Auger Crew Lead Operator

About the Role

Lead auger crew members to safely run jobsite operations.

Responsibilities

• Work concurrently with crew to complete job while supervising work
• Ensure that established safety procedures are followed
• Provide work direction and promote teamwork amongst crew members
• Daily logging and review of crew members' hours to ensure payroll accuracy
• Represent the company on and off job sites and communicate effectively with general contractors and sub-contractors
• Implement company policies and procedures to ensure work performance is in compliance with ISO, OSHA standards, and DOT regulations
• Complete new hire paperwork for local union members when required
• Provide daily reporting via tablet to administrative personnel
• Serve as interface for internal and external customers to ensure satisfactory job completion
• Communicate all problems to the superintendent in a timely manner
• Verify auger details prior to starting the job
• Inspect augers prior to use
• Perform brace and auger maintenance as required
• Verify ground locates have been completed prior to auger installation
• Complete layouts of drawings as required for auger installation
• Complete work in a manner that minimizes cleanup

Requirements

• Valid commercial driver’s license (Class A)
• Minimum of two years’ experience in commercial driving
• Experience operating a skid steer
• Computer skills
• Ability to use construction mensuration equipment (e.g., transits, levels, laser levels)
• Ability to work well with others and maintain professional conduct at all times
• Possess excellent work habits and demonstrate them to subordinates
• Knowledge of crane set-up and signaling
• Knowledgeable about all aspects of erecting pre-cast buildings
• Ability to effectively communicate with personnel at different levels
• Ability to foresee potential problems and take necessary preventive action
• Ability to work in an organized manner and adapt readily to change
• Ability to read and interpret shop drawings

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma (or equivalent)
• Completion of OSHA 30-hour training

Physical Requirements

• Ability to travel when required
• Ability to work extensive overtime when required
• Ability to work from heights
• Field: Must be able to traverse uneven ground, move a minimum of 50 lbs., demonstrate spatial awareness/depth perception, and climb on a flatbed semi-trailer

Work Environments

• Field: All types of weather conditions (year-round, Midwest and Northeast)
• Exposure to dirt/dust and noise from heavy machinery/vehicles