Job Description
Wildcat has the ability to self-perform many types of civil construction including earthwork and site prep, concrete and asphalt paving, civil and structural concrete, rock excavation, piling and sheet piling, sub-grade stabilization, and water/waste-water treatment facilities. We also have a tremendous amount of experience with all underground utilities including sanitary sewer, water, storm sewer, and main electrical distribution.
The Sherwood Companies have a proven track record of completing a variety of projects from General Construction, to Construction Management and Design Build Projects for both public and private owners. A brief summary of the types of projects include, urban expressways, bridges, underground utilities, dam construction, asphalt/concrete paving and water/wastewater treatment plants.
JOB DESCRIPTION This Foreman will be responsible for the safe and efficient operations of a bridge crew. The Foreman will plan, direct and coordinate the bridge crew to ensure safety, quality and productivity metrics are achieved. This role is classified as safety sensitive.
BENEFITS - Holiday Pay
- Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Accident and Cancer Insurance
- Short-term and Long-term disability
- 401(k) with match
- Yearly boot reimbursement
- Referral bonus program
ACTIVITIES/TASKS/SCOPE - Lead by example that safety is the number one priority
- Supervise, coordinate and schedule the activities of the bridge crew
- 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
- Other duties as assigned
PERFORMANCE MEASURES - Safety
- Quality of product
- Meeting specifications
COMPETENCIES - Leading Others
- Work Standards
- Continuous Improvement
- Initiating Action
- Adaptability
- Contributing to Team Success
- Managing Work (Time Management)
- Communication
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE - High school diploma or GED required
- Must have a clean driving record
- 5-6 years of quality experience in heavy civil construction specifically working on bridges
- 2-3 years of experience in managing and leading a team
CERTIFICATION/OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES - Quality control analysis
- Judgement and decision making
- Monitoring
- Excellent oral and written communication
- Deductive reasoning
- Time management
- Reaction time
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.)
- Ability to work above the ground on bridges
- Ability to use manual labor tools involved in the construction of a bridge
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.
- Work is performed on bridges under fall protection guidelines
Must have a valid driver's license; have and keep a clean driving record.
Benefits include but are not limited to medical, dental, life, 401(K), company vehicle, paid holidays, paid time off and bonus possibilities.
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) Wildcat Companies
Job Tags
Holiday work, Temporary work, For contractors, Outdoor, Gangs,