What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pipe Foreman (Civil Construction) position at Dallas 1 Construction and Development?
Description
The Pipe Foreman will assist in the supervision of craft activities to assure optimum productivity and construction compliance. The Pipe Foreman will supervise the lay out, assembly, and installation of various sizes and types of drainpipe. The Pipe Foreman will study project specifications with a Pipe Superintendent to plan sequencing and schedule for pipe installation.
Requirements
Duties and responsibilities:
- Ability to properly install storm, sewer, and water pipe.
- Ability to use laser levels and figure grades.
- Knowledge of well pointing and de-watering techniques.
- Knowledge of OSHA ditch requirements.
- Coordinates and supervises daily activities of a 2 – 7 person crew.
- Utilizes heavy equipment to excavate, install and backfill structures with pipe.
- Sequences pipe installation to reduce inference with other project activities and the public.
- Continually inspects work site, surveying for potential hazards or safety concerns.
- Responsible for crew safety. Establishes safe work environment that complies with the Company safety program.
- Observes assigned equipment to detect machinery malfunctions. Assures the proper operation and maintenance of equipment.
- Reviews and approves employee time reporting.
- Ensure all field logs are submitted by 8 a.m. the next day.
- Maintains professional relationship with the client/owner representative.
- The Pipe Foreman must be able to climb on and off heavy mobile equipment safely.
- Ensure the worksite is clean including equipment and trailers.
- Have patience and the ability to train and develop inexperience workers.
- Setup proper shoring on safety section.
- Proper planning for sequencing and material take-off, weekly or a couple of days in advance.
- Recognizing and reporting work changes (change orders).
- Know inspections requirements.
- Have the ability to plan and delegate the week responsibilities.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned.
Education and Experience
- This position typically is not an entry-level job, as it requires demonstrable previous experience as a Pipe Foreman. A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred. Must be able to understand work directions and communicate effectively with management, fellow employees and Owner.
- Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years experience required.
- Valid Florida Driver’s license with satisfactory driving record required.
Physical Demand
- Constant physical effort, including standing, is required during a regular work shift of at least eight hours per day. Employee must be able to stand for extended periods of time, stoop, bend, and crouch as required to perform Key Duties.
- Frequently work with hands extended overhead, sometimes in conjunction with the operation of hand power tools.
- Ability to lift and carry, on a frequent basis, at least 50 pounds, and at times, as much as 90 pounds, as may be assigned.
- Manual dexterity to hand-carry generators, lumber and other construction materials, forms, power tools, and hand tools.
- Physical dexterity involving stretching, proper placement of legs, and use of arms and hands in repetitive motions.
- Maintain constant alertness to the multiple concurrent activities of the construction site, including the activities of other employees and contractors, the operation of stationary equipment, and the movement of mobile equipment.
- Must be able to climb on and off heavy mobile equipment safely.
- Frequently walk on uneven surfaces, including natural ground in varying weather conditions.
- Capable of being certified to enter confined spaces, including climbing into and out of excavations up to 15 feet in depth, using ladders or crawling, as required.
- Sufficient skill and visual acuity, under varying degrees of light, darkness, and weather conditions, to provide direction and flagging for operators of cranes with rated capacities of up to 300 tons.
- The Pipe Foreman must be able to climb on and off heavy mobile equipment safely.
**Must be able to Pass Drug Test & Physical**
