Excavation Foreperson - Draper, UT (498728)

 

Job ID:  498728

 

Reynolds Excavation, Demolition & Utilities is a CRH Company. 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

This is a skilled position requiring employee to supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in excavation, backfill, loading/placement of materials, site grading, surface and subgrade preparation, and as defined below. This position is a direct report to the Field Superintendent.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

 Safety

•  Implement and apply company safety policies.


• Conduct daily TRACK meetings and ensure good risk assessments for all work activities.


• Ensure the safety of crew members and the public who may interact with job.

 

Site Management

• Attend project handoff meetings with Estimator and Superintendent and understand project scope.


• Manage permitting and updating of Blue Stakes.


• Set daily production goals for work activities and report progress to Superintendent.


• Organize and schedule crews/equipment daily and weekly.


• Train new crew members.


• Responsible for quality control of all work performed by crews (grade, compaction, etc.)


• Work with Trucking Supervisor to manage trucks on jobsites.

 

Equipment

• Clean and prepare equipment prior to transport.


• Ensure that equipment is properly used and maintained while on site.


• Prepare and submit accurate and timely equipment write-ups to initiate necessary repairs and maintenance.


• Perform proper pre and post inspections of equipment each day.


• Secure and properly park equipment at end of shift.

 

General

• Input all required data into Infield program daily including but not limited to progress for all phases in which cost are incurred.


• Review project cost reports weekly with superintendent and discuss progress.


• Conduct equipment and task training for crew members as required and as directed by the Superintendent.


• Properly obtain materials onsite through utilization of purchase order system.


• Other duties as assigned per Supervisor

 

Supervisory Responsibilities

Will directly supervise 5 to 10 earthwork employees

 

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an you 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 people with disability to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required and 3 to 5 years of related earthwork experience or an equivalent combination of education and training.


• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one on one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.


• Ability to add, subtract, multiple and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ration, percent, land to draw and interpret bar graphs.


• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved written or oral instructions


• To perform this job successfully, you should be able to type and use keyboards accurately and have knowledge of Database software.


• Standard Driver’s License

Physical Demands

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 people with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 GRIP - with at least 90 lbs. of effort

CLIMBING - in, around, and on equipment

HEAVY LIFTING - of extremely awkward parts and equipment up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist AWKWARD POSITIONS – getting to and from both sitting and kneeling on the ground

FLEXIBILITY- awkward reaches

BALANCE – including standing and walking on extremely slick and uneven surfaces while carrying.

VISION- 20/40 corrected vision to see moving safety hazards, moving equipment, vehicles, and obstructions

HEARING – corrected to hear verbal safety warnings and instructions from coworkers

 

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 people 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 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!

 

Reynolds Excavation, Demolition & Utilities, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

EOE/Vet/Disability--If you want to know more, please click on this link.