Water/Sewer Operator Foreman - Full-time
| Estimated Pay info | Based on similar jobs in your market$25 per hour |
|---|---|
| Hours | Full-time |
| Location | 1977 Flowood Drive Flowood, Mississippi open_in_new |
About this job
About Us
Since 1987, Delta Constructors, Inc. has been providing heavy underground civil solutions for
federal, state, municipal and commercial Owners across the Mid-South.
With a reputation for knowledge, experience and reliability, we can ensure your project will be
built in a safe and timely manner, with strict adherence to local codes and specifications for
materials and methods. We protect our Owners by being fully licensed and insured and can
provide Bonding as requested.
With our extensive project history and professional networking, we also understand older
systems, allowing for quality integration and repair.
Objectives of this role
- Create and maintain a construction schedule with project goals and budget in mind
- Adjust and communicate changes incurred by weather and unforeseen circumstances
- Hire, train, supervise, and assign tasks to crew members
- Guarantee all safety precautions and quality standards are followed on construction sites
- Consult and communicate progress daily with property owners, construction manager,
and other major stakeholders
- Ensure all construction projects stay on schedule, remain within the budget, and are
completed successfully
- Calculate productivity rates and report project status to supervisors
Responsibilities
- Read project plans, drawings, specifications, and blueprints
- Create and manage schedules and monitor attendance of the crew
- Oversee construction sites and supervise the safe use of heavy machinery and equipment
- Delegate responsibilities and tasks to crew members, contractors, and other workers
according to priorities and plans
- Emphasize safe use of all tools and equipment and enforce the proper use of personal
protective equipment (PPE)
Skills and qualifications
- Advanced knowledge of and experience with construction procedures and equipment and
machinery
- Experience with traffic control
- Ability to use and maintain basic hand tools
- Knowledge of and experience with trenchwork and safe digging protocol or the
willingness to develop that knowledge and experience
- Experience with pipe handling, installation, and joining
- Familiarity with operation and maintenance of pump stations
- Ability to read and understand drawings, blueprints, and construction plans
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to problem-solve and fix routine errors
- In-depth knowledge of safety guidelines and OSHA best practices
- Ability to lift, dig, and work in temperatures of over 95F
- Experience with emergency response protocols
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs
- MS Driver’s License
- Ability to pass a MDV
Preferred qualifications
- Experience in a supervisory or related role
- Proven leadership skills
- Ability to drive projects to fruition on time and within budget
- Ability to hire, train, and supervise workers
- Expertise in sourcing and supervising construction materials, such as tools and equipment
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Class A drivers license a plus
Delta Constructors Inc. is a Drug Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employers.
Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sex orientation,
national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-hire drug testing.
Required qualifications:
- Legally authorized to work in the United States
Preferred qualifications:
- 1+ year of experience in the construction industry
- Reliable transportation to and from work
- Transportation license/certification: Class A CDL
- Valid driver's license
- Drug screening
- Construction skills: reading a tape measure
- Construction skills: operating handheld tools
- Able to comfortably lift 50 lbs
- Willing to travel in state