Working Foreman

About the Role

Assist Foreman in supervision and coordination of activities of workers engaged in construction projects. Supervise crew and assist other workers in construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Clean or prepare construction sites to eliminate possible hazards
• Read plans, instructions, or specifications to determine work activities
• Control traffic passing near, in, or around work zones
• Signal equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, or adjustment of machinery, equipment, or materials
• Dig ditches or trenches, backfill excavations, or compact and level earth to grade specifications, using picks, shovels, pneumatic tampers, or rakes
• Position, join, align, or seal structural components, such as concrete wall sections or pipes
• Measure, mark, or record openings or distances to layout areas where construction work will be performed
• Load, unload, or identify building materials, machinery, or tools, distributing them to the appropriate locations, according to project plans or specifications
• Erect or dismantle scaffolding, shoring, braces, traffic barricades, ramps, or other temporary structures
• Position or dismantle forms for pouring concrete, using saws, hammers, nails, or bolts

Supervisory Responsibilities

May supervise a crew of up to 5 workers.

Requirements

• Must be able to follow specific directions; perform a variety of duties which may often change; work within standards of accuracy
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, documents, instructions, procedure manuals
• Routine report writing and effective communication skills

Qualifications

• High School diploma preferred
• Two years relevant experience

Pre-Employment Requirements

Candidates that accept an offer of employment are required to undergo and successfully complete a pre-employment physical examination. This exam ensures potential employees meet necessary health and fitness standards for the role. The examination includes tests and evaluations conducted by a certified medical professional to assess overall physical health, identify any potential medical conditions that could interfere with job performance, and verify the candidate is capable of safely performing the essential duties of the position. Completion and clearance of this physical are mandatory steps in the hiring process.