What are the responsibilities and job description for the Foreman position at KEMRON Environmental Services, Inc.?
General Summary of the Position
Directly supervise and coordinate activities of road construction and asphalt paving trades workers and their helpers. Perform supervisory and management functions related to job cost accounting. May also engage in the same construction trades work as the workers being supervised.
Essential Functions
(Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of tasks is illustrative ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class. It does not imply that all positions within the class perform all of the duties listed, nor does it necessarily list all possible duties that may be assigned.)
Frequent contact with trades workers, superintendents, estimators, project managers, customers and members of the public.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Working Conditions
Work is regularly performed in outside weather conditions, including rain and extreme heat, near moving mechanical parts and includes occasional exposure to wet and/or humid conditions and to vibration.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) Employer/Vets/Disability
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities which are required of the employee for this job. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Directly supervise and coordinate activities of road construction and asphalt paving trades workers and their helpers. Perform supervisory and management functions related to job cost accounting. May also engage in the same construction trades work as the workers being supervised.
Essential Functions
(Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of tasks is illustrative ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class. It does not imply that all positions within the class perform all of the duties listed, nor does it necessarily list all possible duties that may be assigned.)
- Act as liaison with job estimator. Provide calculations on hours involved, tons of materials needed, along with truck, plant and human resources required.
- Recognize and communicate to Superintendent or Project Manager any priority projects or problems, such as employee or job costing issues and complaints from the public
- Ensure that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed, bring problems to the attention of the Superintendent, Safety Director or HR Manager.
- Coordinate, direct and lead workers engaged in paving and/or construction activities. Assign work to employees, using material and worker requirements data.
- Supervise crews to obtain top quality workmanship, efficiency, employee satisfaction, morale, communication, commitment, teamwork and pride.
- Review and verify employee time sheets and submit to Payroll Officer on specified days. Ensure that hours are assigned properly.
- Suggest and initiate personnel actions, such as promotions, transfers, hires and training requirements. Adhere to the company’s Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Policy when taking part in any employment action or decision, such as hiring, job assignment, layoff or termination.
- Analyze and resolve worker problems and recommend motivational plans.
- Regularly communicate with maintenance staff about repair and maintenance needs on all major pieces of equipment on assigned jobs.
- Relate to the public and to customers in a professional, courteous and respectful manner, appropriately responding to their complaints.
- Follow Daily Foreman Procedures & Protocols as set forth in job orientations and trainings.
Frequent contact with trades workers, superintendents, estimators, project managers, customers and members of the public.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Basic knowledge of administration and management. Must be able to plan, allocate resources, manage production and coordinate people and equipment.
- Knowledge of materials, methods and the tools involved in highway and road construction and asphalt paving.
- Knowledge of equal opportunity and affirmative action principles and procedures for employment actions such as hiring, training and labor relations.
- Strong coordination, time management, active listening, oral and written expression and comprehension, critical thinking and reasoning skills.
- The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong—to recognize problems when they occur and to work toward the solution of those problems.
- Ability to exercise good judgment when carrying out duties and to maintain good working relationships with the public and fellow employees.
- Strong mathematical abilities and the ability to remember words, numbers and other information. Must be able to read, understand and apply information obtained from blueprints, surveys and job specifications.
- Ability to see details at close range (within a few feet).
- Advanced mechanical skills a plus.
- Ability to use a transit to establish grades and lay out projects.
- Advanced mechanical skills a plus.
- CDL with endorsements and a clean driving record.
- A minimum of two to four years of related skill, knowledge or experience is needed for these occupations. Must include related on-the-job training and experience in asphalt paving and road construction practices.
- Experience and training must include methods, techniques, equipment and hands-on experience in a supervisory position.
Working Conditions
Work is regularly performed in outside weather conditions, including rain and extreme heat, near moving mechanical parts and includes occasional exposure to wet and/or humid conditions and to vibration.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) Employer/Vets/Disability
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities which are required of the employee for this job. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.