What are the responsibilities and job description for the Yard Foreman position at Kokosing Construction Company, Inc.?
Kokosing (www.kokosing.biz) is one of America's 60 largest General Contractors and services a broad spectrum of clients in both the private and public business sectors. Kokosing's services include heavy civil/industrial construction such as highways, bridges, underground utilities, water/wastewater facilities, and marine construction. For 70 years, Kokosing has successfully attracted the most qualified technical personnel in the construction industry by offering visible challenges, superior quality, and attractive rewards. With over $1.5 billion in annual sales and a commitment to its workforce, Kokosing is the winning team.
Job Description:
We are seeking a Yard Foreman in Colonial Heights, VA.
SUMMARY
Supervises and coordinates Yard needs along with supporting job site specific needs by performing the following duties.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Uses forklift (or other mechanical means) to load and unload trucks.
- Distributing received materials from job sites to designated storage locations.
- Utilizes independent judgment to ensure maximum utilization of materials and equipment.
- Inventory and reporting of company tools and equipment that come in and out of the yard.
- Cleaning and reconditioning of tools, trailers and equipment that is returned to the yard.
- Inspection of and routing of equipment or tools that need to be removed from service.
- Uses Rack Truck (requiring DOT medical card) to travel to job sites for assistance as needed.
- General cleaning and organization of the shop and yard area.
- Assistance with office renovation projects.
- Maintains time and production records: detailed and accurate time sheets
- Keeps job team informed of progress and problems.
- Estimates, requisitions, and inspects materials.
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 individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must frequently work or walk on uneven, muddy, or rocky ground and is required to wear steel toed boots at all times. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to outside weather conditions and must walk or work on uneven ground. The employee may be exposed to high, precarious places or work in shafts and tunnels. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, occasionally loud.
BENEFITS
Kokosing offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, life, and disability insurance, paid time off and a 401K plan.
Kokosing is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action federal and state contractor. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.
