Construction Crew Chief

Construction Crew Chief

Responsible for all materials, equipment, scheduling, and personnel associated with the construction/takedown/modification of advertising structures.

Job responsibilities include:

• Leading crew and participating in constructing, installing, maintaining, upgrading, inspecting, evaluating, and removing of outdoor advertising structures.
• Acting as a liaison between the crew and Regional Operations Manager.
• Prioritizing, planning, and organizing all related equipment, deliveries, inspections, and personnel required for projects.
• Maintaining written/electronic records of projects.
• Instructing employees in proper work methods/standards; monitoring work quality and ensuring adherence to time schedules.
• Verifying that engineering standards are met and quality control is maintained.
• Ensuring that job site, employees, and independent contractors maintain safe work practices as required by local, state, federal, and company policies and guidelines.
• Supervising and training crew members including providing performance feedback and input into performance reviews.
• Operating/driving trucks, cranes, vans, and other equipment associated with the job.

Job qualifications:

Education and certifications preferred/as required:

• Minimum of 1 year of experience related to each certification.
• Certified Rigger preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent combination of education, training, experience, or military experience.
• Commercial Driver's License, Class A or B preferred.
• NCCCO Crane Operator Certification preferred.
• OSHA 10- or 30-hour Certification preferred.
• Valid welding certificate with a capacity of unlimited thickness of material issued by an accredited testing facility utilizing Structural Welding Code D1.1 for the SMAW or FCAW welding processes in the vertical and overhead positions. preferred

Experience required:

• 2 years in a Crew Chief or foreman role or 5+ years of construction experience.
• Experience in a supervisory capacity preferred.
• Working knowledge of crane and aerial lift operations.
• Fundamental knowledge of steel structures.

Skills:

• Comprehend and communicate complex oral and written instructions.
• MS office, Excel, Word.
• Must be able to read load charts and blueprints, have essential math skills.
• Able to give and understand hand crane signals.
• Knowledge of slings, hooks, ropes, and equipment associated with material handling.

Competencies:

• Time Management Uses time effectively and efficiently; concentrates his/her efforts on the more important priorities.
• Directing Others Is good at establishing clear directions; sets stretching objectives; distributes the workload appropriately; lays out work in a well-planned and organized manner; maintains two-way dialogue with others on work and results; brings out the best in people; is a clear communicator.
• Functional/Technical Skills Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment.
• Initiative Identifying what needs to be done and doing it before being asked or before the situation requires it.
• Action Oriented Enjoys working hard; is action oriented and full of energy for the things he/she sees as challenging.

Physical Demands:

• Climbing ladders and/or stairs and work at elevations from 10 feet to more than 100 feet.
• Lifting and positioning ladders, safety equipment and materials more than 85 pounds.
• Standing, bending, stooping, lifting, positioning, holding, pushing, and pulling self, materials and equipment more than 85 pounds.
• Use pulleys, lifts, slings, and other equipment required for elevated work.
• Operating welding equipment, chain saws, jack hammers, air impacts and various other equipment hand tools.
• Hoists, aligns, erect, lift, sets and assembles structural steel and sign components.
• Digging and shoveling of various soils concrete and fill materials.

Other requirements:

• Travel and overtime is required.

Compensation range is $32.00 - $38.00 per hour commensurate with education and certification requirements.

Location: Arlington, TX: 3700 E Randol Mill Road, 76011

Position Type: Regular

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.