Crew Leader

Kids for the Future; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Waskey Bridges, Inc. is seeking a Crew Leader in Baton Rouge, LA to lead a production and installation crew for pre-stressed concrete components.

You will oversee form setup, strand tensioning, concrete placement, curing and detensioning while reading blueprints and coordinating materials and equipment. You will train workers, ensure safety and quality, and guide teams up to 30-40 people under the Foreman’s supervision.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in pre-stressed concrete production or construction, with at least 1 year in a supervisory role.
• Reading and interpreting blueprints, drawings, and specifications.
• Knowledge of pre-stressed manufacturing processes; NPCA/PCI background preferred.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily activities related to the production of pre-stressed concrete components (e.g., walls, slabs, beams, columns, panels).
• Oversee form setup, placement of reinforcing and tensioning strands, concrete pouring, curing, and detensioning.
• Interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications to plan and organize work.
• Ensure compliance with safety, health, environmental regulations, and quality control procedures.
• Conduct inspections of molds, reinforcements, stressing, detensioning, concrete mixes, and finished products for QA.
• Train and mentor production workers and enforce best practices.
• Assist in troubleshooting and resolving production issues.
• Enforce correct use and maintenance of tools, machines, and PPE.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Reading blueprints

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

OSHA safety knowledge

Job description

• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others Yes

Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Crew Leader is responsible for leading and directs a crew in the production and installation of pre-stressed concrete components. Oversees form setup, strand tensioning, concrete placement, curing, and detensioning to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency. Reads and interprets blueprints, coordinates materials and equipment, and trains crew members to meet production goals. The Crew Leader may be responsible for overseeing multiple teams or crews up to 30-40 people at times. The Crew Leader reports to the Foreman.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise daily activities related to the production of pre-stressed concrete components (e.g., walls, slabs, beams, columns, panels)
• Oversee setup of forms, placement of reinforcing and tensioning strands, and concrete pouring, curing, and detensioning.
• Interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications to plan and organize work.
• Ensure compliance with safety, health, environmental regulations, and quality control procedures
• Conduct inspections of molds, reinforcements, stressing, de-tensioning, concrete mixes, and finished products for quality assurance
• Train and mentor production workers and enforce best practices
• Assist in troubleshooting and resolving production issues
• Enforce the correct use and maintenance of tools, machines, and PPE

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3+ years in pre-stressed concrete production or construction, with at least 1 year in a supervisory role.
• Knowledge of pre-stressed manufacturing processes. NPCA or PCI background preferred
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
• Valid driver's license

FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS

This position requires constant (70-100%) use hands to finger, hearing (listening) and observing (vision), hand/eye coordination, walking and sitting. Requires Occasional (40-69%) lifting up to 50lbs, pushing, pulling, climbing, balancing, bending, twisting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, handling and feeling. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, peripheral vision and ability to adjust & focus. Employee shall be able to be medically qualified by a NON-DOT or other job specific physical.

BENEFITS

All full-time employees who work a minimum average of 30 hours per week are eligible for health & wellness and

ancillary benefits.

• Strong and attention to detail & accuracy skills
• Strong & effective leadership and communication skills
• Must be able to work independently or with a team; willingness to be flexible as needed
• Consistent, reliable and punctual attendance
• Knowledge of OSHA and site safety regulations
• Team player with a focus on safety and precision
• Ability to work in a physically demanding environment and meet deadlines

Waskey Bridges, Inc. and its affiliated companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected