Heavy Equipment Mechanic General Foreman

Position Summary

Effectively lead and manage daily activities and production according to the project timeline, plans, specifications, codes and industry standards and provide the necessary training on proper safety and operational procedures. Work with or supervise other crafts at levels appropriate to training and skills as requested by project supervision.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

•    Coordinate with Superintendent and Project Management to organize crew, materials, and equipment to achieve highest productivity and quality and lowest cost in line with the budget.
•    Examine and inspect work progress, equipment and construction sites to verify safety and ensure that specifications are met.
•    Maintain accurate reporting records including job quantities, productivity rates, time sheets and daily management reports.
•    May assist in developing a weekly schedule and in carrying out sequence of activities for assigned crew.
•    Responsible for timely completion of work assignments within the estimated costs while maintaining the company’s reputation for quality workmanship/product.
•    Responsible for the safety of those on the crew and will conduct all operations according to all applicable company and government safety rules.
•    Will develop and maintain a proper crew attitude by conducting toolbox meetings and communicating safety concerns, work scope, plans and schedules to leadmen and crews.
•    Monitor compliance by all employees under his/her supervision with all Company policies.
•    Continuously check the work of crew and adjust the work or plan and schedule as required.
•    Prioritize workload and operate within a defined budget.

Qualifications

•    May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.
•    Ability to demonstrate thorough knowledge and skill to perform all essential functions of craft workers under his/her supervision.
•    Ability to perform task planning to safely and efficiently carry out all aspects of work assigned, train/ teach safety practices, policies and procedures.
•    Have a working knowledge of the scheduling, material control and unit manhour performance, estimating fundamentals and job cost management systems.
•    Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with craft workers under his/her supervision and management/supervision. 
•    Must be a good communicator, motivator, and team player.

Requirements

• The person in this position needs to constantly move about a construction/industrial site, so should be able to stand, walk, sit, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl
• Constantly works in a construction environment and will be exposed to changing outdoor weather conditions
• Work irregular hours, weekends, overtime and holidays as required
• May be required to use ladders/mechanical platforms/manlifts/scaffold to access required equipment/work areas (may exceed 200 feet), so must be able to climb and maintain balance on formwork, steel formwork, stairs, ladders and scaffolds
• Move and work in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven surfaces
• Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy and dusty environment
• May be required/able to move items weighing up to 50 pounds across construction/industrial site
• Must have required tools
• Observe and comply with all safety and project rules, perform other duties as required
• Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing, and non DOT physical 

About TIC

TIC – The Industrial Company is a leading industrial, power, marine and heavy civil contractor that builds some of the most complex projects across North America. As an employee-owned company, TIC is truly Powered by People. Our culture, focused on safety and people development, offers employees exciting, challenging and rewarding careers. Our services are diverse — and with our unique network of decentralized offices, backed by a multi-billion-dollar organization — we have the availability to tackle projects of any size within the energy marketplace. We offer more than a paycheck. In addition to competitive wages, employees receive access to award-winning training, paid time off (PTO) and full benefit packages— including health, dental and vision insurance and 401(k) retirement savings, complete with a company match program. We reward employees based on their performance and offer many opportunities for advancement. 
If you want a career that will take you places, look no further. For more information on our current projects/job openings, or to apply online visit our website at:  www.ticcraftjobs.com    
Due to the volume of applicants, only candidates who meet the minimum requirements will be contacted.