Dirt Work Foreman

About the role

K2 Construction is a locally owned and operated underground construction company based in Lincoln, Nebraska. Founded in 2001, K2 focuses on delivering high-quality projects through professional employees, safety, and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Reporting to superintendent for morning schedule
• Assessing job priorities and assigning employees to appropriate job tasks
• Making sure employees have tools and equipment needed for job to ensure safety and production
• Overseeing the work and making sure it runs smoothly and as per the project plan
• Giving clear directions to crews as to what needs to be done to avoid repetitive mistakes or rework
• Making sure company rules are followed by crew
• Acting as a leader and supervisor for small crews engaged in road/highway construction and repair projects, bridge construction maintenance and repair, and other civil infrastructure projects
• In the absence of the superintendent, supervising operational activities, directing sub-contractors, and maintaining material inventory
• Ensuring that all equipment is always safe and ready for operation, reporting to superintendent or shipping in the absence of the superintendent on damage and non-functioning parts and equipment, ensuring that normal servicing of equipment is performed properly, and advising and assisting as necessary the field service technician
• Operating motor vehicles and equipment necessary for completion of projects, such as dozer, excavator, motor grader, etc.
• Regular attendance and punctuality at the workplace are required
• Experience field-related necessary in public works or heavy civil construction and maintenance including heavy equipment and motor vehicle operation
• Experience with blade control instrumentation is a plus
• Experience using levels and lasers to establish grade
• Familiarity with mixers/stabilizers
• Field supervision experience is strongly preferred
• Possession of a valid driver's license and clean motor vehicle record, will get a company vehicle
• Thorough knowledge of division operations
• Considerable knowledge of the materials, methods, and techniques relative to road/highway construction and maintenance
• Knowledge of field safety
• Skill and knowledge in operating equipment such as excavators, front end loaders, motor graders, backhoes, etc., commonly used in dirt work
• Ability to participate in supervise workers operating light, heavy, and special notarized equipment
• Ability to supervise road/highway construction projects from general plans and instructions given and to determine the proper amounts of various materials, tools, and equipment operated
• Ability to make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment operated
• Ability to read engineering plans and blueprints
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally with supervisor and crew
• Flexibility: ability to work in several diverse locations is pertinent, as work locations may change daily

Requirements

• Experience field-related necessary in public works or heavy civil construction and maintenance including heavy equipment and motor vehicle operation
• Experience with blade control instrumentation is a plus
• Experience using levels and lasers to establish grade
• Familiarity with mixers/stabilizers
• Field supervision experience is strongly preferred
• Possession of a valid driver's license and clean motor vehicle record, will get a company vehicle
• Thorough knowledge of division operations
• Considerable knowledge of the materials, methods, and techniques relative to road/highway construction and maintenance
• Knowledge of field safety
• Skill and knowledge in operating equipment such as excavators, front end loaders, motor graders, backhoes, etc., commonly used in dirt work
• Ability to participate in supervise workers operating light, heavy, and special notarized equipment
• Ability to supervise road/highway construction projects from general plans and instructions given and to determine the proper amounts of various materials, tools, and equipment operated
• Ability to make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment operated
• Ability to read engineering plans and blueprints
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally with supervisor and crew

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Holidays (6)
• Paid Time Off
• Matching 401k