At Koala Insulation of Gateway West, we are looking for an experienced individual lead as a foreman in the field in completing our insulation services with quality and efficiency in mind.

Leadership Responsibilities

1. Trains and coaches new employees.

2. Performs insulation removal and installation in attics and crawlspaces, while leading the crew.

3. Handles conflict resolution as needed and by company policy.

4. Owns the communication with the client before, during and after a project.

Duties/Responsibilities

1. Safety: Adheres to, champions, and enforces job site safety in accordance with all federal, state, and local occupational and health and safety laws. Ensures that the rig is safely driven to job site locations.

2. Operations: Reads specifications to determine job requirements and ensures enough supplies are on hand. Removes and installs insulation based on specifications of each job. Ensures that all guidelines are followed with equipment set up and operation. Leads team to complete high quality with each job while maintaining efficiency.

3. Technical: Ensures vehicle, insulation rig, and equipment are properly maintained and in good working order. Ability to operate, maintain, and diagnose issues with equipment.

4. Customer Service: Communicates professionally with customer, completes paperwork, and accepts payment for work completed. Ensures that team presents a professional image and that jobsite is thoroughly cleaned upon completing the job.

5. Other: Continuous improvement of customer service, quality, efficiency, and safety. Performs other related duties as required.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Ability to motivate and influence others with their leadership.
• No problems being in tight spaces such as attics.
• Comfortable driving a truck with a trailer attached.
• Comfortable on a roof to install fans
• Technical/troubleshooting skills.

Education and Experience:

• 3 years of construction experience required.
• Prior experience in construction, manufacturing, landscaping, or a related field required.
• Prior experience in insulation is preferred, but not required.
• Prolonged periods of walking, standing, stooping, climbing, kneeling, and crawling.
• The working environment may be subject to high temperatures, confined spaces, dust/dirt, hazardous chemicals, and heights.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds frequently.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22-$25.00 -per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Health, Dental and Vision Care Benefits
• Monthly Bonuses

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Read Blue Prints
• Construction: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License no incidents in the last 7 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Koala Insulation of Gateway West and Metro East IL is an insulation company that works within residential and commercial properties. We are a family owned, fast growing company and we are looking to expand our team.