Drilling & Blasting Foreman - Road Construction Lead

Kiewit; Study Butte (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing accommodations

Per diem for travel

Travel allowance

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking an experienced Drilling Foreman to support road construction, grading, and earthmoving operations near Study Butte, Texas.

Responsibilities include planning, coordinating crews and equipment, leading drilling, blasting, and rock excavation, and ensuring safe, efficient project execution with thorough reporting. Shift is 10 days on, 4 days off; pay rate up to $46/hr; housing and per diem available.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Foreman.
• Blaster Experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and organize people, equipment, tools and materials to promote the safe, efficient and timely construction of the project.
• Lead and train all drilling, blasting, and rock excavation operations to ensure safe, efficient, and productive project execution.
• Ensure that construction equipment is correctly operated and maintained.
• Maintain accurate reporting records including job quantities, productivity rates, time sheets, and daily management reports.
• May assist in developing a weekly schedule and in carrying out sequence of activities for assigned crew.
• Responsible for timely completion of work assignments within the estimated costs while maintaining the company’s reputation for quality workmanship/product.
• Responsible for the safety of those on the crew and will conduct all operations according to all applicable company and government safety rules.
• Will develop and maintain a proper crew attitude by conducting toolbox meetings and communicating safety concerns, work scope, plans and schedules to leadmen and crews.
• Monitor compliance by all employees under his/her supervision with all Company policies

Skills

Foreman experience

Blaster experience

Job description

Kiewit is seeking an experienced Drilling Foreman to support road construction, grading, and earthmoving operations near Study Butte, Texas.

Responsibilities include planning, coordinating crews and equipment, leading drilling, blasting, and rock excavation, and ensuring safe, efficient project execution with thorough reporting. Shift is 10 days on, 4 days off; pay rate up to $46/hr; housing and per diem available.