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The Ruhlin Company Foreman - Highway Lighting in Sharon Center, Ohio
The Ruhlin Company is seeking to hire experienced Foremen-Highway Lighting for its Civil Division/Highway Lighting department. Job openings are available in both Northeast Ohio and Columbus Ohio.
Summary: Frontline supervisor responsible for overseeing a specific crew of employees on a highway lighting and/or traffic control signalization jobsite.
Responsibilities:
Administrative
Data entry, writing documents and creating reports; managing paperwork in a neat and orderly fashion.
Cost
Track work hours and ensure employees are paid properly.
Assign proper phase codes for work hours in HCSS.
Report quantities.
General
Direct employees’ daily work activities in accordance with the contract and Company, safety, and quality practices and policies.
Ensure employees have the necessary tools and materials needed to perform assigned work.
Interact with the superintendent and/or general foreman frequently to receive instructions and supply requested information (crew member times, task completion status, tool or material needs, etc.)
Assist in ensuring Company equipment is properly maintained through daily maintenance.
Complete daily paperwork such as field reports and schedule updates in a timely and efficient manner
Conduct and/or attend project and staff meetings, including toolbox safety talks and training, as required.
Bring to the attention of the Superintendent, in a timely manner, any employee relations issues that arise such as inadequate work performance or policy violations.
Ensure all tasks are performed efficiently and effectively and within the allocated budget.
Maintain a work environment free of harassment, intimidation, or coercion.
Cooperate fully in achieving the Company’s equal employment opportunity objectives.
Perform additional assignments as directed by the Superintendent.
Safety
Accountable for safety; ensure all employees adhere to Company safety policies.
Promote a positive safety culture by encouraging participation in safety incentive programs, safe work practices, and safety initiative campaigns.
Conduct job hazard analysis (JHA), toolbox talks, and safety inspections.
Talent Acquisition & Employee Development
Treat employees and candidates for employment equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sexual harassment), national origin, disability, age (40 years or older), military/veteran status, ancestry, citizenship, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Work with the Superintendent and Field Operations Manager for project staffing.
Train and mentor employees.
Essential Skills and Experience:
Previous experience installing light poles and foundations, conduit systems, lighting power, and signalization devices preferred.
Knowledge of the materials, methods, regulations, machinery, tools, and equipment used in highway lighting and traffic control signalization construction projects.
OSHA 30 certification.
IMSA Traffic Signal Technician certification preferred.
Good time management and organizational skills.
Good problem analysis and problem resolution skills.
Team-focused mindset to build strong working relationships.
Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Willingness and ability to work some non-traditional work hours (evenings and weekends).
Ability to effectively supervise employees.
Ability to read plan drawings and understand specifications.
Ability and willingness to learn various types of technology including but not limited to: HCSS/Heavy Job, iPhone, iPad.
Good administrative skills including data entry, writing, and document management.
Commitment to Company values.
Direct Reports: Crew members.
About The Ruhlin Company
The Ruhlin Company was founded on a corporate philosophy of partnership. Since 1915, we have created cooperative relationships with our clients by listening closely to their needs and successfully translating their visions into reality. Ruhlin has a national reputation as a construction services leader. The Ruhlin Company is based out of Sharon Center, Ohio (Medina County).
The Ruhlin Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in Ohio's Drug Free Safety Program