Hydroseeding Foreman

About the role

McKee Utility Contractors, a MasTec Company, is a family-founded and operated company with over 40 years of proven expertise in water and wastewater line installation, tunneling, boring, and concrete structure construction. The company is dedicated to delivering critical infrastructure that strengthens communities and supports a higher quality of life. McKee is part of the MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) business segment, which generates over $4.5 billion in annual revenue. MasTec is a minority-owned Fortune 500 company with over 35,000 employees and 400 offices nationwide, ranked #1 in Power, #16 Top 50 Domestic Heavy Contractors, and #13 Transportation Contractor by Engineering News-Record.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct people, equipment, and resources for hydroseeding in daily field operations.
• Track daily labor hours, materials used, loads applied, acreage/square footage completed, equipment usage, and job progress.
• Engage in open communication with Superintendents, Project Managers, and Project Engineers; report any issues that could affect the project plan.
• Organize and coordinate daily activities of all crew members, subcontractors, and equipment; utilize corrective action to keep the project on time and on budget.
• Direct proper mixing and application of seed, fertilizer, mulch, tackifier, soil amendments, and other specified materials.
• Coordinate crew assignments, equipment, materials, water supply, and jobsite logistics.
• Plan work in an efficient and effective order, maximizing progress in a safe and timely manner.
• Perform and oversee daily equipment inspections, cleaning, lubrication, preventative maintenance, and minor repairs.
• Read and interpret project plans and specifications.
• Operate hydroseeders, trucks, pumps, hoses, loaders, skid steers, and related equipment as needed.
• Ensure a solid understanding of and comply with the principles of the company's Code of Ethics; examine situations considering those principles.
• Ensure all new hires receive required orientation and attend company-designated training.
• Monitor and manage employee attendance, ensuring timely arrival and participation of all crew members; notify employees of rain days prior to the start of work.
• Delegate tasks and accountabilities; instruct, supervise, lead, and direct all crew.
• Liaise between the company and employees on a variety of employee-related matters.
• Comply with relevant legislation regarding employee management, terminations, and resignations.
• Handle and thoroughly investigate all employee concerns.
• Liaise with the Human Resources department on employee development, recruitment, benefits, training, terminations, and investigations.
• Ensure consistent and fair application of the progressive disciplinary policy as necessary.
• Perform other employee supervision duties as required.
• Promote, execute, and adhere to the company's safety program; encourage all employees, subcontractors, and consultants to adopt safety as a culture.
• Conduct daily and weekly safety meetings and inspections.
• Review safe work plans/hazard assessments with crew prior to job commencement.
• Work with the Safety Department to investigate damage, incidents, or near misses in the worksite; ensure proper procedures are carried out according to the Company's Safety Program.
• Work in a safe, responsible manner to not intentionally or unintentionally injure oneself or endanger the wellbeing of others.
• Participate as a vital team member and contribute towards the success of the organization, which may involve providing other technical and administrative support as required.
• Promote a team approach and maintain dialogue with all employees to exchange information and gather ideas.
• Train new employees on hydroseeding procedures, equipment operation, material handling, jobsite expectations, and proper cleanup.
• Collaborate with project teams on other special initiatives as required.
• Maintain knowledge of and follow the company's safety policies and procedures as described in the company's safety manual.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. preferred.
• Class 5 Drivers License or equivalent required.
• Previous hydroseeding, landscaping, erosion-control, construction, or heavy-equipment experience preferred.
• Knowledge of road construction methods, road construction materials, and industry requirements.
• Ability to work early mornings, extended hours, and occasional weekends as project schedules require.
• Working knowledge of hydroseeding equipment, pumps, engines, hoses, spray systems, and material mixing.
• Ability to read job plans, specifications, work orders, maps, and application instructions.
• Ability to perform basic calculations involving square footage, acreage, material quantities, and application rates.
• Able to meet the physical requirements of the position, which involves sitting, standing, bending, climbing, lifting (up to 50 pounds), working at heights, in confined spaces, and in all types of weather conditions (rain, snow, heat, etc.).

Benefits

Financial Wellbeing

• Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase
• 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)

Health & Wellness

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) — coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
• Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance, Weight Management Drug Discount
• Discounted National Gym Membership Network

Family & Lifestyle

• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave
• Military Leave, including Benefits Continuation
• Employee Assistance Program

Planning for the Unexpected

• Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
• Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
• Emergency Travel Assistance Program
• Group legal plan