Foreman / Supervisor (Clean Up Operations)

Surface Cycle; North Carolina; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company paid hotel stays

Daily Per Diem

Competitive benefits program

Life insurance (100% company paid)

Short/Long-term disability

Paid holidays

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Job summary

A construction company in North Carolina seeks a Foreman for Clean Up Operations to oversee site cleanup and provide leadership to crew members. This role requires extensive knowledge of heavy equipment and OSHA safety standards. Responsibilities include ensuring job site safety, directing clean-up activities, and maintaining a positive work culture. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and a minimum of three years in commercial construction; strong communication skills are essential. Competitive pay with overtime eligibility and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• A minimum of three years of related commercial/highway asphalt construction experience.
• Ability to engage in heavy manual labor for extended periods in all types of weather.
• Valid CDL (Class A, B or C), preferred.
• CDL preferred (Class A, B or C).
• Valid driver's license and acceptable MVR.
• Knowledge of DOT and OSHA rules and regulations; ensure compliance.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor in various weather conditions.
• Strong verbal and written communication; lead and direct others.

Responsibilities

• Directs the work activities of assigned clean up positions ensuring jobs are completed safely.
• Ensures that debris is removed and job site surfaces are properly cleaned.
• Communicates with crew while on the job site using radios and hand signals.
• Ensure safety programs and OSHA regulations are followed; enforce company policies.
• Plan workflows; ensure adequate resources and materials are available.
• Communicate with crew using radios and signals; direct daily activities.
• Maintain timesheets and other recordkeeping; monitor attendance.
• Interacts with customers; provide walk-throughs and address questions.

Skills

Heavy equipment knowledge

Effective communication

Leadership

Team coordination

Overtime willingness

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

SurfaceCycle Careers Foreman / Supervisor (Clean Up Operations)

Location

Haw River, NC

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Compensation

• The company offers a competitive pay rate depending on experience; position is eligible for overtime pay
• Company paid hotel stays
• Daily Per Diem $20 (with potential up to $60)
  • Daily per diem of $20 for time worked
  • Additional daily per diem of $20 for time worked with overnight travel
  • Additional daily per diem of $20 for time worked with overnight travel at military bases or airports that required badging or special background screening
• The company offers a competitive benefit program including the following (subject to plan provisions and standard waiting periods):
  • Employees have the flexibility to select the coverage that best meets their needs including medical, dental and vision coverage, health savings and health reimbursements accounts
  • 100% company paid employee, spouse and children life insurance / accidental death and dismemberment coverage
  • 100% company paid short term disability and long term disability coverage
  • Company paid holidays
  • Company paid time off
  • 401(k) retirement plan offering with amazing company match

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The Foreman – Clean Up Operations position serves as a key participant in the interaction between the Company (and their assigned crew), other contractors and our customers. The position is responsible for ensuring proper leadership, training and guidance to all crew members at job sites, also operates equipment and ensures the safety of crew members via communicating and enforcing Company safety programs/policies/practices as well as OSHA and other related regulatory requirements.

