Job ID: 496288

United Companies, is a CRH Company. Our purpose, commitment to the future, and formula for growth is to champion the safety, empowerment, and development of our employees. We strive to be The Preferred Source of quality sand, rock, landscape products, ready-mixed concrete, asphalt, paving and construction services. We succeed as a team by embracing integrity, mutual respect, innovation, service, sustainability, and financial strength.

Position Overview

The Grade Foreperson will be responsible for field operations for any Earthwork/Roadway/Grading project and will directly supervise and coordinate activities of grading crew. This position may also engage in the trade work of the employees being supervised.

Pay ranges from $26 to $31, based on experience. 

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Directly supervises grading crew, and reports work to Superintendent.
• Responsible for schedule and organize day to day operations for grading/pipe/construction crews.
• Instruct, train, and monitor employees in the performance of their duties and in the proper use of equipment.
• Directs grading, milling, and trucking to create a smooth efficient workplace.
• Work with project managers, engineers, technicians, and surveyors to implement construction plants.
• Estimate time and resource requirements for projects.
• Maintain records of equipment, supplies, and labor hours for projects.
• Coordinate ordering of equipment and materials.
• Ensure operators properly maintain and thoroughly clean equipment and hand tools.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Education/Experience

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• 3 years experience as a Foreperson in heavy construction industry is preferred.
• CDL Preferred.

Work Requirements

• Ability to work under occasional supervision.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Superior organizational skills and detail oriented to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Must uphold company values and have a positive attitude with employees, subcontractors, and clients.
• Must be knowledgeable of OSHA, and MSHA regulations.
• Adaptability and flexibility to manage deadline pressure.
• Ability to independently prioritize and manage multiple tasks/projects and meet deadlines.
• Individuals are required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated operations and production areas as stated by OSHA and/or MSHA. PPE may be required, but not limited to, for this position: Face Shield, Safety (hard toe) Shoes, and Coveralls.
• Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required up to 10% of the time).

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Knowledge of the areas of dirt work, including excavation, grade work, surveying, and final excavating work.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team in a fast-paced and complex environment.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should be to work in constant exposure to the outside elements, in all weather conditions.
• Ability to work in a safety sensitive construction setting, including exposure to moving machinery and heavy equipment.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.

Key Competencies

• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to needs.
• Teamwork - Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
• Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
• Planning/Organizing - Uses time efficiently.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Accepts responsibility for own actions.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.
• Initiative - Asks for and offers help when needed; able to consistently work independently.
• Innovation - Generates suggestions for improving work.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or listen. 
• The employee is frequently required to sit, climb, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms above their shoulders.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move from 35 to 50 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Other duties may be assigned as required. Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designers, and reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

United Companies, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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