Requisition ID: 186799

Position Summary

Kiewit is seeking an experienced Drilling Foreman to support road construction, grading, and earthmoving operations near Study Butte, Texas.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Foreman.

Blaster Experience preferred

Shift Information

Pay rate up to $46/hr depending on experience.
Shift schedule: 10 days on 4 days off
Must be available to work day and night shift
Additional overtime and weekends may be required.

Additional Details

$70/day worked per diem is provided for travel exceeding 50 miles from the project site
$75/day will be provided for travel allowance
Housing accomodations available
All offers are contingent on your ability to pass a Drug and Alcohol test.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

Plan, coordinate and organize people, equipment, tools and materials to promote the safe, efficient and timely construction of the project.
Lead and train all drilling, blasting, and rock excavation operations to ensure safe, efficient, and productive project execution.
Ensure that construction equipment is correctly operated and maintained.
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

Work Environment

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

About Kiewit

Kiewit is one of North America’s largest and most respected construction and engineering organizations. With its roots dating back to 1884, the employee-owned organization operates through a network of subsidiaries in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Kiewit offers construction and engineering services in a variety of markets including transportation; oil, gas and chemical; power; building; marine; water/wastewater; industrial; and mining. Kiewit had 2024 revenues of $16.8 billion and employs 31,800 staff and craft employees. 

For more information on our current projects/job openings, or to apply online visit our website at: www.kiewitcraftjobs.com

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

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