Dirt Foreman at Sterling Construction Company, Inc. – San Antonio, Texas

Job Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Checking with superintendent for morning schedule.
• Assessing job priorities and assigning employees to appropriate job tasks.
• Making sure employees have tools and equipment needed for job in order to ensure safety and production.
• Overseeing the work and making sure it runs smoothly and as per the project plan.
• Giving clear directions to crews as to what needs to be done to avoid repetitive mistakes, or rework.
• Making sure company rules are followed by crew.
• Hold a daily take 5/JHA meeting and record a record of it in the log for future references.
• Acts as leader and supervisor for small crews engaged in road/highway construction, maintenance and repair projects, bridge construction maintenance and repair, and other civil infrastructure projects.
• In the absence of the Superintendent supervises operations, directing sub-contractors, and maintaining material inventory.
• Ensures that all equipment is safe and ready for operation at all times, reports to Superintendent or Shop in the absence of the Superintendent on damage and non-functioning parts and equipment, ensures that normal servicing of equipment is performed properly and advises and assists as necessary the Field Service Technician. Operates motor vehicles and equipment necessary for completion of projects, such as dozer, excavator, motor grader, etc.
• Performs labor incidental to the work of operating equipment, other laboring tasks when required.
• Regular attendance and punctuality at the workplace is required.
• 5+ years of experience in public works or heavy civil construction and maintenance including heavy equipment and motor vehicle operation.
• Experience with blade control instrumentation a plus.
• Experience using levels and lasers to establish grade.
• Familiarity with mixers/stabilizers.
• Field supervision experience is strongly preferred.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Thorough knowledge of division operations.
• Considerable knowledge of the materials, methods and techniques relative to road/highway construction and maintenance.
• Knowledge of field safety.
• Skill and knowledge in operating equipment such as excavators, front end loaders, motor graders, backhoes, etc. commonly used in dirt work.
• Ability to participate in and supervise workers operating light, heavy, and special motorized equipment.
• Ability to supervise road/highway construction projects from general plans and instructions given and to determine the proper amounts of various materials, tools, and equipment needed.
• Ability to make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment operated.
• Ability to read engineering plans and blueprints.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally with supervisor and crew.
• Flexibility: Ability to work in a number of diverse locations is pertinent, as work locations may change daily.
• Expected Hours: Hours will vary by job, location and season. Working a night shift may be required.

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/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Minimum 5 years of Heavy Civil Dirt Work Foreman Experience.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic arithmetic, algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.