About this role
<p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="background-color:#ffffff"><span style="color:#000000"><img src="https://rmkcdn.successfactors.com/c53088e5/729c7f32-716d-4fde-b3b0-1.png"></span> </span></span></span></p> <p><br> <span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Job ID: 521102</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">United Companies, is a CRH Company. Our purpose, commitment to the future, and formula for growth is to champion the safety, empowerment, and development of our employees. We strive to be The Preferred Source of quality sand, rock, landscape products, ready-mixed concrete, asphalt, paving and construction services. We succeed as a team by embracing integrity, mutual respect, innovation, service, sustainability, and financial strength. </span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><b>Position Overview</b></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">The Grade Crew Foreman will be responsible for field operations for any Earthwork/Roadway/Grading project and will directly supervise and coordinate activities of grading crew. This position may also engage in the trade work of the employees being supervised.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><b><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Pay Ranges from $26-$31 per hour, dependent upon experience</span></b></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><b>Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)</b></span></span></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:11.0px"> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Directly supervises grading crew, and reports work to Superintendent.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Responsible for schedule and organize day to day operations for grading/pipe/construction crews.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Instruct, train, and monitor employees in the performance of their duties and in the proper use of equipment.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Directs grading, milling, and trucking to create a smooth efficient workplace.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Work with project managers, engineers, technicians, and surveyors to implement construction plans.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Estimate time and resource requirements for projects.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Maintain records of equipment, supplies, and labor hours for projects.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Coordinate ordering of equipment and materials.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Ensure operators properly maintain and thoroughly clean equipment and hand tools.</span></span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><b>Qualifications</b></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><b>Education/Experience</b></span></span></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:11.0px"> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">High School diploma or general education degree (GED) required.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">3 years+ experience as a Foreperson in heavy construction industry is preferred.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">CDL Preferred.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Heavy equipment experience is preferred, such as with the following: motor grader, loader, skidsteer, excavator, dozers, roller, and scraper. </span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Machine control a plus. </span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Knowledge of materials and testing.</span></span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><b>Work Requirements</b></span></span></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:11.0px"> <li>Must be 18 years in age or older.</li> <li>Must pass pre-employment physical, drug screen and criminal background check.</li> <li>Report to the job site dressed appropriately and ready to begin work at the designated start time.</li> <li>Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.</li> <li>Willingness to work independently within in a team environment and assist the team with other duties as required.</li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Ability to work under occasional supervision.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Superior organizational skills and detail oriented to ensure accuracy and quality.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Must uphold company values and have a positive attitude with employees, subcontractors, and clients.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Must be knowledgeable of OSHA, and MSHA regulations.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Adaptability and flexibility to manage deadline pressure.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Ability to independently prioritize and manage multiple tasks/projects and meet deadlines.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Individuals are required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated operations and production areas as stated by OSHA and/or MSHA. PPE may be required, but not limited to, for this position: Face Shield, Safety (hard toe) Shoes, and Coveralls.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required, up to 75% of the time.</span></span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><b>Knowledge/Skill Requirements</b></span></span></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:11.0px"> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Knowledge of the areas of dirt work, including excavation, grade work, surveying, and final excavating work.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Ability to work collaboratively with a team in a fast-paced and complex environment.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">To perform this job successfully, an individual should be able to work in constant exposure to the outside elements, in all weather conditions.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Ability to work in a safety sensitive construction setting, including exposure to moving machinery and heavy equipment.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Ability to write simple correspondence.</span></span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><b>Key Competencies</b></span></span></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:11.0px"> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><b>Customer Service</b> - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to needs.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><b>Teamwork</b> - Contributes to building a positive team spirit.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><b>Judgment</b> - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><b>Planning/Organizing</b> - Uses time efficiently.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><b>Professionalism</b> - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Accepts responsibility for own actions.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><b>Safety and Security</b> - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><b>Adaptability </b>- Adapts to changes in the work environment; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><b>Attendance/Punctuality</b> - Is consistently at work and on time.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><b>Dependability</b> - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><b>Initiative</b> - Asks for and offers help when needed; able to consistently work independently.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><b>Innovation</b> - Generates suggestions for improving work.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><b>Quality </b>- Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance.</span></span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><b>Physical Requirements</b></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">The physical demands described here 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.</span></span></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:11.0px"> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">While performing the duties of this job, the employee is <em>regularly</em> required to sit, stand, talk, or listen. </span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">The employee is <em>frequently</em> required to sit, climb, and use hands to handle or feel. </span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">The employee is <em>frequently </em>required to stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms above their shoulders. </span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">The employee must <em>occasionally</em> lift and/or move from 35 to 50 lbs. </span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.</span></span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><b>Work Environment</b></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><em>The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Other duties may be assigned as required. Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designers, and reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</em></span></span></p> <p class="MsoBodyText"> </p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><b><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">What CRH Offers You</span></b></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Highly competitive base pay</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Group retirement savings program</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Health and wellness programs</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion </span></span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><b><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">About CRH</span></b></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of large international organization.</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest! </span></span></p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">United Companies, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.</span></span></p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">EOE/Vet/Disability--If you want to know more, please click on this <a href="https://www.eeoc.gov/employees-job-applicants" target="_blank">link</a>. </span></span></p> <p style="text-align:center"> </p> <div> <p style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"> </span></span></p> </div> <p style="text-align:center"> </p>