Utility Leadman - Laplace, LA

Job ID: 529860

Barriere Construction, a CRH Company, is the Louisiana-based infrastructure contractor of choice for our Gulf South employees and customers. For 70+ years, we have continuously created value through our Culture of Care while safely and reliably delivering quality construction projects and materials under budget and on time, every time - this is our B Guarantee. Infrastructure and heavy civil construction services include asphalt and concrete paving, site preparation, structural, mechanical, and turnkey services. Materials sales are also available for all projects including your own, from residential to industrial. We are one of the largest asphalt producers in Louisiana with the largest asphalt plant in the state along with two others. Our award-winning Construction Group is constantly expanding the scope of its capabilities. It currently specializes in transportation, petrochemical, power, commercial, residential, and ports and rail projects.

The Utility Leadman position is an intermediate-level position reporting to the crew Foreman. The Utility Leadman communicates events, conditions, and issues as they arise while assisting with the direction and oversight of crew members.

Duties & Responsibilities :

• Digging and grading trenches to place pipe in.
• Ability to set up pipe laser.
• Laying water, sewer, and drainage pipe to line and grade.
• Cut, fit and seal various types of pipe.
• Interprets production targets and schedules
• Assist the Foreman with daily Task Analysis Review (TAR) meeting with the crew before the start of the shift.
• Lead crew to complete tasks without delay in the absence of the Foreman.
• Achieving or exceeding all productivity and profitability goals.
• Report to career development and leadman training.
• Understanding and complying with all Company policies and procedures.
• Using Company tools and equipment in accordance with established TPR practices.
• Communicating with owner representatives.
• Maintaining a professional demeanor at all times on the job.
• Ensure the safety of crew and public; comply with all safety initiatives, protocols, and procedures
• Maintaining a clean and safe Jobsite; and good housekeeping procedure

Required Experience:

One (1) year of pipelaying experience in a heavy civil construction environment.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Proficient:

--Problem analysis and problem-solving skills

--Ability to work well with others at all levels of the organization

--Organizational & time management skills

--Ability to work under pressure

--Interpersonal skills and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information

Basic

--Written and oral communication skills

--Working knowledge of and proficiency with a variety of computer word processing and database software applications

Preferred Experience:

Two (2) years of pipelaying experience in heavy civil construction environment.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Ablilities:

--Experience with B2W

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

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Barriere Construction, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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