What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Foreman position at KS Industries?
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General Foreman provides leadership and is responsible for, although not limited to scheduling, workforce planning, coordinating, supervising, assisting in cost control and ensuring the safety of all crew members as well as consistently applying of all KSI policies and procedures fairly.
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ssential Job Functions
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. Regular and reliable attendance.
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. Prepared and on time for scheduled shift with proper PPE.
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. Must possess a current and valid Driver License with clean driving record.
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. Assist crew as necessary in order to perform job efficiently and safely, utilizes scope and risk management tools.
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. Manages resource utilization (people, tools and equipment) and request manpower as required.
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. Evaluates crew capabilities including foreman like training and coaching to ensure that the crews meet required levels of quality.
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. Effectively communicates with all crew members to set and maintain works standards and outlining behavioral expectations to ensure morale along with productively.
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. Effectively resolves conflict and takes appropriate personnel actions by recognizing and addressing issues between crew(s).
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. Conducts safe work and performs behavioral based safety audits like identifying safety training needs and facilitates delivery of training.
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0. Participates in and monitors safety tailgate meetings, safety/incident infestations and reviews.
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1. Ensure timely response, actions and corrections to any safety issue.
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2. Oversees the execution of the work, including quality and production.
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3. Understand mechanical drawings and constructability as well as ensures crews work to job specifications and follow drawings.
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4. Implement workforce plans and schedules, review and adjusts specific workforce activities and task schedules to meet established production agendas.
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5. Reports any scheduling conflicts with other crews and contractors to the appropriate personnel.
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6. Utilizes CI tools to reduce job cost and KSI’s cost of doing business also reports on crew production, work progress and change.
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7. Attends customer meetings as needed with estimating cost control, resource loading, project performance and improvement.
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8. Coach and mentor fellow crew members and actively involve the Behavioral Safety Process, observer/coach/Steering Team Rep and provide team building skills.
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9. Develop knowledge of KSI PPM-SOPs and refer to the SOP Manual prior to each task.
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0. Follow all KS Industries, LLC safety, and customer policies and procedures.
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1. Shall perform all physical and mental requirements listed.
- bility to read and write in English •
- bility to comprehend and communicate instructions in English •
- bility to communicate with employees and various business partners in a professional and courteous manner. •
- nowledge of technology (iPads, cellphones etc.) •
- nowledge with Microsoft Office products •
- bility to handle administrative duties of position, including completion of required documents •
- nowledge of Stop Work Authority (SWA) •
- bility to complete training for Behavioral Safety Process •
- HSA policies and procedures •
- bility to effectively use time management skills •
- roject construction scope and objective E
ducation and Experience •
- ave 3 years of industry experience along with knowledge of tools. •
- xperience with oil clean-ups •
- nowledge of backhoe, box scraper, hydro excavator and ditch witch operations and managing repairs
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hysical & Mental Requirements
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ess than 1%
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4% to 65%
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ifting/Pulling/Jerking/Grasping/Raising/Lowering: Must be able to lift, grasp up to 50 lbs. with the use of fingers, palm and wrists to hold and/or manipulate objects (hammers, saws, pencils, pens etc.) Must be able to raise and lower objects from one level to another.
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quatting/Twisting/Bend/Reaching/Stooping/Squatting/Kneeling : Must be able to twist, squat, kneel and bend in various positions with or without objects.
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ushing : Must be able to exert force upon an object so that the object moves away from the force.
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arry/Support : Must be able to carry and provide support to objects, usually holding it in hands, arms and/or on the shoulders.
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ody Positions; Supine/Seated/Standing : Must be able to work in a supine, seated or standing position.
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orking Conditions: The locations vary from site to site. Work is physically demanding and requires the ability to concentrate well on the job at hand, in all types of weather. Majority of the work is construction-based work. Walking and working surface vary depending on the terrain, from flat to extreme slopes and frozen, wet, snowy and slippery conditions.
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orking Hours: Normally, a full-time employee will work 40 hours per week, depending on the factors such as weather and schedules. Work schedules and hours may vary depending on specific client locations and projects. In general, applicable work schedules include 5-8’s and 4-10’s. All labor laws in reference to rest breaks and meal periods will be followed.
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ote: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed but are not to be seen as a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Also, do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.
Salary : $48,364 - $74,599