General Inquiries - Pipe Foreman, Layers and Backhoe Operators

Ames Construction has built America for more than 60 years, and the exceptional people who make up our team are a vital factor in our success. We are a full-service, heavy civil and industrial general contractor that brings innovative solutions to many market segments, from highway and bridge construction to mining and rail. Ames is a family-owned company that retains its entrepreneurial spirit while offering the experience and stability of a proven construction industry leader. Equipped with our core values of People, Team, Our Bond, Persistence, and Vision, we make communities across the U.S. safer, keep supply chains moving, and lay the groundwork for a sustainable future. By joining Ames, you will be working with talented colleagues at an award-winning, nationally recognized top 75 general contractor.

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Pipe Foreman Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Instill Safety as a top priority.
• Provides on-site supervision and direction to crew members.
• Familiar with project specifications and ability to understand plans.
• Establish and adjust work sequences to meet schedule, using knowledge of capacities of equipment and assigned personnel.
• Ensure crew time cards are filled out and submitted weekly.
• Fill out daily foreman reports.
• Analyze and resolve issues that may arise.
• Ability to explain and understands survey and grade staking (Lasers, Transits, and GPS)
• Manage all excavating activities for your crew.
• Other duties as assigned.

Pipe Layer and Backhoe Operator Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Performing tasks involving physical labor /or operating for pipe installation on construction sites
• General cleanup of the site
• Unloading, handling and stockpiling material
• Placing, pushing, pulling and shoveling
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 2 years experience as a pipe foreman/layer/backhoe operator in the Highway Heavy Civil Construction Industry
• Knowledgeable in OSHA standards
• Must be familiar with heavy equipment
• Willingness to learn and accept direction from supervisors
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions
• Must have a valid Driver’s License
• Ability to work with tools and equipment such as, power and non-power tools
• Frequently sit, stand, walk, crouch, kneel, climb and periodically lift up to 50lbs
• Communication and interpersonal skills are a must
• Ability to manage time, multitask and prioritize
• Good attention to detail with the ability to recognize discrepancies

Working Conditions

• Travel – This project is located in Charlotte, NC, with the potential of other locations throughout the Eastern Region.
• Construction Site Environment – physical ability to stand, walk, crawl, bend, reach and climb. Lifting and carrying material and objects. Exposed to high noise levels.

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Ames Construction is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.