Civil Operator Foreman - Monroe, LA

Operator Foreman

About Mortenson:

Mortenson's success stems from ingenuity, expertise, and exceptional people, driven by an unwavering commitment to customer service. Rooted in our core values-trust, safety, teamwork, responsibility, service, and stewardship-our mission is to create an exceptional customer experience while advancing modern society through innovative structures and facilities.

Recognized as an industry leader and a valued community partner, Mortenson's collaborative teams are the foundation of our success. We have proudly earned over 40 "best place to work" awards since 2002....What are you waiting for?!

The Opportunity:

Mortenson is currently seeking an experienced OperatorForeman who is responsible for operating heavy equipment as directed and specified while adhering to all rules and regulations as mandated by Mortenson safety policies and procedures. Plans, organizes, and directs operators based on the project and state and federal requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Strong understanding and hands-on experience in operating a variety of heavy equipment for effective leadership and decision-making
• Supervise, coordinate and direct work of Operators
• Follow prescribed safety regulations
• Ensure that all housekeeping is maintained in a clear and orderly fashion in assigned area
• Perform routine maintenance to include lubricating, fueling and cleaning
• Establish and adjust work sequences to meet schedule, using knowledge of capacities of equipment and assigned personnel
• Assist in schedules and estimate worker-hour requirements for completion of job
• Analyze and resolve work problems
• Ensure crew timecards are filled out and turned in
• Lead team members by example, offer effective coaching and feedback, and effectively manage performance
• Daily Work Logs
• Oversight of trade partners
• Weekly SWPPP Inspections
• Engage in daily foreman meetings
• Calculate and report daily production and quantities
• All other duties as assigned

Competencies:

• Strong teamwork orientation and detail orientation.
• Positive attitude and professional customer service skills
• Ability to move levers, shift gears, depress pedals and maneuver steering wheel to operator equipment
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instruction, and procedure manuals
• Knowledge of equipment and their uses. Ability to work independently
• Active listening skills and effective communication including an openness to diverse input and feedback

Qualifications:

• Equipment certifications
• Minimum two years of related experience; commercial or site development infrastructure experience (preferred)
• Current driver's license of proper class and necessary endorsements as required by law.

Physical requirements:

• Repetitive Hand/Arm/Leg Movements
• Lifting/Carrying/ Pushing
  
  
  
  • *Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling over 50 lbs. will be done with assistance of another team member or equipment.
  
  

Benefits offered to Craft; non-union, full-time team members include:

• Medical and prescription drug plans - the choice between two affordable HSA-eligible medical plans that include vision coverage
• Dental plan
• 401k retirement plan with generous matching and profit-sharing contributions
• Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves
• Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• Employee assistance program online mental health tool and concierge
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• Gym Membership Discount Program
• Identity Theft Protection

Join us at Mortenson and be part of a team that's building a better future. Apply today!

Mortenson is an EOE/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer.