Grading Foreman

Company: Boomerang Corp
Location: Anamosa
Posted on: April 9, 2021

Job Description:

Description:
This position directly supervises employees and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. The position is responsible for supervising a crew of operators in the grading of construction site operations by performing the following duties.Essential FunctionsReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Supervise and coordinate daily activities of 6 or more craft workers and prioritizes work.Organizes, supervises, leads and trains crew members to complete projects within established guidelines and time frames; on time and under budget.Reads and follows plans, material lists and guidelines and applies necessary timelines.Operates heavy equipment of various sizes and weights used in road, site, or highway construction and excavation.Monitors quality control of work in place by operators.Implement better methods of production in all aspects of your job.Assist in schedule development and effectively budget time to adhere to schedule.Identifying potential change orders.Monitor labor reporting, job cost reviews and prepare two week look-ahead.Efficiently communicates with the Project Manager any delays, and/or emergencies at the job site; works with PM to resolve issues to comply with budget and schedule.Performs routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and provide required reports. Any defects or needed repairs should be reported to the shop foreman; cleans equipment.Conduct jobsite orientation and train and mentor new workers.Instruct and train employees and ensure the safety of the workers.Properly follows all state and federal agencies safety procedures; brings problems to the attention of the project manager, safety director or HR manager.Promotes and complies with all company safety policies and procedures, including crewmember discipline and documentation.Maintain certifications required by all state and federal agencies and company safety programs.Enforces all client-required safety policies and procedures.Conduct weekly safety meetings, and attend cost/job reviews.Daily reporting of time, progress and materials used thru electronic reporting; significant project facts, events, and conditions must be reported.Maintain professional attitude with owners, inspectors, public and company personal..

Requirements:
Required Education and ExperienceThree (3) + or more years of experience in roadway and site constructionKnowledge of traffic control standardsKnowledge of and ability to operate grading equipment (ex. dozers, excavators, motor grader, scrapers and rollers)Must have a valid driver's licenseProficient at reading blue printsProficient in one or more relevant craft areasAbility to motivate workers, lead by example, and communicate effectivelyAbility to compute basic numbers, read scales and use simple fractions.Ability to work well under pressure and within project timelines.Preferred Education and ExperienceOne year as leadman on a grading crewErosion Control CertificationGPS KnowledgeExperience in Microsoft Office, Email Communications and Electronic time cardKnowledge of the construction industryAAP/EEO StatementRicklefs Excavating Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, veteran or other protected group status.PM20 PI132485807

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