Foreman, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor, Heavy Equipment Operator

Job Overview

Safety training by the company will be required for all team members. Out-of-town work is probable and may require travel of up to three weeks away from home at a time. Dependable attendance and punctuality are critical.

• Ensures adherence to safe work practices and procedures.
• Knows the safety procedures and performs thorough reviews of the operator/user manuals prior to operating any power tools or equipment.
• Ensures all crew members familiarize themselves with safety procedures and perform thorough reviews of the operator/user manuals prior to operating any power tools or equipment.
• Completes daily job reports, tracking production, tracking/reporting crew hours and equipment hours via HCSS Heavy Job software on a company-provided iPad. Includes sending Plan of the Day (POD) to necessary parties.
• Completes SLAM books, Task Hazard Analysis Forms, daily safety briefing, and pre-work stretching program.
• Develops and executes future crew tasks to ensure projects are completed.
• Instructs the crew how to operate heavy construction equipment safely and efficiently.
• Instructs the crew on how to install water, storm sewer, and sewer pipe and associated structures.
• Instructs the crew how to form, pour, and finish horizontal and vertical concrete structures.
• Ensures completion and recording of daily inspections on all equipment.
• Coordinates and assists with material ordering and other logistical requirements, including verifying receipt and accuracy of all materials delivered to the site.
• Drives, cleans, and maintains the company truck.
• Keeps the company truck supplied with commonly used supplies daily.
• Verifies all tools are clean, functional, and ready for use daily.
• Applies knowledge of site layout tools including rotary laser, site level, and transit.
• Capable of establishing elevations, benchmarks, and interpreting complex blueprints.
• Accountable for the quality of both Kwest site crews and subcontractor work.
• Ensures all pre- and post-task checklists are completed and recorded.
• Submits any incident reports, including positive observations or negative occurrences, in accordance with company reporting protocols.
• Regularly updates HCSS Plan with red-line As-Built modifications.
• Prepares and maintains 2–3-week written look-ahead plans to maintain accountability and task readiness.
• Serves as site Quality Assurance authority with working knowledge of project specifications and required testing procedures.
• Monitors production and quantity tracking; utilizes reporting tools to evaluate real-time progress and ensure project goals are met.
• Travels to and from various job sites as needed.

Team members are eligible for promotion to a foreman position upon successful completion of a period as a crew leader, the achievement of favorable performance reviews, and a good work history. The need for foreman positions will be determined by the director of field operations and the general superintendents based on forecasted project demands. Foreman positions may be advertised to external/internal candidates if deemed warranted by the general superintendents and director of field operations.

• Must be able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as required.
• The average work week would consist of 5 ten-hour days, but schedule will be dictated by project needs.
• Must be able to work out of town, sometimes out of state, and for lengths of time, such as the job would dictate.
• A high school diploma, GED, or trade school certificate is preferred.
• Your skills and certifications are valuable, and Kwest recognizes it. Any special certifications or skills that are constructive to the position responsibilities will be taken into consideration when reviewing wage classification.
• Working knowledge of construction site safety, truck maintenance, and road safety regulations.
• Will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening, and if offered a position, any random drug screening if randomly selected.
• Must attend all mandatory safety meetings and participate in discussions with the work crew and any safety personnel on site.
• Must be over 18 to operate power-driven saws including…