Sherwood Companies -
Oklahoma City OK
Grading Foreman
Posted Jun 1
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Jun 1
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Job description
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Foreman will be responsible for supervising and coordinating activities for a grading crew on varying heavy civil construction projects.
ACTIVITIES/TASKS/SCOPE
Lead by example that safety is the number one priority.
Supervises and coordinates activities of work crews engaged in activities relating to grading of a job site
Ensure efficiency and quality work relating to grading
Supervise, coordinate and schedule activities with other crews and contractors on a project
Read specifications, such as blueprints, to determine construction requirements and procedure planning
Inspect work progress, equipment or construction sites to verify safety, quality and specifications are met
Locate, measure and mark site locations or placement of structures or equipment
Coordinate work activities with other construction project activities
Confer with superintendent or technical personnel, other departments or contractors to resolve problems or to coordinate activities
Assist workers engaged in construction activities, using hand tools or other equipment
Train and develop crew members as deemed necessary
Maintain good customer relations by acting in a professional and courteous manner
Ability to proficiently operate excavator, front bucket loaders, fork lift and skid steer.
Other duties as assigned
PERFORMANCE MEASURES
Safety
Quality
Production
COMPETENCIES
Safety Oriented
Read Survey and Calculating Grade
Reading Plans
Leading Others
Work Standards
Continuous Improvement
Initiating Action
Contributing to Team Success
Managing Work (Time Management)
Communication
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or GED required
Must have a clean driving record
5 years of quality experience in heavy civil construction specifically working on grading
2-3 years of experience in managing and leading a team
CERTIFICATION/OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Calculating grade, Cuts / Fills
Judgement and decision making
Critical thinking
Reading comprehension
Excellent oral and written communication
Logical reasoning
Time management
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described below 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.
Keyboarding/typing
Ability to read effectively from a computer screen and/or a paper copy
Ability to handle a large volume of work and perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Ability to effectively verbally communicate
Ability to stand, sit, stoop, bend, walk and lift heavy objects (50 lbs)
Work outside in varying weather conditions
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work is performed in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to outdoor elements.
We are an Equal Opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, medical condition, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)...
The Foreman will be responsible for supervising and coordinating activities for a grading crew on varying heavy civil construction projects.
ACTIVITIES/TASKS/SCOPE
Lead by example that safety is the number one priority.
Supervises and coordinates activities of work crews engaged in activities relating to grading of a job site
Ensure efficiency and quality work relating to grading
Supervise, coordinate and schedule activities with other crews and contractors on a project
Read specifications, such as blueprints, to determine construction requirements and procedure planning
Inspect work progress, equipment or construction sites to verify safety, quality and specifications are met
Locate, measure and mark site locations or placement of structures or equipment
Coordinate work activities with other construction project activities
Confer with superintendent or technical personnel, other departments or contractors to resolve problems or to coordinate activities
Assist workers engaged in construction activities, using hand tools or other equipment
Train and develop crew members as deemed necessary
Maintain good customer relations by acting in a professional and courteous manner
Ability to proficiently operate excavator, front bucket loaders, fork lift and skid steer.
Other duties as assigned
PERFORMANCE MEASURES
Safety
Quality
Production
COMPETENCIES
Safety Oriented
Read Survey and Calculating Grade
Reading Plans
Leading Others
Work Standards
Continuous Improvement
Initiating Action
Contributing to Team Success
Managing Work (Time Management)
Communication
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or GED required
Must have a clean driving record
5 years of quality experience in heavy civil construction specifically working on grading
2-3 years of experience in managing and leading a team
CERTIFICATION/OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Calculating grade, Cuts / Fills
Judgement and decision making
Critical thinking
Reading comprehension
Excellent oral and written communication
Logical reasoning
Time management
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described below 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.
Keyboarding/typing
Ability to read effectively from a computer screen and/or a paper copy
Ability to handle a large volume of work and perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Ability to effectively verbally communicate
Ability to stand, sit, stoop, bend, walk and lift heavy objects (50 lbs)
Work outside in varying weather conditions
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work is performed in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to outdoor elements.
We are an Equal Opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, medical condition, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)...
