Pugmill Foreman

RIPA & Associates is a civil and utility construction company headquartered in Tampa, Florida. We specialize in a wide range of projects, including commercial, multifamily, residential, and public sector developments throughout Central Florida. Since our establishment in 1998 by Frank Ripa, we have consistently ranked among the Top 100 Private Companies in the Tampa Bay area.

At RIPA, our continued success as a site contractor is attributed to our highly experienced and knowledgeable field management team. Comprising skilled project managers and superintendents, they are the driving force behind our exceptional quality, productivity, and exceptional customer service. Our employees are actively involved in professional organizations such as NUCA, SUCA, Associated Builders & Contractors, TBBA, American Society of Professional Estimators, the Society for Human Resource Management, and HR Tampa.

Working at RIPA & Associates comes with a range of benefits, including but not limited to: Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance, Short-Term Disability, Voluntary Life insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), Referral Program, Employee Assistance Program, Company-provided Life insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan.

As a pugmill foreman, your responsibilities would center around supervising and coordinating the pugmill operation, ensuring safe and efficient production, managing personnel, and maintaining equipment, while adhering to quality standards and safety protocols. Must be mechanically inclined, plus and have experience with heavy equipment.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the entire pugmill process, from raw material intake to finished product output, ensuring smooth and efficient operation.
• Adhere to production schedules and targets, ensuring timely completion of work.
• Regularly check and maintain pugmill equipment to ensure optimal performance and minimize downtime.
• Identify and resolve any issues or problems that arise during the pugmill operation, ensuring minimal disruption to production.
• Supervise and train pugmill operators and other staff, ensuring they are competent and capable of performing their duties safely and effectively.
• Assign tasks and responsibilities to pugmill operators and other staff, ensuring efficient workload distribution.

RIPA provides Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to Race, Color, Religion, Gender, National Origin, Age, Disability, Veteran Status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable Federal Laws.

In addition, RIPA complies with applicable State and Local laws governing non-discrimination in employment and reasonable accommodation in every location in which the Company has facilities. This Policy applies to all Terms and Conditions of Employment, including, but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

• Regularly monitor the performance of pugmill operators and other staff, providing feedback and coaching as needed.
• Regularly conduct safety inspections of the pugmill and surrounding areas, identifying and addressing any potential hazards, ensuring a safe working environment for all pugmill personnel.
• Maintain accurate records of pugmill operations, including production data, equipment maintenance, and safety incidents.
• Communicate effectively with other departments, such as engineering and maintenance, to ensure smooth operation of the pugmill.
• Manage the pugmill budget and resources effectively, ensuring cost-effective operations.

Requirements:

• five years related experience in civil construction.
• Experience operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining a pugmill is required.
• Knowledge of safety and OSHA regulations is required.
• A high school diploma or its equivalent is required.
• Clean Motor Vehicle Record.
• Must be mechanically inclined experience is a plus.
• Must have Knowledge and experience as a pugmill operator, Ensuring the correct materials (clay, water, additives) are fed into the pugmill in the right proportions.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 60 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Tampa, FL 33619 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Tampa, FL 33619: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $30