What are the responsibilities and job description for the Concrete Foreman position at PKG Contracting?
POSITION SUMMARY
Concrete finishers are responsible for a wide range of duties that may change depending on the type of project they are working on and the team members they are working with.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB
- Supervise crew and coordinating daily tasks
- Delegating individual responsibilities and projects to crew members and contractors
- Placing forms that hold concrete to ensure the required depth and pitch is achieved
- Monitoring the effect heat, wind and cold have on curing concrete to ensure high-quality results
- Removing edges on expansion joints and sides
- Installing anchor bolts, steel plates and other fixtures in freshly poured concrete
- Polishing surfaces using smoothing materials, abrasive tools and surfacing machines
- Aligning and assembling of vertical gang form systems
- Waterproofing, damp-proofing and restoring concrete surfaces
- Casting and spreading concrete to patch voids
CORE EXPECTATIONS (The knowledge/abilities in which the incumbent must demonstrate competency)
- Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and perform in a fast-paced work environment
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines efficiently and cost effectively
BEHAVIORAL (The method in which the incumbent delivers results)
- Good verbal and written communication skills to understand instructions, applicable safety regulations, and to maintain records.
- Keen attention to detail and a high level of initiative.
QUALIFICATIONS (The training, education and/or experience necessary to fulfill the job)
- 1 years’ construction industry experience preferred
- High School diploma/GED preferred
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Demonstrated strong decision making and problem-solving skills
- Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required
- Compliance with all OSHA and other federal agency regulations
- Basic understanding of construction principles and procedures
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
- Individuals are required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including, but not limited to, include hard hat, safety (hard toe) shoes, safety glasses, gloves, and coveralls.
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, grasp, climb, balance, twist, pull, push, have hand/finger dexterity and reach with hands and arms above their shoulders.
- Frequent walking on uneven surfaces, including natural ground in various weather conditions.
- Vision abilities (with or without correction) include close, distance, peripheral, depth, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Sensory ability to talk, hear, smell, touch and feel.
- Able to work in all weather conditions including, but not limited to, heat, cold, rain, wind, snow, etc.
- Must be able to exert up to 10-20 lbs. constantly to move objects; 25-50 lbs. of force frequently; 50-100 lbs. of force occasionally.
