Job ID: 504069

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.

• Directs workers in projects such as construction roadways and grading drainage areas.
• Inspects work areas to determine the type of work required and materials and equipment to be used.
• Inspects equipment and delegates maintenance of equipment to employees.
• Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules.
• Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists workers in solving work problems.
• Maintains time and production records.
• Enforces safety standards by wearing protective clothing or gear such as gloves, helmets, and safety glasses when and where required by Barriere.
• Interviews, hires, and trains employees; planning, assigns, and directs work; appraises performance; rewards and disciplines employees; addresses complaints and resolves problems.

• Operates equipment such as the loader, paver, roller, sweeper, bulldozer, excavator, front-end loader, scraper, track hoe, backhoe, and bobcat and trains workers in equipment operation.
• Studies production schedules and estimates worker-hour requirements for completion of job assignments.
• Interprets job orders to workers, and assigns duties.
• Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase the efficiency of the work crew.
• Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists workers in solving work problems.
• Initiates or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals
• Performs activities of workers supervised, such as a laborer, and light and heavy equipment operator.
• Wears protective clothing or gear such as gloves, helmets, and safety glasses when and where required by Barriere.

• Interprets company policies to workers and enforces safety regulations.
• Abides by all Barriere safety regulations.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws

• High School Diploma/GED

• 6 months related experience and/or training

• Written and oral communication skills
• Problem analysis and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work well with others at all levels of the organization
• Ability to work under pressure
• Interpersonal skills and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.

• Organizational & time management skills

• Working knowledge of and proficiency with a variety of computer word processing, spreadsheet, and database software applications

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