Foreman/Operator Rhoades Construction

Fremont Economic Development Corp.; Colorado; On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Job summary

Rhoades Construction is hiring a working Foreman/Operator to manage the jobsite, ensure project progression, and maintain a safe environment for teammates, customers, and the public.

You will operate heavy equipment safely, oversee a small crew, coordinate with the Project Manager, and conduct daily paperwork and safety checks. Starting pay is $28/hour, with overtime and travel between Canon City and Salida as needed.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license with clean MVR.
• Able to pass drug and background checks.
• Able to read engineered site plans and surveys.
• Experience with water/sewer/storm sewer installations.
• Capable of reading grades and site staking.
• Willing to travel between Canon City and Salida as needed.
• Willing to work overtime, weekends as required.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment safely and efficiently.
• Oversee a small crew to meet timelines and specs.
• Set daily crew goals and assign duties.
• Communicate with the Project Manager on progress.
• Evaluate crew performance and provide coaching.
• Complete daily paperwork (reports, safety sheets, timesheets).
• Perform routine maintenance and safety checks on tools.
• Maintain a safe work environment per policies.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Site plan reading

Grade reading & staking

Safety awareness

Team leadership / supervision

Communication with PM

Tools

Excavators

Skid steers

Loaders

Backhoes

Job description

Rhoades Construction is looking to hire a working Foreman/Operator to manage the jobsite, project progression, maintain a safe working environment for our teammates, customers, and the public.

Responsibilities:

• Effectively operate heavy equipment in a safe manner at all times, in effort to eliminate damage and injury when excavating in the vicinity of underground utilities (communication, power, natural gas, water, etc.)
• Oversee small crew to ensure projects are being completed timely, according to specs and site plan
• Establish daily crew goals and assign duties
• Communicate with Project Manager
• Evaluate crew members performance and provide coaching
• Complete daily paperwork (ie. Daily reports, safety sheets, timesheets, etc.)
• Perform routine inspection and preventative maintenance on all equipment and report any defect or needed repairs.
• Ensure a safe work environment in compliance with all safety policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Have a valid driver’s license and a clean MVR
• Be able to pass a drug and background check
• Must be able to read engineered site plans
• Must be proficient in reading and setting grades, site surveys and staking, engineered plans and specs.
• Must have experience in installing water main, sewer main, storm sewer
• Maintain high quality work
• Must be well versed in performing excavation activities using heavy equipment such at excavators, skid steers, loaders, backhoes, rollers, etc.
• Perform daily maintenance and safety checks on tools and equipment
• Strong work ethic
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Must be punctual and reliable and have the ability to meet attendance schedules with dependability and consistency.
• Must be willing to work and travel between Canon City and Salida for extended periods of time, when needed.
• Willing to work hours that are associated to the construction industry, including overtime, and weekends if needed.

Starting pay at $28/Hr - depending on experience

Pay: From $28.00 per hour

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching

**Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee, time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.