HELIX’s Construction Group, is seeking a highly motivated Habitat Restoration Construction Foreman with a strong work ethic to join our Los Angeles (El Monte). Our Construction Group division specializes in environmental construction, habitat restoration/maintenance throughout California.
We pride ourselves on commitment to excellence. HELIX provides, habitat restoration, biological consulting, landscape architecture, cultural resource management, regulatory permitting, environmental compliance monitoring, CEQA/NEPA acoustics and noise control, air quality and greenhouse gas, and GIS services to both the public and private sectors.
Responsibilities/Duties
The Construction Foreman will be responsible for leading multiple crews on multiple construction tasks/sites simultaneously. This position will independently assess the status of construction-oriented projects and accurately/timely report to project managers and supervisor. This position will also meet regularly with project managers, clients and biologists. This position is required to actively perform tasks with crews.
Minimum Qualifications
- Experience with irrigation installation, programming and monitoring controllers and irrigation field adjustments
- Experience with operating heavy equipment such as a backhoe, ride-on trencher, skidsteer, front-end loader, etc.
- Previous experience directing crews as a foreman/crew lead and day-to-day planning/supervision of project sites
- Previous experience assessing and reporting status of construction-oriented projects independently
- Previous experience with electronic logs/reporting
- Physically able to stand for extended periods of time, walk on slopes/uneven terrain and lift up to 50 lbs.,
- Valid California Driver’s License with a clean driving record over the last 3 years
- Fluent in English with strong oral/written communication skills
Additional skills considered a plus:
- Bilingual (fluent in English/Spanish)
- Experience working with environmental consultants, such as biologists
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Qualified Applicator’s License (QAL)
This job description is intended as a summary of the primary responsibilities of and qualifications for this position. The job description is not intended as inclusive of all duties an individual in this position might be asked to perform or of all qualifications that may be required either now or in the future.
Compensation
Hourly wages will be based on qualifications and experience. Starting hourly rates will range between $30 to $35 per hour and will be commensurate with the candidate’s relevant experience.
All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results of a drug screening and driving record verification. We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.
How to Apply
Qualified candidates must apply online through Paylocity. Begin by clicking “Apply Now” below.
HELIX is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and an inclusive work environment. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply regardless of gender, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, disability, age, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service or veteran status. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring, appraisal systems, promotions, training, and career development programs.