• Responsible for ensuring debris is removed and job site surfaces are properly cleaned, typically after milling operations are performed.
• May operate or direct positions responsible for operating street sweepers, brooms, skid steers, and backhoes, while also using hand tools (shovels, rakes, blowers) to clear debris, ensuring a clean, safe surface.
• Maintains an effective working relationship with Foreman – Milling Operations to ensure proper coordination of crews, project reviews, and job planning.
• Maintains effective working relationships with other key positions, such as Operations Manager(s), Superintendent(s), Project Manager(s)/Estimator(s), Shop personnel and other internal stakeholders.
• Controls, manages, supervises and actively participates in the activities of any number of projects at various stages of work to ensure the accurate completion of the project.
• May interact with customers by way of introductions at the beginning of a job, answering questions, responding to customer requests, making reasonable changes to the plan, and providing walk-throughs as necessary.
• Responsible for workflow planning and organizing of jobs ensuring sufficient resources and materials are available and properly utilized.
• Communicates with crew while on the job site, including the use of radios, hand signals, or other necessary forms of communication.
• Directs the work activities of assigned clean up positions and other assigned crew members ensuring jobs are completed in a safe, efficient and cost effective manner.
• Creates and maintains a positive work culture; recognizes and proactively addresses and resolves issues/problems between crew members. Communicates personnel issues to management.
• Completes all necessary recordkeeping associated with timesheets.
• Ensures crew compliance with the Company’s policies and procedures.
• Operates a variety of mechanical equipment in a safe manner.
• Inspects, diagnoses, and corrects malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and/or components using appropriate testing equipment and/or tools.
• May diagnose/troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic and electronic issues. Performs maintenance activities and reports non-routine problems and/or repair requirements to Shop Manager.
• Inspects equipment, and/or components to identify hazards, defects, necessary adjustments and repairs.
• May construct and fabricate parts, using hand tools and specifications with input from shop personnel.
• Delivers on the job and safety related training; may conduct safety toolbox meetings.
• Responds to and proactively addresses/corrects safety violations. Actively participates in safety/incident investigations, completion of first reports of injury, modified duty assignments, etc.
• Maintains ability to work overtime, nights and weekends particularly during the high season.
• Maintains ability to travel up to 100% of time to various job sites, possibly including extended overnight stays.
• Maintains regular and punctual attendance.
• Complete special projects as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• A minimum of three (3) years of related commercial / highway asphalt construction experience.
• Broad and deep working knowledge of heavy equipment, processes, and safety protocols.
• Valid CDL (Class A, B or C) preferred.
• Valid driver license and acceptable motor vehicle record.
• Knowledge and understanding of Department of Transportation (DOT) and current OSHA rules and regulations and ensuring compliance with these guidelines.
• Ability to engage in heavy manual labor for extended periods, in all types of weather and under various working conditions.
• Proven effective oral and written communication skills, job planning skills and mechanical aptitude are a must. Ability to lead and direct the work activities of others.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and foresight as well as work in a team environment.
• Excellent attendance record and commitment to maintain the same.
• Ability to work Monday through Sunday and overtime as required (including irregular hours, out of town work, overnight stays, weekends and holidays).
• Overnight travel during high seasonal periods typically includes full work week, possibly including Saturdays/weekends.
• Ability to work long hours outdoors and will be on their feet all day while either walking or standing.
• Demonstrated skills in the care and use of hand and power tools employed in all phases of heavy equipment mechanical maintenance and repair work.
• Reliable work ethic; regular attendance is required.
• Ability to speak Spanish as a second language may be preferred for certain locations.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds with co-workers, vendors, and subcontractors at all levels.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding all departmental matters.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

• Must be able to operate varying types of machinery.
• Must tolerate working environment with outside temperatures that include excessive heat, cold, wind, and precipitation.
• Must be able to work outside, around moving objects, vehicles, and machinery with moving parts.
• Must be able to push, pull and lift up to 75 pounds to an overhead position.
• Must be able to stand, walk, kneel, bend, and twist body.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to use both hands and demonstrate good hand-eye coordination.
• Tolerance to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable.
• Potentially exposed to contaminants, such as dust or fumes from exhaust; frequent exposure to hazardous equipment.
• Occasionally work in very bright or very dim lighting conditions.
• Are sometimes exposed to hazardous situations that produce cuts or minor burns.
• Occasionally are exposed to whole body vibration, such as when using a jackhammer.
• May need to work in tight/confined spaces or work areas.
• Must be able to regularly wear personal protective equipment, including hard hats, safety goggles, safety vests and/or ear plugs.

Disclaimer

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job responsibility satisfactorily. This job description is not to be construed as all inclusive. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related task as requested. Reasonable accommodations may be considered and implemented to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SurfaceCycle and its related operating companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers.