What are the responsibilities and job description for the Georgia Dirt Crew Foreman position at Vallencourt Construction Co., Inc.?
The Dirt Crew foreman has to maintain a crew of employees. The foreman oversees the order, procedure and time management of each job and the employees duties. The foreman carefully plans a strong understanding of the land and allows us to maintain and improve the structural stability of the site and the rest of the project.
Essential Functions of the position:
- Must be able to sit or stand for multiple hours
- Must be proficient with a computer and various software
- Must be able to work long hours, weekends and at home or telecommute as needed to
- Must be able to work in outdoor environments and be exposed to heat, rain, cold, wind, and
- Must be able to walk long distances.
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
- Must be able to perform manual labor including but not limited to raking, shoveling,
- Must be able to wear required PPE as per safety manual and OSHA regulations.
The responsibilities include but are not limited to:
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- Aids in interviewing, hiring and training employees
- Determines work priorities and coordinates work activities within the construction site;
- Monitor and manage employee attendance, ensuring the timely arrival and participation of all
- Delegate tasks and accountabilities, instruct, supervise, lead and direct crew.
- Lead and direct people, equipment and resources in the construction of projects.
- Recommends employees for promotions, pay raises, and transfers.
- Ensure sufficient deployment and productivity of work crews.
- Engage in open commw1ication with the other Superintendents/Foremen and Project
- Use survey equipment or GPS equipment to ensure proper grades.
- Organize and coordinate the daily activities of all crew members, subcontractors, equipment
- Identify and execute best practices concerning the efficient use of construction materials.
- Plan work in an efficient and effective order, maximizing progress in a safe and timely
- Review and adhere to construction schedules, ensuring milestones and completion dates are
- Ensure company equipment is lawfully operated, cared for, maintained and used effectively.
- Read and interpret project plans and specifications.
- Operate heavy equipment and other construction duties as necessary.
- Must ensure a solid understanding of, and comply with the principles of the company's Code
- Must examine situations in light of the principles of the Code of Ethics.
- Ensure all new hires receive any on the job training required.
- Liaise between the company and employees on a variety of employee related matters.
- Wear all PPE as required per safety manual and OSHA regulations
- Coordinates construction activities which involves scheduling meetings and reviewing project
- Keeps cost records on work performed and materials; is responsible for the control of costs in
- Exercises control over rate of construction progress in order to complete construction project
- Estimates materials needed for specific jobs; estimates manpower needed for specific jobs
- Acts as an adviser on job related problems
- Deals with individuals demanding information or service such as Inspectors, Engineers and
- Fill out timesheets and daily logs and record hours for time worked of all employees under
- Promote, execute and adhere to the company's safety program, and encourage all employees,
- Conduct daily and weekly safety meetings and inspections.
- Review safe work plans/hazard assessments with crew prior to job commencement.
- Work with Safety Department to investigate damage, incidents or near misses in the worksite,
- Work in a safe, responsible manner to not intentionally or unintentionally injure oneself, or
- Wear all PPE as required per safety manual and OSHA regulations
- To work under administrative supervision from the President, Vice President, Project
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