1018 - Operator Equipment - Foreman

Operator Equipment - Foreman

Direct and supervise the operating of one or several types of power construction equipment to excavate, move and / or grade material. Plan and coordinate the efforts of the lead men and craft workers under your supervision and motivate them to accomplish the work safely, correctly and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities :

• Be able to perform all of the principal duties and accountabilities of craft workers under your supervision.
• Lead and support all safety related processes and programs as requested.
• Engage with your work team to ensure we achieve zero injuries.
• Have an understanding of the scheduling, material control and unit man-hour performance reporting.
• Be familiar with the Field Progress Management System (FPMS).
• Create and execute a one week schedule.
• Set and execute crew goals based on the project unit rates.
• Review crew's timecards for correct hours and phase coding.
• Report all accidents and near misses to supervisor.
• Participate in investigation process as needed.
• Lead, complete, and sign off on daily pre-job safety planning in the appropriate format.
• Identify safety hazards and take all necessary corrective action to eliminate or mitigate hazards.
• Assure all crew members understand, participate, and sign all pre-job safety planning tools at start and end of shift.
• Understand and respond appropriately to all safety hazards and warning devices.
• Understand, support, implement, and follow lockout / tag out procedures.
• Attend site specific training and assure you follow all procedures as outlined in training.
• Use effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers and fractions rapidly and accurately.
• Listen to other employees and supervisor's suggestions, complaints, problems, safety concerns and recommendations, evaluate each and then devise and implement a plan of action based on that evaluation.
• Consult with supervisor and if needed HR on any issues.
• Coordinate and communicate work with other crafts and co-workers on the job.
• As requested by project supervision manage other crafts when needed.
• Provide on-the-job training to those individuals under your supervision.
• Train / teach safety practices, policies and procedures related to an employee's assigned tasks.
• Perform task planning to safely and efficiently carry out all aspects of that work assigned.
• Plan and communicate with supervisor to assure that an adequate supply of tools, materials and equipment are available.
• Gain a complete understanding of the scope of work and the related parts of the project.
• Develop a thorough understanding of the project plans, specifications and schedule as they relate to that portion of the work assigned.
• Conduct tool box meetings and communicate safety concerns, work scope, plans and schedules to the crews.
• Participate in quantity report collection as needed on a daily / weekly basis.
• Assure employees produce quality work, meeting requirements of plans, specifications and industry standards.
• Inspect subordinate's work for compliance with the contract plans, specifications, and industry standards.
• Ensure that correct construction procedures are followed during installation.
• Point out deficiencies, explain them, and take corrective action needed.
• Observe functioning of installed equipment or systems to determine hazards and need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement.
• Examine / inspect field conditions and identify problems, inaccuracies, and cost saving measures that arise or that may be encountered.
• Take corrective actions as needed.
• Ensure that construction equipment is correctly operated, maintained, in good working order, and Daily Equipment Inspections are completed for equipment being used.
• Complete performance reviews of craft workers according to Craft Performance Assessment (CPA) Guidelines.
• Ensure that subordinates are qualified to perform their work as it relates to their level.

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Salary Plan : EQU : Equipment Operations

Job Grade : 300

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