Foreman Pipefitter

Job DescriptionJob Description

Polk Mechanical is looking for the best and brightest in the market to join our high-performing team. As a result of our unparalleled customer service and unique offerings our business is experiencing impressive growth and with growth comes great opportunity for those with the ambition to accomplish great things. A career at Polk is not just a job but an opportunity to join a family of people who care about each other and care about their customers. It’s no wonder our business and our team are growing.

The Pipefitting Foreman will lead three or more other workers to accomplish trades and labor work, including as a paramount requirement, sufficient skill in and knowledge of the trades and labor work performed by the group led to effectively carry out the duties of a Foreman outlined below. They will perform regular non-supervisory work that is usually done by the group and perform regular trades and labor work as members of the work crews or groups they lead as well.

Job Description

• Passing on to other workers the instructions received from supervisors and getting work started, e.g., by assigning the immediate tasks to be performed by individual members of the group-led
• Work along with other workers and set the pace
• Demonstrate proper work methods
• Ensure that needed plans, blueprints, materials, and tools are available and that needed stock is obtained from supply locations
• Obtain needed information or decisions from supervisors on problems that come up during the work
• Maintain current knowledge, and answer questions from other workers on procedures, policies, written instructions, and other directives (for example, technical orders)
• Ensure that there is enough work to keep everyone in the work crew busy
• Check work while in progress and when finished to see whether the supervisor's instructions on work sequence, procedures, methods, and deadlines have been met
• Lead other workers to follow instructions received from supervisors, and to meet deadlines
• Assure that safety and housekeeping rules are followed
• Report to superintendents and project managers on the status and progress of work, and causes of work delays
• Answer questions from supervisors on overall work operations and problems

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years’ verifiable experience in pipefitting
• Thorough knowledge of piping blueprints, specifications, and codes
• Thorough understanding of other major craft blueprints
• Thorough understanding of all plumbing and piping systems
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to successfully interact with employees and clients on a professional level
• Ability to supervise multiple employees
• Ability to schedule projects and meet deadlines
• Attention to detail

Benefits

• Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Career Advancement & Training Opportunities
• Technician tool account
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401K
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance

Company DescriptionPolk Mechanical is a specialty mechanical sub-contractor that focuses on Pipefitting, Plumbing, HVAC, Sheet Metal, and Ductwork – bringing to life all the projects we work on across Commercial & Industrial sectors. Polk Nation is the collective of our people, customers, and community – all geared to DOMINATE, ELEVATE, and WIN in all that we do. Guided by a culture that is Built on Partnerships and Built for Performance, Polk continues to grow as a prominent name within the Texas construction industry. (Based out of the Dallas-Fort Worth area, with branches in Houston and Central Texas.)Company DescriptionPolk Mechanical is a specialty mechanical sub-contractor that focuses on Pipefitting, Plumbing, HVAC, Sheet Metal, and Ductwork – bringing to life all the projects we work on across Commercial & Industrial sectors. Polk Nation is the collective of our people, customers, and community – all geared to DOMINATE, ELEVATE, and WIN in all that we do. Guided by a culture that is Built on Partnerships and Built for Performance, Polk continues to grow as a prominent name within the Texas construction industry. (Based out of the Dallas-Fort Worth area, with branches in Houston and Central Texas.)

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