Senior Equipment Foreman - Low Voltage

Role Summary

The Senior Equipment Foreman will provide routine and non-routine management of day-to-day equipment operations. This position will be responsible for leading one or more functions of the Blue Hat field operations, which may include delivery, warehousing, service, and hoisting. In addition, the Senior Equipment Foreman will work with other Blue Hat team members to accurately account for work performed and revenue is billed by their respective team. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn.

• Autonomy & Decision-Making:  Makes decisions on routine matters, provides recommendations to supervisor and refers all exceptions to supervisor.
• Career Path:  Various

Key Role Responsibilities - Core

EQUIPMENT FOREMAN FAMILY – CORE

• Manages one or more equipment trade labor specialties within their assigned operations.
• Oversees and performs deliveries and pick-ups of equipment and material to and from jobsites, vendors, and other Blue Hat Operations centers, utilizing both company delivery vehicles and outside carriers.
• Determines and oversees the distribution schedule for local Blue Hat Operations to include jobsite deliveries/returns and incoming equipment and material orders.
• Oversees maintenance of all equipment and inventory fleet by internal mechanics or external repair facilities.
• Provides timely response through phone calls from internal and external customers and vendors.
• Ensures work is accurately documented related to equipment movement, repair and maintenance, operational costs, employee timesheets.
• Responsible for and ensuring DOT compliance and administration by properly maintaining DOT records, ensuring drivers maintain daily logs and time off is taken accordingly, and reviewing driving records for regulatory requirements.
• Ensures that all delivery and service vehicles are well maintained and clean.
• Oversees the organization and maintenance of their respective warehouse facility.
• Assists with inventory and fleet cycle counts and controls.
• Provides Blue Hat Operations with recommended job chargeable repair activities.
• Makes recommendations to Blue Hat Operations to ensure appropriate inventory levels and equipment readiness.
• Communicates and makes recommendations to Blue Hat Operations for fleet/inventory purchases and rotations.
• Proactively alerts management on issues involving policy, operating procedures, and legal issues related to Blue Hat Operations.
• Actively participates in the continuous improvement plan by identifying inefficiencies in the current process, suggesting solutions, and implementing improvements.
• Supports all aspects of the company’s safety culture and creates awareness by demonstrating commitment to an injury-free environment through individual actions and mentoring others. Investigates safety incidents and retrains staff as needed.

Key Role Responsibilities - Additional Core

SENIOR EQUIPMENT FOREMAN

In addition, this position will be responsible for the following:

• Makes operational decisions in support of broader financial goals and constraints. 
• Provides input to the Blue Hat Operations team in developing an annual budget.
• Coordinates with internal staff to ensure billing information is accurate and timely.
• Utilizes key operational reports to independently make business decisions/suggestions in achieving the overall business objectives and key strategic initiatives.
• Establishes and communicates schedule of work based on appropriate prioritization.
• Conducts quality control checks of all equipment associated with their respective scope of work.
• Identifies and schedules additional training for all drivers, mechanics and operators as required.
• Ensures all maintenance, usage, and repairs are conducted in accordance with the manufacturers’ guidelines and specifications.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Capable of operating a forklift or other distribution equipment
• Ability to perform work accurately and completely
• Ability to follow-up on inquiries in a timely manner
• Communication skills, verbal and written – Intermediate
• Proficiency in MS Office – Intermediate
• Proficient understanding of internal equipment management tools
• Demonstrated ability to identify common construction materials and equipment
• Ability to provide excellent customer service through positive interaction with customers
• Comprehensive knowledge of equipment rental operations including warehouse organization, storage of inventory/equipment, maintenance and repair, and order fulfillment process from start to finish
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally

Education

• High School/GED or equivalent (Required)
• In lieu of the above requirements, relevant experience will be considered

Experience

• 8+ years equipment operations experience (Required)
• 3+ years people management experience (Preferred)

Working Environment

Benefits Information

The benefits package aligned to this position is Professional Non-Union. Please click the link below for more details.

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