Carlsbad, NM, 88221, USA
40 days ago
Utility Foreman
Job Objective: This job requires the supervision of assigned job(s) so that they are completed timely, safely, and successfully. Essential Job Functions: + To work with the Superintendent in order to successfully complete a job. + To work with project owner, subcontractors, and other trades in order to successfully complete a job. + To make New Mexico "One Calls" and maintain the updates. + To supervise employees in a considerate manner while still getting safe production. + To coordinate material, equipment, and labor needs with the Operations Manager. + To perform performance management with crew members. + To communicate to crew members weekly and monthly goals. + To use the PO system when obtaining materials for projects. + To communicate any personnel problems with the Personnel Director, and HR. + To follow all safety guidelines at all times. + To hold weekly "tail-gate" safety meetings. + To complete employee time to payroll on a daily basis. + To track all equipment, tools, and material necessary to complete the daily job functions and provide necessary information for data entry. + To ensure that company equipment driven is maintained according to company policy (Pre-trips, Housekeeping, reporting of malfunctions) + To report any equipment malfunctions to the Shop Manager immediately. + To perform any other duties deemed necessary by the superintendent. Critical Demands of the Job: + Standing: Frequent. Requires ability to stand on various types of surfaces and terrain, including construction sites and mountainous terrain. + Walking: Frequent. Requires the ability to walk on various types of surfaces and terrain, including construction sites and mountainous terrain. + Lifting/Carrying: Frequent. This position is classified as "Medium Work". This requires the ability to "exert up to 78 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, or /or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects." + Climbing: Frequent. Requires the ability to climb in and out of heavy trucks up to 5 steps, 4'width, 16" apart. Ability to climb on and off heavy equipment in awkward positions. + Spinal Rotation: Continuous. Requires full spinal rotation with ability to sustain position for up to 10 seconds. + Push/Pull: Continuous. Requires the ability to work levers of less than 10 pounds of force with greater than twenty pounds of force occasionally. + Balance: Frequent. Ability to balance self with both extremities while climbing on heavy equipment or while working in awkward positions on uneven terrain usually while carrying tools. + Reaching: Frequent. Ability to utilize full upper extremity range of motion to operate controls and assist in labor tasks such as shoveling or raking. + Grasping/Handling: Continuous. Ability to grasp a steering wheel control, and fine motor dexterity to manipulate operator controls of various size (1/2-2") and shape (cylindrical and round) Requires a gross grasp to maintain hold of long handled tools. Occasional use of vibrating tools will be encountered during control use. + Long Handled Tool Use: Occasional. Requires ability to perform safe, neutral spine technique for shoveling and /or raking material weighing 25-50 lbs. + Vision: Continuous. Ability for environment awareness at construction site as well as good depth perception to accurately determine if surfaces are level. + Climate: Continuous. Requires the ability to tolerate extreme temperatures. + Endurance: Excellent. Requires the ability to tolerate up to 10-14 hour days; 7 days a week. + Hearing: Occasionally. On the plant site, this position requires the ability to communicate by radio to plant operator and drivers. Equipment used to perform Job: + Clothing provided by employee: steel toe boots and leather gloves. + Safety equipment provided by employer: safety vest, hardhat, hearing protection , safety glasses. + Heavy equipment: blade, loader, compactor, back hoe, and spreader box. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities used to perform job (in addition to above): + Basic reading (ability to understand written safety regulations). + Ability to build positive customer relations even with difficult customers. + Ability to get along with co-workers. + Must be dependable.
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