Dirt Pipe Prep Foreman - Brooks Construction Company, Inc.

Job Title: Dirt Pipe Prep Foreman
Reports to: Prep Superintendent
Position Type: Full-Time Construction Seasons
FLSA: Non-Exempt (Hourly), Union

Job Summary:

The Dirt Pipe Prep Foreman is anticipated to specialize in excavation, grading, stone placement, and pipe installation operations. This is a "working foreman" position, responsible for overseeing and participating in the operation of a dirt & pipe crew, which includes people, equipment, materials, safety, quality, labor, and production. Foremen are expected to be available to work long hours for up to 6 days a week and with the understanding nights could be needed. As a "working foreman," this person is responsible for training and educating the various crew members on how to complete a task, including demonstration. This individual is responsible for performing supervisory duties which include but are not limited to: motivating the team, training employees, employee relations, documenting personnel issues, administering disciplinary actions, and providing formal and informal performance feedback to employees. Individual is responsible for the equipment, material, and crew that are assigned to the job site. Individual works with the customer, project manager, general contractor, and sub-contractor as needed to make sure the job is done correctly. This individual reports to the superintendent and will work in conjunction with project managers that are assigned to specific jobs. Foremen have the opportunity to develop, participate, and learn key roles and functions within construction projects, quality control, and construction operations.

Essential Job Functions (*=Non-essential tasks):

• Overseeing and leading all aspects of excavation, grading, stone placement, pipe installation and other miscellaneous operations for assigned crew
• Ensuring daily assigned equipment is properly operated, maintained and serviced as needed
• Ensuring that finished product meets quality standards and customers' expectations
• Leading a crew of 3 to 5 individuals, which includes scheduling, training, coaching and motivating
• Managing and coordinating job site activities with other crews and companies
• Basic layout and surveying of job site
• Calculating pipe and stone grades
• Calculating stone, asphalt and pipe quantities
• Maintaining various records including dailies, material tickets, equipment maintenance requests, equipment orders and releases, quality control plans and logbooks, etc.
• Communicating and/or resolving a variety or work-related problems such as grades, underground conflicts, crew personnel discipline, etc.
• Monitoring for irregularities in material being used and correcting any imperfections.
• Assisting crew with all phases of work, including personally performing various crew duties
• Daily communication with truck dispatcher, field superintendents, INDOT personnel and /or other customers or sub-contractors
• Developing and training crew to allow them to perform a variety of excavation, grading and pipe installation operations including the use of equipment
• Operating various pieces of construction equipment and filling in on equipment, as needed
• Ensuring, maintaining and complying with job site safety
• Making decisions and resolving job site problems quickly and accurately
• Maintaining accurate and timely project and safety records/report
• Completing dailies to accurate code cost for the job (Equipment, Labor and Materials used)
• Using tools to place, move, and manipulate product
• Loading and unloading equipment on jobsites
• Working below ground-level or in trenches
• Willingness to work long hours and potentially 6 days a week, with the understanding nights could be needed.

* Assist others as needed

* Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

Experience:

• Previous hands-on construction experience is preferred, with some knowledge of Heavy Highway work
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in excavation, grading, stone placement and pipe installation work
• A journeyman in good standing with the local operating engineers union is preferred

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Journeyman's card from the local operating engineers union is preferred

Skills and Abilities:

• Must have or be willing & able to get and maintain a valid Class A CDL Driver's License
• Demonstrated operating knowledge for a variety of construction equipment
• Knowledge of set-up and use of transit or laser
• Must have skills and abilities to perform general construction math and mechanical skills
• Knowledge of road construction techniques with the ability to understand state and county specifications
• Demonstrated ability to read and understand blueprints
• Demonstrated strong decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Ability to lift, shovel and carry material weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis throughout the day
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for working with crew members, INDOT and owner personnel
• Must have the ability and willingness to travel to and from job sites
• Demonstrated ability to work with technical equipment and/or devices
• Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision and work independently
• Flexibility in managing multiple priorities within tight time constraints
• Develop and maintain peer and customer partnerships
• Fair, honest and straightforward in dealing with others
• Demonstrate high ethical standards and a dedicated commitment to safety
• High degree of accuracy, thoroughness and attention to details
• Ability to work for long periods at an energetic pace with frequent interruptions
• Must be willing to abide by our Drug & Alcohol Free Workplace policies
• Must be able to work outdoors in all seasons and all weather conditions (including rain, snow, extreme heat or cold, water, mud, dust, etc.)
• Must be willing to work evenings, weekends, and long hours/extensive overtime (sunrise to sunset) when necessary (often with little or no notice)
• Must have exceptional attendance, punctuality, dependability, reliability, and work ethic (including performance record with current/prior employers)
• Awareness and understanding of relevant OSHA standards; ideally is OSHA 30 certified
• Must be able to wear and ensures others wear their personal protective equipment (PPE) for safety as required
• Must be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Must be a Self-Starter/Self-Motivator
• Must be a Team Player

Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for this job may be considered.

Working Environment:

• Individual will be working in a field environment
• Individual will be working with internal customers (Project Managers, Superintendents, Support Departments [Safety, HR, Accounting, etc.])

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Lead a crew of 3 to 5 employees

(These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work involved for this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of this job. Additional responsibilities may be assigned, as required.)

Who We Are:

For over 115 years and across four generations of family ownership, Brooks Construction Company, Inc. has stood for Quality, Team, and Integrity in the civil construction industry. Based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, with over 270 employees, Brooks Construction provides asphalt, concrete, earthwork, and pipe operations across northern Indiana and northwestern Ohio using best practices and innovative techniques to give our customers a quality product.