What are the responsibilities and job description for the Underground Utility Foreman position at Rowland?
Rowland is a Florida state licensed Utility Contractor specializing in water, sewer, and drainage construction and manhole rehabilitation for state and local governments. Honesty, integrity, and hard work are the pillars on which Rowland, Inc. was founded 36 years ago. Rowland is seeking a dependable Foreman for our Open Cut Repair & Replacement division.
Position: Foreman
Location: Pinellas Park, FL
Summary of Job:
This position is responsible for the supervision of crew members during their daily tasks and quality control oversight. The Foreman will identify conflicts in construction progress and communicate them to project team for resolution.
Summary of essential job functions:
- Maintain daily log (written) of activities on the jobsite.
- Walk all units on project daily to monitor activities and assist in future planning.
- Ensure that the job site is always kept in a clean and organized manner.
- Gather project material submittals and maintain records of approvals at the jobsite.
- Opening the jobsite at the beginning of the day and securing the jobsite at the end of the day.
- Support the development of company safety & health policies and programs.
- Advise and instruct workers on specific job site hazards (Fall protection, PPE, Electrical, etc.)
- Conduct job risk assessment and enforce preventative measures.
- Review existing safety policies and procedures and recommend updates as required.
- Inspect job site premises and the work of personnel to identify issues or non-conformity (ex. not using protective equipment) and document these inspections.
- Stop any unsafe acts or processes that seem dangerous or unhealthy.
- Record and investigate incidents to determine root cause and recommend corrective actions to management.
Qualifications:
- Time management and organizational skills.
- Ability to read labels, safety warnings, and guidelines.
- Reliable, responsible, and dependable.
- Underground utility experience required.
- A valid driver’s license is required.
Job Status: Full-time
Schedule:
- Monday through Friday at least 45hrs per week. Crews will travel within Hillsborough and Pinellas Counties.
Benefits:
- Health/ Dental/ Vision/ Life/ 401k matching
- Paid time off
- Employee Referral program
Rowland is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.