Retaining Wall Foreperson

You could be just the right applicant for this job Read all associated information and make sure to apply.H&K does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veterans' status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are always looking for the best, most qualified people to join our team.Pre-employment drug testing (EOE)Great Benefits offered!Retaining Wall ForepersonUS-PA-HallsteadJob ID: 2023-2247Type: Regular Full-TimeCategory: ContractingPikes Creek Division Remote OfficeOverviewH&K Group, Inc. is looking for a Retaining Wall Foreperson to train and direct a team in the construction of commercial retaining walls as well as excavation support in heavy civil and highway construction projects throughout Northeast PA and the Lehigh Valley, with a current focus on Susquehanna, Wyoming, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Monroe, Carbon, Schuylkill, Lehigh, and Berks Counties. Why work for H&K Group, Inc.? Competitive salary commensurate with experience100% Company-paid Health Benefits401(k) Savings and Investment PlanTuition reimbursement programs available to qualifying employees for approved programsAdditional training programs including on the job, online through H&K Academy, manufacturer offered training, and moreCompany provided vehicle to meet job responsibilitiesResponsibilitiesEssential Duties and ResponsibilitiesPerforms all work according to OSHA and H&K Safety policiesReads blueprints and job-related documents to properly plan work Records daily events in job diarySchedules materials, equipment, and work for the crew Develops crew SIP's and submits to site foremanTracks daily quantities and submits to site foremanConducts daily huddles with crew to establish daily production goals and ensures all members of crew know and buy into the plan for the dayCommunicates goals and purposes effectively. Lead and demonstrate by exampleInfluences and enforces company values. Recognizes misalignments with company values and culture and rectifiesProactively trains and mentors crew members to enhance their skills and knowledgeCommunicates with customer representatives and inspectors in a courteously and professionallyPerforms all other duties of crew members as neededOther duties as assignedQualificationsRequired Skills, Education, and ExperienceBachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university OR one year of related experience and/or trainingEquivalent combinations of education and experience may be consideredWorking knowledge and ability to safety and efficiently understand and direct crane set up and lifting plansAbility to read blueprints and job-related documents Ability to operate surveying instrument, shoot elevations and straight linesExperience with pile driving and drilling equipmentStrong verbal and written communication skillsDemonstrated leadership abilityProblem solvingBasic computer skills including internet, email, and the use of digital cameras for work documentationDriver's license and clean driving recordAbility to travel as required for projectsAbility to fit test & utilize appropriate PPE as neededAbility to meet physical requirements (movement, lifting, as relevant to job)Preferred Skills, Education, and Experience2 years of relevant experience and/or trainingExperience operating heavy equipment used in highway constructionSupervisory experienceOSHA or other relevant safety certificationsPhysical DemandsRegularly required to Stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch or crawlUse hands to finger, handle, feel; reach with hands and armsTalk and hearOccasionally required to SitLift and/or move up to 50 poundsVision abilities include CloseDistanceColorPeripheralDepth perceptionAbility to adjust focus Work EnvironmentRegularly exposed to Outside weather conditionsHigh, precarious placesFrequently exposed to Moving mechanical partsFumes or airborne particlesNoise level is usually moderateH&K's Structures Division key difference is our customized, value engineered approach to your project. We specialize in providing value engineering and utilizing the latest technology to address the difficult commercial site problems where hills, slopes, cuts, fills, wetlands, and additional space are critical elements in development. We do this with the best geotechnical engineering possible, National Concrete Masonry Association (NCMA) certified installers and a dedicated management team.The H&K Group, Inc. provides complete heavy civil contracting and construction materials solutions with safety, speed, quality, efficiency, and value. Beginning as a small family business a half century ago, we are now a dynamic group of vertically integrated companies that has been growing and prospering for over 50 years.Thank you for your interest in employment with H&K Group, Inc. At H&K, we invest in our people, providing the essential training, instruction, and supervisory support that they need to develop and grow within our company. We acknowledge that H&K's strength and success is directly related to our employees and the talents, dedication, and job performance they exemplify. We seek dynamic, motivated people who are driven to make a difference.This position may have the opportunity to work on prevailing wage projects. Prevailing wage work is not guaranteed. Final determination on pay will be made by company leadership consistent with the scope of work and considering the candidates' education, experience, skills, past performance, demonstrated leadership, and influence.H&K does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veterans' status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are always looking for the best, most qualified people to join our team.Pre-employment drug testing (EOE)Pre-employment Physical 100% Company-Paid Health Benefits!PIa6852471bca7-36310-33076062

Created: 2024-12-01