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General Summary
Essential Job Accountabilities
Collaborate with Superintendent and /or Project management team to schedule materials, equipment, and work for the crew
Complete required documentation and reports including but not limited to, crew timecards, daily reports, logs, incident reports and safety documentation
Lead daily communication and safety meeting with crew regarding expectations, changes and other information
Enforce and comply with all company policies, procedures and practices
Train and mentor crew members to enhance their skills and knowledge
Support employee counseling and performance appraisals
Timely address safety and other job site concerns and issues with employees
Monitor jobsite and crew safety to ensure work is being completed in compliance with project specification and safety standards
Communicate with project management team regarding any delays, changes and/or emergencies at the job site
Actively inspect work site for potential health and safety hazards
Maintain safe work environment that complies with OSHA standards and safety standards
Participate in training and other forms of development to strengthen technical, safety and other skills
Perform other duties as required
Education
High School Diploma, GED or equivalent years of experience
Work Experience
Two (2) years of experience functioning as a Foreman/Supervisor and or lead-level
Experience in asphalt paving and road construction
Knowledge of asphalt materials, finish grading, patching, paving and related equipment
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge in GPS grading and survey equipment (Trimble), preferred
Skills in basic computing and email (knowledge of Microsoft office a plus)
Strong communication and interpersonal skills (Bilingual a plus)
Ability to work in a team setting
Ability to read and understand blueprint and construction plans, preferred
Ability to assume responsibility, interface and communicate effectively with others
ability to motivate employees and lead by example
ability to work well under pressure and within project timelines
ability to work cooperatively with a team in a fast-paced and complex environment
Physically, working foremen must be able to:
Ability to work, day, swing and night shift (occasionally extended hours)
Ability to work constant expose to outside elements, in all weather conditions
Ability to work safetly sensitive constructin zones around large machinery and heave equipment
About Granite Construction Incorporated
Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
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Granite Construction, Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Granite") will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Granite, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Granite mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Granite employees, or to Granite's resume database will be considered Granite property. Granite will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Granite will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Granite's recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Granite will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Granite's Human Resources Representative or his/ her designee. No other Granite employee is authorized to bind Granite to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies.