Foreman

Foreman - Operations

Organizes and manages the safe daily operation of emergency spill response, specific industrial cleaning and environmental projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.

• Site inspections and preparation of job estimates
• Communicate with project manager/operations coordinator the needs of the specific jobs. Prepare manpower, equipment and materials
• Prepare safety evaluation of job
• Conduct Tailgate Safety Briefings daily and flash trainings as required
• Work alongside and leading crews in a safe manner following all OSHA and company safety practices
• Continually monitor job site for safety related issues
• Manage and operate the equipment utilized daily on the job site
• Manage crew to optimize production and profitability while maintaining a safe environment
• Responsible for all documentation. Examples of paperwork required would be: worksheets or daily job reports, tailgate safety briefings, waste manifests and daily reports
• Secure worksite at the end of each shift to ensure public safety and security of equipment and materials
• Ensure all tools and equipment are cleaned and returned in proper working order at the end of each project
• Must be able to follow and manage a project from start to finish
• On-site customer service

Qualification/Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years experience in Industrial cleaning, utility or environmental construction, with 1+ years supervising crews.
• Basic computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel (entering notes, and photo upload)
• Knowledge of Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids: Jack Hammers, Vacuum Trucks, Roll-off Trucks, Guzzler/ Vactors, Oil/ Water Pumps, Air Ventilator, Gas Monitors, High-Pressure Hot Water Washers, Basic Hand Tools, etc.
• Ability to effectively coordinate with personnel and clients
• Ability to multi-task while paying close attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure and time sensitive deadlines
• Detail-oriented, creative, proactive and persistent.
• Chemical handling and air monitoring equipment experience is a plus
• Travel is required

Education/Training/Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED, B.S. preferred with
• Transferable skills and experience/education in the environmental industry are required

Physical Demands:

• 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.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk up and down slopes or uneven terrain, stand, lift, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands and fingers to feel, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls; bend with legs and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must lift and carry equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

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.
• The work is primarily performed in the field, outdoors in the heat or cold for 8-12 hours per day. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.
• To reduce exposure to harmful materials, workers often wear coveralls, gloves, shoe covers, safety glasses, or goggles. Some must wear fully enclosed protective suits for several hours at a time; these suits may be hot and uncomfortable and may cause the workers who wear them to experience claustrophobia (fear of enclosed spaces). In extremely toxic cleanups, hazmat workers are required to wear respirators or personal air monitors.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.