Earthworks Supervisor

Reporting To: Superintendent

Position Summary: Responsible for overseeing the construction team and managing their resources, ensuring adherence to project specifications and timelines. Focus Area: Earthworks.

Required Certifications: Valid Driver's License, OSHA 10/30 Certification, First Aid, and CPR Training.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct daily job safety analyses to identify and mitigate safety risks, ensuring a secure working environment for all personnel.
• Efficiently manage and supervise the activities of the crew.
• Direct, mentor, and evaluate crew members in their training and work assignments.
• Possess a thorough understanding of project plans relevant to specific tasks.
• Interpret blueprints and technical specifications effectively.
• Oversee the management of tools, materials, and supplies.
• Ensure optimal utilization of equipment.
• Address production issues on-site promptly.
• Accurately report crew hours and code time on daily timesheets.
• Contribute to enhancing operational efficiency within the company.

Qualifications:

• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures, reporting any unsafe practices to the Safety Representative or supervisor.
• Engage in proactive teamwork to meet departmental and organizational objectives.
• Exhibit leadership qualities by setting an example and sharing expertise with others.

Language Proficiency:

• Ability to read basic two- and three-syllable words and recognize similarities and differences in words and numbers.
• Capable of writing and speaking simple sentences.

Mathematical Competence:

• Ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Skilled in calculating rates, ratios, and percentages, as well as interpreting bar graphs.

Reasoning Skills:

• Ability to apply common sense to follow detailed written or verbal instructions.
• Capable of resolving issues involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Organizational Skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Safety Compliance: The individual in this role must be knowledgeable about and adhere to the company's safety policies and procedures as outlined in the safety manual.

Education: Less than a High School Diploma.

Experience:

• A minimum of 4 years' experience in highway and road construction is required.
• 4-5 years' experience in earthworks is essential.

Physical Demands: The role involves heavy physical activity, requiring the performance of strenuous tasks of a primarily productive/technical nature.

Manual Dexterity: Sufficient manual dexterity to handle items and work with fingers, with the ability to perceive attributes of objects and materials.

Work Environment: The position entails outdoor work in varying weather conditions, including rain, sun, snow, and wind. The employee may encounter extreme temperatures, wet conditions, moving mechanical parts, and high or precarious locations. The noise level is typically loud. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Eligibility for employment in the United States: Webber participates in E-Verify. Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the U.S.
• Application Review and Interviews: Selected candidates will be contacted by the hiring manager for the interview process.
• Drug Testing: Candidates chosen for a position must complete and pass a drug screening.
• Physical Examination: Candidates selected for field positions must pass a medical exam to ensure they can perform the required tasks.
• Background Check: Some positions may require a background check, including verification of employment history and criminal background.
• Confidentiality: All information collected during the pre-employment screening process is confidential and will not be shared unless required by law.

The information provided herein is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. The statements do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the employer's discretion.

Webber, LLC is an equal opportunity employer, providing employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status, in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.