Excavation - Site Crew Foreman

6 hours ago

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States Thornapple Excavating Full time

Who is Thornapple Excavating?

Over the last 40+ years, Thornapple Excavating has expanded to become one of the most well-known names in commercial excavating in West Michigan. The organization strives to be a leader in earthwork, utility installation, and other commercial excavating services. With a strong work ethic and attention to detail, customers can count on Thornapple Excavating, Inc. to deliver a high-quality product the first time, every time.

We are currently looking for an experienced Site Crew Foreman who has experience with Pipe Crews, Final Grading, and overall Excavation Foreman responsibilities.

Job Responsibilities:
· Effectively manage an excavation crew of 4-5 others to maximize efficiency at each site.
· Read and understand blueprints to effectively explain the site utility plan to crew members and customers.
· Ensuring crews are operating safely and efficiently.
· Proficiently direct crews on the daily plan, as well as throughout the day.
· Communicate with project managers about the site-specific requirements or general plans and coordinate the personnel, equipment, material, or trucking you will need for your job.
· Complete daily timecards for yourself and your crew, fully and accurately outlining what you worked on during the day.
· Schedule, coordinate, and complete testing and inspections according to the requirements of the city or township you are working in.
· Oversee the crew's general maintenance on equipment including inspecting, fueling, greasing, and cleaning tracks daily. Equipment should be clean and maintained inside and out.
· Oversee maintenance on small equipment and tools, ensuring everything is put away daily. Communicate with project managers when something needs to be replaced.
· Adjust to seasonal weather conditions and work for up to 12 hours per day.
· Willingness and ability to do what it takes to help get the job done, including operating different types of equipment or doing labor work when a situation demands it.
· Constructively guide the whole crew to be productive and efficient while improving every day. Maintain positive environments for crew members and responsible in holding accountability among the team.
· Ability to leave a site looking a way that positively reflects on your crew and Thornapple Excavating.
· Number one priority is to keep safety in the front of crew member's minds at all times.

Job Qualifications:
· Applicants should have a minimum of 2 years of Excavating Foreman specific experience
· Must have a firm understanding commercial excavating and underground utility installation.
· Ability to perform your work with limited direction / supervision and have the knowledge of how to prepare, install, and maintain the work and equipment.
· Comfortable working in a high-stress environment with strict deadlines.
· Be willing and able to work with crew members and open to alternative ways of getting things done.
· Must be safety-minded and have a strong work ethic.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:
  • 401(k) with company match
  • 100% paid company paid Health, Dental and Vision insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Year-end bonuses
  • Company events and outings
  • Referral bonus
  • Foreman company vehicle
Schedule:
  • Day shift
Education:
  • High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
Work Location: Multiple locations

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