Pipefitter Foreman

Polk Mechanical is looking for the best and brightest in the market to join our high performing team. As a result of our unparalleled customer service and unique offerings our business is experiencing impressive growth and with growth comes great opportunity for those with the ambition to accomplish great things.

A career at Polk is not just a job but an opportunity to join a family of people who care about each other and care about their customers.

It’s no wonder our business and our team are growing.The Pipefitting Foreman will lead three or more other workers to accomplish trades and labor work, including as a paramount requirement, sufficient skill in and knowledge of the trades and labor work performed by the group led to effectively carry out the duties of a Foreman outlined below.

They will perform regular non-supervisory work that is usually done by the group and perform regular trades and labor work as members of the work crews or groups they lead as well.

Job DescriptionPassing on to other workers the instructions received from supervisors and getting work started, e.g., by assigning the immediate tasks to be performed by individual members of the group ledWork along with other workers and setting the paceDemonstrate proper work methodsEnsure that needed plans, blueprints, materials, and tools are available, and that needed stock is obtained from supply locationsObtain needed information or decisions from supervisors on problems that come up during the workMaintain a current knowledge, and answer questions of other workers on procedures, policies, written instructions, and other directives (for example, technical orders)Ensure that there is enough work to keep everyone in the work crew busyCheck work while in progress and when finished to see whether the supervisor's instructions on work sequence, procedures, methods, and deadlines have been metLead other workers to follow instructions received from supervisors, and to meet deadlinesAssure that safety and housekeeping rules are followedReport to superintendents and project managers on status and progress of work, and causes of work delaysAnswer questions of supervisors on overall work operations and problemsRequirementsMinimum of 3 years’ verifiable experience in pipefitting tradeThorough knowledge of piping blueprints, specifications and codesThorough knowledge of other major craft blueprintsThorough knowledge of all plumbing and piping systemsExcellent communication skills and the ability to successfully interact with employees and clients on a professional levelAbility to supervise multiple employeesAbility to schedule projects and meet deadlinesAttention to detailBenefitsVacationPaid HolidaysCareer Advancement & Training OpportunitiesTechnician tool accountMedical InsuranceDental InsuranceVision Insurance401KLife InsuranceDisability Insurance