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Job Description
Concrete Foreman Wildcat Construction Co., Inc. - 4.5 Wichita, KS Job Details 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Referral program Qualifications Paving Excavator Rebar installation Outdoor work 5 years Concrete finishing Mid-level Forklift Concrete reinforcement High school diploma or GED Supervising experience Concrete forming Continuous improvement Decision making Staff training Construction team management Loader operation Typing Skid steer loader Working on construction projects Production records Communication skills Construction aggregates Time management Full Job Description Wildcat has the ability to self-perform many types of civil construction including earthwork and site prep, concrete and asphalt paving, civil and structural concrete, rock excavation, piling and sheet piling, sub-grade stabilization, and water/waste-water treatment facilities. We also have a tremendous amount of experience with all underground utilities including sanitary sewer, water, storm sewer, and main electrical distribution. The Sherwood Companies have a proven track record of completing a variety of projects from General Construction, to Construction Management and Design Build Projects for both public and private owners. A brief summary of the types of projects include, urban expressways, bridges, underground utilities, dam construction, asphalt/concrete paving and water/wastewater treatment plants.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The incumbent will be responsible for supervising and coordinating activities for a concrete crew on varying heavy civil construction projects.
BENEFITS
Paid Time Off Holiday Pay Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Accident and Cancer Insurance Short-term and Long-term disability 401(k) with match Yearly boot reimbursement Referral bonus program
ACTIVITIES/TASKS/SCOPE
Supervises and coordinates activities of work crews engaged in preparing and applying concrete for fabricating, covering, and reinforcing structures, including buildings, bridges, highways, etc. Oversees workers who place forms for molding concrete, install reinforcing steel, and convey, pour, finish, and cure concrete. Reads specification sheets for information, such as sizes of aggregates and proportions of cement and water required, to ensure that concrete is mixed according to specifications. Inspects bracing and shoring of concrete forms to ensure their stability before and during pouring. Indicates positions for pouring chutes and runways, cranes, or paving machines to facilitate conveying concrete from mixer to forms. Trains new workers. Directs workers who spread, vibrate, screed, and float concrete to ensure that concrete is compacted to desired consistency and surface is finished to specified uniformity and smoothness. Examines concrete, after forms are stripped, and gives instruction to workers to repair defects, such as roughness and honeycombed appearance. Prescribes methods for curing concrete, such as covering surface of green concrete with burlap, plastic, earth, straw, or chemical compound, to prevent green concrete from drying out rapidly or freezing. Supervises workers engaged in spraying cement mortar or concrete to cover exposed earth, masonry, and steel surfaces and forcing grout into drilled holes, spaces between foundations and surrounding earth, and fissures in rock foundations, to reinforce structures. Records data, such as time spent on various phases of job and yardage and distribution of concrete poured. Ability to proficiently operate excavator, front bucket loaders, fork lift and skid steer. Other duties as assigned
PERFORMANCE MEASURES
On time delivery Customer satisfaction
COMPETENCIES
Work Standards Continuous Improvement Initiating Action Adaptability Contributing to Team Success Managing Work (Time Management) Communication
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
High School or Degree or GED required Must be at least 18 years old 5-6 years of heavy civil construction experience required
CERTIFICATION/OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Mathematical reasoning Judgement and decision making Critical thinking Reading comprehension Excellent oral and written communication Inductive reasoning Time management
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Keyboarding/typing Ability to read effectively from a computer screen and/or a paper copy Ability to handle a large volume of work and perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment Ability to effectively verbally communicate Ability to stand, sit, stoop, bend, walk and lift heavy objects (50 lbs)
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to outdoor elements.
