Job Details

Mechanical Working Foreman

Founded in 1972, Total-Western is a privately held, family-owned design, build, operations, and maintenance industrial contractor with offices across the West Coast and projects nation-wide. We are a solution-oriented, industrial partner driven by accountability doing what is right for our customers while delivering the best quality and safety performance.

With more than 50 years of experience, we provide unmatched value to our clients and partners across multiple industrial sectors. Our core values represent who we are and how we work: Operational Excellence, Teamwork, Creativity, and Safety. We are committed to partnering with people who share these values and take pride in building and maintaining a successful and sustainable future.

We are Creative. We are Bold. We are Accountable. We are Visionary.

As our Mechanical Working Foreman, you are a hands-on field leader who takes pride in leading by example. You thrive in the field, working alongside your crew, setting the pace for safety, productivity, and quality. You are respected by your peers because you know the work, you do the work, and you hold yourself and your crew accountable.

You are someone who understands the responsibility that comes with leading a union crew and values teamwork, communication, and craftsmanship. You bring a safety-first mindset to everything you do and believe that doing the job right starts with doing it safely.

You are a leader. You are dependable. You are field-driven.

You are:

• A strong communicator who gives clear direction
• Safety-focused and leads by example
• Committed to quality workmanship
• Accountable to your crew and the project
• Respectful of union agreements and jobsite protocols
• A "do-what-it-takes" team player
• Comfortable working in fast-paced industrial environments
• A mentor who helps develop others in the field

Accountabilities:

• Lead and supervise a crew while performing hands-on mechanical work alongside the crew
• Assign daily tasks and ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to specification
• Enforce Total-Western safety policies, OSHA regulations, and site-specific requirements
• Conduct daily tailgate meetings and participate in Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs)
• Read and interpret drawings, specifications, and work packages
• Coordinate daily activities with the Project Superintendent and other trades
• Monitor productivity and communicate jobsite needs or challenges
• Support accurate timekeeping and daily field reporting
• Maintain a professional, respectful, and productive jobsite culture

Preferred Requirements:

• 57 years of industrial mechanical experience
• Prior experience as a lead or foreman
• Experience working in a union environment (USW preferred)
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification preferred
• Demonstrated behaviors consistent with Total-Western core values

Work Environment:

This position is primarily field-based, working on industrial construction sites. Employees may be exposed to varying weather conditions, high noise levels, and physical demands such as standing, lifting, and bending for extended periods. Some travel to different job sites may be required depending on project locations.

Compensation Range: $28.00 - $32.00 hourly rate

We are looking for people who are willing to build and co-create a future of possibilities with uspeople who take pride in their work, value safety and teamwork, and want to be part of something bigger than themselves. If the above speaks to you, we want to invest in you.

Join us in creating an empowering and sustainable future.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement:

Total-Western, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to fostering a workplace that respects and values the individual contributions of all our employees.