Grading/Excavating Foreman

HTI Contractors is currently seeking an experienced Grading/Excavating Foreman to coordinate operations and oversee workers at construction sites. As the point of reference of both workers and supervisors, you will be a key person for the completion of a project. A Grading/Excavating Foreman has a solid background in the field. Your leadership skills and your extensive experience have earned you the ability to direct the work of others and make quick decisions. You must be well organized and favor safety above everything else.

Compensation based on experience and includes the use of a company-provided work truck.

Requirements:

• Coordinate tasks according to priorities and plans.
• Monitor attendance of crew.
• Allocate general and daily responsibilities.
• Supervise and train workers and tradespeople.
• Guarantee all safety precautions and quality standards are met.
• Properly follows company and OSHA safety procedures. Brings problems to the attention of their manager.
• Supervise the use of machinery and equipment.
• Ability to train others on equipment that needs experience guidance
• Ability to operate and fine grade
• Resolve problems when they arise.
• Ensures drivers and operators are performing routine inspections and preventative maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or needed repairs to the shop; keeps equipment/trucks clean and in a professional manner.
• Days and hours of work vary based on job size and job locations.

Training & Experience:

• Proven experience as a Grading/Excavating Foreman
• In-depth knowledge of construction procedures, equipment and OSHA guidelines
• Ability to read drawings, plans and blueprints
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills
• Ability to communicate and report effectively
• Aptitude in math
• Problem-solving abilities
• Good physical condition and stamina
• OSHA 10 hour preferred
• Must have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record
• Must successfully pass pre-employment (post offer) drug screen and motor vehicles records check
• This is a safety sensitive position

Physical Requirements:

• Able to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl and climb all day
• Able to lift up to 90 pounds
• Requires the following specific types of vision: close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
• Able to work with moving mechanical parts, high/precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic/caustic chemicals
• Able to work in high, precarious places as well as in extreme heat and extreme cold
• Able to work in moderate to loud work environment

Benefits:

•         Very competitive wages

•         100% employer paid health insurance for the employee; the employer also contributes towards dependent coverage.

•         Employer paid Life & AD&D insurance policy $10,000. 

•         Teladoc telephone/online doctor visit service paid by the employer. 

•         PTO begins to accrue immediately upon hire on a pay period basis (weekly) and may be used on the first of the month following 60 days of employment. 

•         Group rates for dental, vision, life, AD&D, STD, LTD, critical illness and accident insurance.

401K - The company will match your dollar for dollar up to the first 1% then $.50 on the dollar on the next 5%. So, if you wanted to take full advantage of the match, you would have to put in 6% to be matched 3.5%.

Note:

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at-will relationship.