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Thompson Excavation is a growing excavation company working in Central Ohio installing site utilities and dirt work. We have been in business 30 years and work on many large projects with our commercial concrete company “Thompson Concrete”. We are looking for an experienced dirt foreman. We offer the newest equipment utilizing Komatsu intelligent excavators. We also offer great pay consistent work throughout the year. 401k,health, dental, vision, vacation, bonuses. You would be working with many talented leaders that instill ” Servant leadership”!
The Dirt Foreman will guide, assign, schedule and supervise the work of staff to ensure production goals
- Follows Values, Vision and Mission
- Oversees crew members to ensure quality of work is being performed in a timely manner on a day-to-day basis
- Determines project daily requirements and procedures, and the required materials and workers
- Understanding of SOW and change orders with proper documentation (generate signature/approval before proceeding)
- Purchase order review and material release
- Keep track of material stock and orders
- Identifies and resolves problems to achieve production goals
- Performs daily logs describing any issues, production and conversations through the day (recap through email/Smartsheet) with proper documentation.
- Weekly field meetings with GC’s/clients and proper communication
- Operates equipment and tools (working Foreman)
- Coach future leaders
- Sets Safety example by following safety guidelines and ensures all crew members follow safety, including morning huddles
- Weekly crew time and attendance
- Perform topo shots and supply to DTK
- Schedule daily inspections
- Schedule/perform testing of utility systems and/or subgrade compaction with updated testing logs
- Develop 2-week look-a-head schedules
- Proper documentation through daily logs, photos and emails
- Expert in all laborer duties
- Thorough understanding of construction trades, materials, methods, and tools used
- Able to identify topsoil, clay, and usable soil VS unsuitable soil
- Strong ability to read blueprints/construction specs
- Understanding of Earthwork (cut/fill) and utility installation process and read cut to fill maps
- Strong ability to listen to, understand, and follow directions
- Strong ability to effectively communicate and problem solve
- Willing to learn, develop, coach and train
- Understanding of schedules and forward thinking
- Understanding of GPS and technology equipment
- Strong ability to efficiently move dirt on a site
- 6+ years construction experience
- Task Lead experience
- Valid driver’s license or State ID
- CPR and First Aid (Thompson will train if necessary)
- 10-hour OSHA certification
- 30-hour OSHA certification
- Must be able to traverse different types of worksites and bend, climb, stretch, and reach
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and push/pull 50-pound loads at a time
- Must be able to work in a variety of environments including but not limited to concrete, dirt, fumes, and loud noise levels
- Must be able to stand and walk up to eight hours per day
- Must be able to work long hours and Saturdays when needed
- Utility knife
- Clothes with no large holes or cut offs for varying weather conditions
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $23.00 – $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
- 5 years
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Columbus, OH: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver’s License (Required)
Work Location: One location
