The Ruhlin Company is seeking to hire experienced CARPENTER FOREMEN (specializing in roadway and structures) and LABOR FOREMEN (specializing in roadway and structures) for Ruhlin's Civil Division. Job openings are available in both Northeast Ohio and Columbus Ohio.
Position Summary: Frontline supervisor responsible for overseeing a specific crew of employees on a jobsite.
Expected Outcomes:
All tasks assigned are performed in accordance with contractual, quality and safety standards.
Position Responsibilities:
Direct crews’ daily work activities.
Ensure crew has the necessary tools and materials needed to perform assigned work.
Track time and ensure crew members are paid appropriately.
Ensure employees always work safely.
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.).
Comply with Company health, safety and general policies and protocols and ensure crew members do the same.
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 and training as required.
Keep superintendent and/or general foreman informed of all issues related to safety, employee relations, etc. and take corrective action as needed.
Perform additional assignments per supervisor’s direction.
Essential Skills and Experience:
Extensive knowledge of the materials, methods, practices, regulations, machinery, tools and equipment used in area of work.
Knowledge of applicable safety practices and procedures.
Ability to effectively supervise other employees.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employees must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme cold, and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to high and/or precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud.
Reporting to this position: 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