Foreman

Job Summary

The foreman will supervise a team of workers to ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget. Job requirements include strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, as well as years of experience. Key duties involve directing work, training employees, monitoring progress, adhering to safety standards, and managing materials

Job Functions

- Coordinate with the project manager on daily tasks

- Supervise crews in up to 5 yards and no more than 10 crewmen

- Safety oversight of all yard activity and personnel

- Supervise all rigging activities

- Collect invoices and packing slips and get them to the project manager

- This is a working position

- Work with and assist crew members in all matters relating to material and yard organization and material acquisition

- Operate various class forklifts and/or cranes/boom trucks

- Operate trucks and ATVs

- Load and unload trucks with material, wire/cable, and all types of utility poles

- Sort and organize material and poles in yards

- Inspect the condition of the material, wire/cable, and all types of utility poles

- Make minor repairs

- Tagging

- Kitting, packaging, and staging for contractors

- Deliveries to contactors

- Building material cribbing

- Pick up trash and clean the yards, equipment, and associated outbuildings

Requirements

Experience

- Several years of experience in construction/welding or electrical

Education/Certifications

- High school diploma or equivalent at minimum

- OSHA 10 certification is preferred

Skills

- Leadership: Ability to motivate, train, and direct workers.

- Communication: Clear oral and written communication with the team, management, and stakeholders.

- Problem-solving: The ability to handle unexpected issues and make decisions.

- Technical: Ability to read blueprints and plans, and a good understanding of safety protocols.

Physical fitness

Ability to perform physical tasks like lifting, bending, and working outdoors in various weather conditions.