Foreman - Heavy Highway Grade Division

S.T. Wooten Corporation; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

S.T. Wooten Corporation in Wilmington, NC is seeking a Heavy Highway Division Foreman to manage projects, supervise crews, and ensure safety and quality.

The role requires coordinating with the superintendent, scheduling, and maintaining daily reports; strong leadership and prior NCDOT/Federal project experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be a minimum of 21 years old.
• Valid NC Driver License with clean driving record.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in heavy highway construction and commercial grade.
• Experience with NCDOT and/or Federal projects desired, but not required

Responsibilities

• Supervise, direct and motivate crew to ensure project completion as instructed by the superintendent/project manager.
• Ensure new personnel are adequately trained in company policies and safety requirements.
• Conduct periodic evaluation of assigned personnel and contribute to company progress.
• Direct crews in equipment use, cost control, quality workmanship, and productivity.
• Perform equipment inspections and coordinate maintenance.
• Monitor hours and maintain payroll records; log hours for each employee.
• Maintain detailed daily diary recording conversations, weather, and events.
• Complete daily reports and transmit to supervisor/manager promptly.
• Ensure work complies with local laws, NCDOT requirements, OSHA, and other authorities.
• Lead safety with daily huddle meetings and weekly toolbox talks; enforce safety regulations.
• Maintain good relations with engineers, inspectors, and customers; promote a positive image.
• Encourage corporate unity and team spirit throughout the company.
• Perform additional duties as directed by supervision.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Education

21 years old

NC Driver License

Job description

JOB AREA: Wilmington, NC

POSITIONS: 1

PRIMARY FUNCTION

The efficient management of assigned projects or operations. Position has direct responsibility for personnel, equipment, scheduling, safety, quality workmanship and completion of assigned projects on time and within estimated budget.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Heavy Highway Grade Division Foreman

1. Supervise, direct and motivate crew to assure completion of assigned project as instructed by the superintendent, assistant superintendent, and/or the project manager.
2. Ensure that new personnel are adequately trained in company policies, safety requirements and job responsibilities.
3. Conduct thorough periodic evaluation of assigned personnel with special emphasis on their contribution to the company and our contribution to them.
4. Assist and direct crews in proper use of equipment, improving job performance, controlling cost and quality of work, increasing productivity, improving communication and housekeeping on project.
5. Perform equipment inspections, request maintenance and repairs following the company TPR program.
6. Monitor crews and maintain regular work hours. Maintain daily payroll records and log hours worked for each employee assigned to you.
7. Maintain detailed daily diary, recording conversations, weather conditions and events which could be used for future reference.
8. Complete all required daily reports, verify their accuracy and transmit promptly to the superintendent, assistant superintendent, and/or project manager.
9. Insure all work complies with local laws, NCDOT requirements, ordinances, EPA regulations or other governing authority (i.e. OSHA, MSHA, etc.) This includes all subcontractors working on your project.
10. Insure all work is performed with emphasis on safety utilizing daily huddle meetings to communicate potential hazards. Insist upon compliance of all safety regulations. Conduct weekly toolbox meetings with safety on the agenda. Will be held responsible for safety of the crew.
11. Maintain good relations with general public, engineers, architects, inspectors and customers to facilitate job progress and to promote a positive company image. Develop a courteous and considerate attitude toward these groups.
12. Encourage the development of corporate unity, insuring team spirit and pride throughout the company.
13. Perform additional duties as required in the operations of the project or as directed by the superintendent, assistant superintendent, and/or project manager.
14. Must have regular and predictable attendance.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education

• Must be a minimum of 21 years old.
• Valid NC Driver License and clean driving record.

Work Experience

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in heavy highway construction and commercial grade. Have equipment knowledge.
• Experience grading.
• Experience with NCDOT and/or Federal projects desired, but not required

Heavy Physical Demands

Heavy physical effort required including pulling and lifting or moving light weight material with occasional lifting or moving materials or equipment (over 80 pounds). If a position specific Physical Demands sheet is attached, it will describe in more detail the physical demands that are required.

Physical Activity

Position requires the ability to continuously work around noise, dust, heat, cold, oil, and heavy equipment. Personal protective equipment may be required. Position requires ability to exchange ideas quickly and clearly and the ability to receive and evaluate detailed information and instructions.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the position. All employees may have other duties assigned at any time.

EOE. Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.