Demolition General Foreman

Comfort Systems USA; Erwin (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

STD

LTD

Group Life

AD&D

401k with company match

Accident plan

Critical Illness plan

FSA/HSA

Job summary

TEC Industrial is seeking a Demolition General Foreman to manage crews, assign tasks, and supervise work to high safety and quality standards. The role covers diverse civil demolition tasks, site development, and heavy equipment operation.

The candidate should have industrial demolition experience, ability to interpret blueprints, strong safety enforcement, and reliable communication with supervisors and clients. A high school diploma is required, with OSHA training preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience performing Industrial Projects required (Chemical, Pulp & Paper, Heavy Industrial).
• Able to comply with company and site Safety program enforcement.
• Able to address field situations or realize when communication is needed to address variations.
• Assist Foreman in daily project needs.
• Reads, interprets, and works from blueprints, drawings, sketches, and specifications.
• Verbatim Compliance
• Microsoft Office 365 preferred
• Organizational Skills

Responsibilities

• Set up work areas, barricades, and signage; maintain jobsite housekeeping.
• Supervise selective demolition and dismantling with hand and power tools.
• Oversee equipment operation as qualified; assist operators with rigging and spotting.
• Identify and follow project-specific requirements for regulated materials; stop work if ACM/lead/mold suspected.
• Support asbestos-related work activities per training level.
• Use PPE and participate in fit testing/medical surveillance.
• Perform basic rigging, hoisting support, and debris sorting for recycling/disposal.
• Complete daily pre-task plans and required documentation.
• Work safely at heights, in confined spaces, and around energized systems.
• Coordinate with supervisors, abatement teams, and other trades; communicate hazards and progress.
• Maintain consistent client interaction and scheduling.

Skills

Industrial demolition

Blueprint reading

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Safety compliance

OSHA 10/30

Field supervision

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalency

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Brief Description

Demolition General Foreman holds responsibility to manage crews with various skill levels, including assigning tasks, and supervising their work to ensure that the work is completed safely and to the highest possible standard. Is experienced in and responsible for multiple tasks of civil construction including site development, demolition, form, concrete, block laying, carpentry, piping, siding demo and repair, and heavy equipment operation.

Brief Description

Demolition General Foreman holds responsibility to manage crews with various skill levels, including assigning tasks, and supervising their work to ensure that the work is completed safely and to the highest possible standard. Is experienced in and responsible for multiple tasks of civil construction including site development, demolition, form, concrete, block laying, carpentry, piping, siding demo and repair, and heavy equipment operation.

Qualifications

• Experience performing Industrial Projects required (Chemical, Pulp & Paper, Heavy Industrial)
• Able to comply with company and site Safety program enforcement.
• Able to address field situations or realize when communication is needed to address variations.
• Assist Foreman in all daily aspects needed for project.
• Reads, interprets, and works from blueprints, drawings, sketches, and other specifications on a variety of structures related to the construction project.
• Verbatim Compliance
• Microsoft Office 365 preferred
• Organizational Skills

Essential Functions

• Set up work areas, barricades, and signage; maintain jobsite housekeeping and dust/debris control.
• Supervising selective demolition and dismantling using hand and power tools (e.g., saws, grinders, jackhammers) as assigned.
• Competent person supervising equipment operation as qualified (e.g., skid steer, excavator, forklift, manlift) and assist operators with rigging and spotting.
• Identify and follow project-specific requirements for regulated materials; stop work and notify supervision if suspect ACM/lead/mold is encountered.
• Support asbestos-related work activities per training level (e.g., awareness/worker) including containment support, wet methods, HEPA-vac use, and waste handling when authorized.
• Use and maintain required PPE (respiratory protection, protective clothing, hearing/eye protection, fall protection) and participate in fit testing/medical surveillance as applicable.
• Perform basic rigging, hoisting support, and material handling; sort, stage, and load debris for recycling/disposal.
• Complete daily pre-task plans/JHAs, equipment inspections, and required documentation (logs, checklists, waste manifests as assigned).
• Work safely at heights, in confined spaces, and around energized/locked-out systems following permits and procedures.
• Coordinate with supervisors, abatement teams, and other trades; communicate hazards and progress updates.
• Consistent client interaction and scheduling

General Educational Requirements

Education: High School Diploma or Equivalency

Additional Requirements

• Prefer 1 year of experience in industrial demolition, construction labor, or related heavy industrial work.
• Asbestos training appropriate to assigned duties (e.g., asbestos awareness and/or accredited asbestos worker training).
• Willingness and ability to wear a respirator and other PPE; able to pass a respirator fit test and medical clearance when required.
• Must be capable of working at elevated heights
• Valid driver's license.
• Attend work consistently on time and in a reliable manner
• Follow all safety rules and standards for the company and for the site
• Understand and follow direction from the direct supervisor
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30

T E C Industrial has been building a team for more than 75 years, we are a growing Industrial Maintenance and Construction specialty contractor focused on the safety of our employees, integrity of our operations, and the work executed for our customers. Our company is a welcome home for individuals who take pride in their work, who enjoy working on a strong team, and who keep our customer’s needs in mind. T E C Industrial is recognized in the industry as leader in providing comprehensive solutions to our customers, and we do it with a strong group of dedicated employees.

We Offer Our Employees

• Medical, Dental
• Vision
• STD
• LTD
• Group Life
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Voluntary Life
• 401k plan with Co. match.
• Supplemental options: Accident plan, Critical Illness plan, FSA & HSA

Physical Profile Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The job requires occasionally remaining on one's feet in an upright position without moving for long periods of time, occasionally moving about on foot for long periods of time, remaining in a seated position for long periods of time, and/or climbing stairs, stepladders, extension ladders and scaffolding ladders. The job also requires the ability to raise or lower an object of approximately 5-50 pounds from one level to another, the ability to transport an object of up to 50 pounds a distance of up to 10 yards, usually holding it in the hands or arms, or on the shoulder, the ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 20 pounds of force frequently and a negligible amount of force constantly so that an object moves away from the force, and/or the ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 20 pounds of force frequently and a negligible amount of force constantly so that an object moves toward the force. Must be capable of operating a standard 1/2-ton pick-up for occasional delivery and pick-up of materials and personnel and hold a valid, unrestricted motor vehicle operator's license issued by the state of residence, and the manual dexterity necessary to operate a standard desktop computer keyboard.

T E C Industrial is a Drug-Free, E-Verify, Equal Opportunity Employer.