What are the responsibilities and job description for the Concert Foreman position at Maxwell Construction?
Description of Tasks:
- Oversees workers who place forms for molding concrete, install reinforcing steel, and
- convey, pour, finish, and cure concrete.
- Reads specifications sheets for information, such as sizes of aggregates and proportions of cement and water required, to ensure that concrete is mixed according to specifications.
- Inspects bracing and shoring of concrete forms to ensure their stability before and during pouring.
- Indicates positions for pouring chutes and runways, cranes, or paving machines to facilitate conveying concrete from mixer to forms.
- Trains new workers.
Position Requirements:
- Must be able to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
- Must be able to read safety rules, instructions in the use and maintenance of shop tools and equipment, and methods and procedures in mechanical drawing and layout work.
- Knowledge of trade tools, equipment, materials, methods and techniques. Calculate amounts of material required for each job.
- Maintain safe and secure work environment by complying with government standards and legal regulations. Responsible for the health and safety of others.
- 2 to 4 years experience.
Physical Demands:
- Must be capable of exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally.
- Maintain physical strength and stamina. Use arms, hands, and legs fully.
- Climb and maintain balance on scaffolds and ladders.
- Must be able to stand, stoop, kneel, bend, and crouch for extended periods of time as required to perform duties.
- Vision – ability to see details at close range and details at a distance (either naturally or with correction) and distinguish colors.
Environmental Conditions:
- May work outside and exposed to weather.
- Wear protective or safety equipment, i.e. safety boots/shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard hats.
- May be exposed to high levels of noise, grease, dust, and a variety of substances that are typically associated with a construction site.
- Work in dusty or dirty surroundings.
Benefits:
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Paid time off
- 8 Paid Holiday
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible schedule
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
The above description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job. The description shall not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental or similar duties which may be required from day to day.
"Maxwell Construction is an equal employment opportunity employer"
