Foreperson Fort Myers

 

 

Job ID:  489825

 

Preferred Materials - Concrete Division, part of CRH South Division, is a leading supplier of ready mix concrete, concrete block, rebar and building materials in the state of Florida, providing the highest product quality and service in the construction industry. With headquarters in Tampa, Florida, and operations in five key Florida markets, Preferred Materials provides municipalities, developers, architects, engineers, contractors, builders and suppliers a wide variety of construction materials and products. Our employees make Preferred Materials a great place to work. We promote a strong safety culture, where employees take responsibility for their own safety.

 

Summary and Job Scope:

This position provides direct supervision of a gunite crew to ensure that all assigned projects are completed within the scope of the designated specifications for the job and following established principles for the placement of structural concrete. This position is further responsible for ensuring that all work is performed in conformance with all safety and environmental regulations.

Hours: 12-16 +/- hours per day.

Week: 45-50 hours per week, may work up to 50 - 70 hours per week.

Lunch: No designated lunch period, eats as work allows.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure Safety
• Report working on time when scheduled.
• Directs and controls work schedule provided by plant supervisor or manager.
• Communicates with plant and contractors with regards to schedule.
• Determine access for job site and direct equipment, so no damage to property occurs.
• Direct crew with details of the project to complete task according to blueprint specifications.
• Knowledge and experience of all positions and able to rotate to that position if seen necessary.
• Safely operates power equipment.
• Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety standards

 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Works under the general direction of the Plant Supervisor for the assigned area of Prestige and directs crew for job completion using appropriate safety standards. Foreman is required to report violations to the Plant Supervisor but does not have authority to impose disciplinary actions.

 

Skills and Job Knowledge Level:

• Working knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions common to the construction industry.
• Working knowledge of the methods, materials, and tools used in the construction industry
• Working experience is specific to the potential hazards associated with pneumatically applied concrete and the appropriate precautions to ensure job site safety.
• Working knowledge of the duties and responsibilities of all members of a gunite crew.
• Skill in the operation of the tools and equipment specific to gunite and concrete.
• Knowledge and understanding of the fundamental principles of structural concrete.
• Ability to read and follow blueprints
• Basic understanding of the fundamental principles of structural concrete.
• Ability to perform heavy manual task under varying weather conditions.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively direct the actions of others.

 

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required

 

Education:

No specific or formal education is required for this position; however, a high school diploma or GED is desired.

 

Work Experience:

2+ year(s) of prior gunite or shotcrete experience is required ASA Nozzleman Certification is also not required but is highly desirable.

 

Physical Demands:

• Foreman Specific with or without CDL
• Must be able to move freely with no physical restriction(s) with regards to standing, walking, climbing, lifting, bending, kneeling, or reaching overhead.
• Must be able to push/pull or lift 50 lbs.
• Must be able to climb approximately 6 feet.
• Must be able to spend at least 85% of the day standing and 25% of the day walking on surfaces such as concrete, gravel, wood and metal and sometimes on slippery and wet surfaces.
• Additional requirements specific to Foreman with CDL
• To operate and control vehicle must be able to apply clutch foot pressure in a range up to approximately 25 lbs. This motion is required repeatedly throughout the day.
• Climbs (3) steps (5 ft.) Left leg reaches a distance of 3 -4 feet to access truck cab grab rail while twisting body to translate into the seat. (Reve