Yard Foreman

Company Overview

Since 1908, Massman Construction Co. has been developing and improving transportation and commerce along U.S. waterways. For five generations of the Massman family, we have been an integral part of both private and public infrastructure investment and the growth of our country.

With over 1,700 completed projects, Massman teams have constructed many of our nation’s most impressive bridges; complex lock, dam, and flood control structures; and efficient ship barge loading facilities. In the process, we have conceived of and implemented solutions for unique challenges in and along our nation’s coastlines and inland waterways.

Our vision is to be the employer and contractor of choice for construction services and solutions in the heavy civil, marine, and transportation markets by providing meaningful work that results in exceeding customer expectations and providing unsurpassed value.

position Overview

Responsible for planning, coordinating and directing effective maintenance and repair of equipment, equipment safety programs, and equipment availability and utilization on company job sites. Acts as technical advisor on equipment issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Works with the Project Managers to determine job specific needs for equipment.
• Serves as the main contact for field personnel for all materials and small tools in the yard.
• Inspects all equipment and material when returned to the yard; stores them in an orderly fashion.
• Directs yard workers
• Perform additional assignments per the Equipment Manager’s direction.
• Assists the Equipment team in minimizing equipment down time and enabling the safe operation of equipment.
• Assists in developing and executing work plans and Activity Hazard Analysis
• Coordinates equipment usage among jobs in the most efficient and profitable manner.
• Coordinates the repair, transportation and scheduling of equipment for projects.
• Ensures company policies and procedures are understood and implemented consistently at all warehouse and project locations.
• Serves as a resource in diagnosing malfunctions of equipment and mentoring mechanics.
• Support and help foster the company’s Incident and Injury Free Safety culture.
• Properly document all necessary repairs.
• Develop a flow of communication between management and field personnel to ensure prompt and accurate communication of potential equipment issues.

Minimum Requirements

• Must have 15+ years of related equipment experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in equipment management systems and inventory management systems.
• Must have excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety regulations, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Organizational skills with the ability to prioritize.
• Self-starter with ability to operate independently.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks such as lifting, bending, and standing for long periods.
• Stamina to work long hours in various weather and physically demanding conditions.
• Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity to handle tools and parts with precision.
• Comfort with working at heights and in confined spaces.
• Ability to operate heavy machinery for diagnostic purposes.
• Must be able to safely lift at least 50 pounds without assistance.
• Good vision and hearing are necessary for safety and precision in the job.

This job description outlines the fundamental expectations for a marine and heavy construction equipment warehouse (yard) Mechanic. Additional requirements may depend on the nature of the project, the complexity of the equipment, and the geographic location.

Massman Construction Co. is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

It is the employment policy and practice of Massman Construction Co. to recruit and to hire qualified employees without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, age, disability, veteran status or other classes protected by applicable law, and to not discriminate with respect to compensation and opportunities for advancement, including upgrading, promotion and transfers.

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