Erosion Control Foreman

About the Job:

We are currently hiring a local Class A driver with supervising experience to lead one of our erosion crew teams. Monday-Friday schedule with the optional weekend shifts. Competitive Benefit package eligibility after probationary period. The Foreman Role is a ‘working lead’ who directs crew members and operates equipment used to safely accomplish daily quality and production Goals.

Requirements for Crew Foreman Position:

• Candidate must have Class A CDL with preferred 2 years’ experience
• Successful candidate must have a clean Motor Vehicle Record as well as PSP report
• Candidates must possess the ability to drive and maneuver both bumper pull and gooseneck trailers.
• Candidates must possess above average Trailer backing skills
• Two (2) years’ experience with skid steer loader required
• Two (2) years’ experience with mini excavator or excavator required
• One year minimum forklift experience
• Two (2) years’ experience as team leader or foreman required
• Hydroseeding and Landscaping experience is helpful
• Ability to use an Apple tablet and a smartphone
• High School diploma or equivalent

Erosion Crew Foreman Responsibilities:

Supervise assigned crew members to ensure tasks are safely and productively completed safely in a timely manner with a high-quality finished product.
Setting expectations and holding crew accountable in the following areas

• Safety
• Attendance
• Job performance
• Scope of work
• Cleanliness standards
• Toolbox standard

Operating and use of 1-ton/1- 1⁄2 ton trucks pulling gooseneck trailers, Mini-x, Skid Steer, farm tractor, tractor-trailer including straight trucks, and Hydroseeding equipment.

Report on time with a professional appearance to designated location specified by supervisor.
Prioritize, develop plan and schedule daily, weekly, up to bi-weekly schedule.
Work with supervision to develop resources needed to complete plan of work schedule, determine manpower levels, material quantities, trucking and equipment requirements, and traffic control needs.
Effectively communicate plans and tasks to crew members.
Provide liaison between field and clients to ensure project complies with drawings and specifications.
Monitor work performance and productivity of crew members to ensure project rules, procedures, safety requirements, etc. are maintained.
Review employee time cards to accurately reflect hours worked.
Communicate several times daily with Estimator/Project manager to update job progress.
Maintain positive relationship with other departments, as required, to support Project schedule. i.e., food cards, material delivery to job sites.
Maintain positive relationship with customers and clients.
Promote positive public relations and image.
Supervise and encourage crew members. Promote and demand an environment of mutual respect.
Ensure safe working environment.
Ensure proper care, maintenance and operation of company equipment. Ensure all machines are greased and maintained per equipment maintenance policies.
Maintain proper housekeeping at shop, at jobsites, with vehicles, with equipment, and at hotels/motels.
Communicate (via phone call or text) to mechanic ASAP (no later than by the end of the day) for any repair or maintenance issues for vehicles and equipment. Driver’s Vehicles Inspection Report must be turned into the mechanic ASAP (next time at the shop).
Use assigned company credit cards for work purchases only and turn in all company purchase receipts to the office administrator per company policy.
Frequently work more than 40 hours per week and non-traditional hours including night shift, Saturdays and occasionally Sundays.
Perform additional assignments per Operations Managers direction. Cross train and work in ALL divisions on an as needed basis
Viewed as the company’s expert on his crew’s abilities and task productivity

Why work with Erosion Solutions?

In addition to offering competitive pay and benefits, we are committed to furthering the career development of our employees. We believe in providing training and career development opportunities for employees who demonstrate a strong work ethic, think creatively, and manage time and projects efficiently and safely.