Foreperson

Job ID:  508878

Staker Parson Companies, a CRH company, is a member of the CRH West Division; 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

Front line supervisory position that oversees the day-to-day completion of projects.  This position has oversight of the laborers and operators to accomplish their daily tasks. Focus of work revolves around Storm Utility, Dirt/Earth Work, and Miscellaneous Concrete Work. 

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Lead crew in our safety culture and help ensure a safe working environment.
• Work with Project Manager and Superintendent to achieve timely job specific instructions  
• Supervise/ coordinate, train, and coach assigned personnel in the completion of jobs and daily work duties  
• Be able to read, interpret, and follow owner’s plans and specifications   
• Supervise equipment operators and laborers to ensure that work is being done according to the field layout and the plans  
• Supervise personnel to ensure proper compaction of material is obtained.  Ensure quality handwork, ride-ability and overall aesthetics of work are achieved  
• Perform the duties of an equipment operator and laborer when necessary  
• Notify the Project Manager and Superintendent when conditions on the job change causing a variation to previous instruction.  (Approval should be received before adjusting plans)  
• Ensure that employees operate and maintain equipment properly.  Notify shop of equipment mechanical and safety issues  
• Ensure job site and equipment are maintained in a clean and orderly fashion  
• Maintain time and material records necessary for completing daily job costing  
• Perform other duties as assigned.   
• Able to perform essential job functions with/ without reasonable accommodation.  
• Must be able to complete safe driver training, possess a valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Team leader, self-motivation, good communication skills good at working with others
• Must be able to work a day or night shift in accordance with company demands.

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 

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. 
• Be knowledgeable of materials and equipment needed to perform tasks.  

• Be able to read plans and specifications  
• Mathematical understanding to calculate grades, slopes, yields, etc. 
• Related experience in construction field, minimum 5 years (desired) 

Work Requirements 

• Pass pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.   
• Pass a pre-employment “Fit for Work” physical.   
• Be able to provide valid documentation for the I-9 Immigration document.  
• Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors and the public at all times.  
• Report to work at the designated start time.  
• Be able to work long hours when required.  
• Strictly adhere to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.  
• Have the willingness to work in a team environment and assist co–workers or supervisors with other duties as required. 
• Must be able to complete safe driver training, possess a valid driver’s license with a good driving record. 

Knowledge/Skill Requirements 

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Applications with the ability to learn new software systems as needed.  
• Be able to communicate appropriately with direct reports, co-workers, supervisors, and the public.  
• Ability to use decision making skills for cost effective solutions on jobs in the absence of a superintendent  

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Valid Driver’s License is preferred

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.

The employee is frequently required to sit, climb, and use hands to signal and handle equipment. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms above their shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move anywhere up to 50-75 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 occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions; and extreme cold and/or heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

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 designees, and reasonable accommodations 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 a 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!

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

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