Grade & Drain Foreman 1

 

 

Job ID:  492482

 

Headquartered in Lexington, Kentucky, the Mountain Companies (comprised of Mountain Enterprises, Mountain Materials, and Mountain Aggregates) have been providing asphalt paving and aggregate services to the state of Kentucky for decades. From concrete construction to asphalt paving and quarry operations, we at the Mountain Companies pride ourselves on the multitude of services we can offer our customers. Privately owned and operated until 2006, the Mountain Companies later joined CRH. By being a part of the CRH family, we are a proud reflection of the hundreds of family businesses, local and regional companies and mid to large sized enterprises that come together to form CRH. CRH is the number one asphalt producer and paver, the largest aggregates producer and the second largest ready-mix producer in North America. We are also the number four cement producer in North America and a leader in Canada. CRH operates with a decentralized, diversified structure, letting you work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large enterprise.

 

Field Supervisor -Grade & Drain / Foreman Position Overview

The Field Supervisor/Foreman is responsible managing daily crew operations and job site activities.  This position will primarily perform supervisory duties, but on rare occasions may assist with general laborer and equipment operation tasks as needed

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Coordinates daily job site activities, job site organization, etc.
• Examine and interpret plans and specifications to determine work processes and successful completion.
• Supervise and schedule work crews to engage in heavy highway construction, and construction specific to utility, grade & drain and concrete operations.
• Safely and efficiently operate heavy equipment of various types.
• Perform daily pre-and-post inspections with appropriate documentation in compliance with company policies.
• Properly follow all company policies and OSHA / MSHA regulations for safe working procedures and environment.
• Manage job site goals, timelines and budgets with the construction manager.
• Order required supplies and materials.
• Drive to various job site locations.
• Assists with general laborer duties as needed, which may include shoveling, concrete forming and pouring, installing pipes, installing drainage structures, and other tasks as required.
• Assists with heavy equipment operation, if trained, as needed at job site locations.
• Maintaining labor, equipment, and materials records
• Will be subject to drug testing per company policy. 

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, skills, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions. 

Education/Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred and 2 to 5 years of related construction experience or an equivalent combination of education and training. 

Work Requirements

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Pass pre-employment drug screening.
• Be able to provide valid documentation for the I-9 Immigration document.
• Must meet the requirements to drive a company vehicle.
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated operations and production areas as stated by OSHA and / or MSHA.
• Ability to write correspondence. 
• Ability to effectively present information in one on one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiple and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ration, percent, land to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved written or oral instructions
• Ability to work well with others in a group or one on one setting.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should be able to type and use keyboards accurately and have knowledge of Database software.   

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Standard Driver’s License required 

Key Competencies

• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional employee situations; Responds promptly to employee needs; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• Teamwork - Contributes to building a positive team spirit.