What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Foreman position at Burford's Construction?
Job Description
The General Foreman is a skilled position that ensures projects are completed in a safe and timely manner. This position effectively plans ahead anticipating issues and project needs in order to accomplish the goals of the company and crew members. The General Foreman will normally supervisor between six and eight crews, depending on crew sizes and geographic distribution of crews or at the discretion of the Owner.
Essential Functions :
- Enforce safe working practices following company policies and procedures.
- Work safely while performing the task at hand work.
- Responsible in efficiently scheduling crews and assigning their work.
- Maintain necessary records (written and computer records).
- Assists fellow workers in meeting project objectives.
- Maintain good customer and public relations.
- Communicate with customers to convey any project related issues, concerns, explanations, procedures, and techniques to be used.
- Lead, train, and coach team members on the proper pruning (natural & directional) techniques.
- Operate vehicles and equipment in a professional and safe manner.
- Assist in visual observation and safety checks in the process of vegetation management and cleaning.
- Readily join storm restoration efforts in times of need.
- Interpret engineering drawings.
- Ensure crew members are carrying out work.
- Adapt quickly to abrupt changes in plans and schedules.
- Understand the Line Clearance Contract with the Owner and be able to adhere to it.
- Effectively communicate with crew members.
- Be safety conscious by securing the safety of yourself and others utilizing proper tools, safety equipment, and PPE.
- Participate in ongoing training to improve technical and leadership skills.
- Responsible for coordinating and inspecting the work of crew members.
- Responsible for complying with company reporting procedures and completing company paperwork.
- Responsible for ensuring company vehicles, equipment and tools are maintained in good working conditions.
Minimum Requirements :
Other Requirements :
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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to fingers, handle to feel; and reach with hands and arms.
Work Environment :
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. This position is performed in outside weather conditions.
Competencies :
EOE / Minorities / Females / Vet / Disabled
Burford's Construction is a Non-Union Company
NOTE : This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as requested to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
About Us
Burford's Construction is a leading provider of services in the electric utility industry throughout the Southeastern, Midwestern, and Western United States. With a great team of qualified professionals, Burford's Construction can serve all project needs.
Those services include :
We offer these services as turnkey support to customers across our service territory in Transmission, Distribution, and Generation. It is our belief that our work entails a true partnership with our clients to consistently exceed expectations. Our company culture and core values of safety for all, environmental stewardship, diversity and inclusion, customer service, and productivity are integral in every partnership.
About the Team
Burford's Construction is a leading provider of services in the electric utility industry throughout the Southeastern, Midwestern, and Western United States. With a great team of qualified professionals, Burford's Construction can serve all project needs.
Those services include :
We offer these services as turnkey support to customers across our service territory in Transmission, Distribution, and Generation. It is our belief that our work entails a true partnership with our clients to consistently exceed expectations. Our company culture and core values of safety for all, environmental stewardship, diversity and inclusion, customer service, and productivity are integral in every partnership.
