supervision NCCER Project Management

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience working as a journeyman and supervisor heavy equipment operator and a strong working knowledge of the operating and rigging crafts is required.
• Must have working knowledge of the operating limitations and safe work practices associated with each piece of equipment being operated.
• A copy of the executed Medical Examiner's Certificate must be on file before any operation begins.
• Commercial driver's license is required when the equipment will be operated on public roads.
• Must set standards of excellence in leadership, safety, quality, and productivity for the members of his/her crew.
• Must have leadership abilities and…