The Irrigation foreman is responsible for working with and directing a work crew in the performance of assigned work for that day.
The Foreman is responsible for maintaining a safe working environment, quality control and performing tasks within budgeted hrs, as well as seeing that customer needs and expectations are being met. A successful foreman will take ownership of the assigned job site and be able to plan out his/her tasks with the assistance of the job supervisor based on the specific needs of the job site.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Oversee crew members and all assigned work is performed in a safe and efficient manner within budgeted hrs
- Perform Hazard Analysis for all assigned tasks and review daily with crew members ensuring all safety rules are being observed
- Assure that the work is performed to the highest quality standards in accordance with the job specifications
- Respond to and communicate to your supervisor specific requests of the client while working on site. On-site company representative
- Train crew members on the proper techniques for performing regular tasks
- Comply and enforce all company policies with crew members
- Minimize equipment damage through proper use. Abuse will not be tolerated
- Ensure all equipment is secure in transport, while at site and that nothing is left behind
- Truck must be maintained: regular fluid checks, tires, lights, inside and out
- Truck must have full first aid kit, working fire extinguisher, triangles, registration and insurance packet at all times
- Accurately fill out any and all paperwork. Fuel recording, timesheets, Hazard analysis and job completion sheet
- Maintain direct contact with supervisor about issues or special needs of assigned job sites
- Maintain a professional appearance and work ethic among the crew
- Become proficient in all LC construction procedures and installation techniques
- Plan ahead and anticipate problems within the job
- Accurately clock in yourself and crew members to their assigned tasks
Other Responsibilities:
- Report equipment problems to your supervisor immediately and turn in the equipment to the mechanic’s shop at the end of the day
- Report unsafe conditions to your supervisor immediately
- Report accidents to the office and your supervisor immediately and make sure an accident form is filled out before leaving for the day
- Assist manager in performance evaluations, discipline or promotion of a crew members
- Quality work without return trips
- Daily communication with supervisor for all aspects related to assigned job sites
- Be accountable to all assigned tasks
- Maintain a clean and organized job site, shop, nursery, locker, and truck
Reports to:
- Landscape Construction Supervisor
- Landscape Construction Manager
People reporting to:
- Landscape Construction Supervisor
- Landscape Construction Manager
Performance Metrics:
- Safety record
- Quality work (Callbacks, complaints, punch lists, compliments)
- Sales and growth goals
- Performance to contribution margin goals
- Training and performance of successful LC personnel
- Ability to handle deadlines, large residential and commercial sites, and difficult sites and customers
- Successful completion of contracted tasks and assigned on-going tasks
Successful Behaviors:
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to lead and inspire others
- Excellent time management skills
- Initiative
- Attention to detail
- Demonstrate flexibility to work together as a team with all departments
- Ability to perform out of ones comfort zone
