Earthwork Foreman | Asphalt Paving Dirt Crew

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Casper, WY

Croell, Inc.

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$100,000 Annually (based on experience and qualifi

Full-time with overtime

Overview: <p>The Earthwork Foreman is responsible for leading and supervising an earthwork crew performing heavy highway construction, aggregate mining, and site development activities. Projects include, but are not limited to, WYDOT heavy highway construction, aggregate mining stripping and reclamation, and general earthwork operations.</p> <p>This position oversees daily field operations, including excavation, grading, subgrade preparation, aggregate base placement, compaction, drainage, and site preparation. The Earthwork Foreman is responsible for coordinating personnel, equipment, and resources to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and in accordance with project plans and specifications.</p> <p>This is a full-time, hands-on supervisory position requiring travel and overtime during peak construction season.</p> <p><strong>For more information regarding this position, contact Wesley Grant at 307-359-8445.</strong></p> <p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>Benefits/Incentives:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program</li> <li>Company-Paid Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance</li> <li>Voluntary Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability</li> <li>Paid Time Off, Holiday, and Bereavement Pay</li> <li>401(k) with Company Match</li> <li>$2000 Sign-On Bonus</li> </ul>
Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Lead, supervise, and work alongside earthwork crews to ensure safe, efficient, and productive daily operations.</li> <li>Monitor daily production, identify potential delays or inefficiencies, and make necessary adjustments to maintain productivity and project schedules.</li> <li>Plan, organize, and coordinate daily crew activities, equipment, materials, and resources to meet project schedules and production goals.</li> <li>Oversee excavation, grading, subgrade preparation, aggregate base placement, compaction, drainage, and other earthwork activities across various project types.</li> <li>Read, interpret, and apply construction plans, specifications, grades, elevations, and survey staking.</li> <li>Coordinate the efficient operation and utilization of heavy equipment, including dozers, motor graders, excavators, skid steers, loaders, compactors, and haul trucks.</li> <li>Coordinate closely with project managers, superintendents, truck drivers, subcontractors, inspectors, and other project personnel.</li> <li>Monitor workmanship and quality control to ensure work meets project specifications and company standards.</li> <li>Conduct daily jobsite inspections and ensure equipment is operated safely, properly maintained, and utilized efficiently.</li> <li>Promote and maintain a safe work environment by enforcing company safety policies, applicable OSHA and MSHA requirements, and established safety procedures.</li> <li>Conduct daily safety meetings, communicate potential hazards, and ensure crew members understand jobsite expectations.</li> <li>Maintain accurate daily records, including employee hours, equipment utilization, production quantities, materials, and project progress.</li> <li>Provide direction, training, and performance feedback to crew members while promoting accountability, teamwork, and a productive work environment.</li> <li>Maintain professional working relationships with employees, customers, inspectors, subcontractors, and other project stakeholders.</li> <li>Perform other duties as assigned.</li> </ul>
Requirements: <ul> <li>Consent to authorization of a pre-employment work screen, Motor Vehicle Record request, and drug test.</li> <li>Minimum of 5 years of experience in earthwork, 3 years in a supervisory role.</li> <li>Working knowledge of excavation, grading, compaction, subgrade preparation, and aggregate placement.</li> <li>Experience operating and coordinating heavy construction equipment.</li> <li>Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, and survey information.</li> <li>Familiarity with GPS machine control and grade control technology preferred.</li> <li>Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.</li> <li>Ability to effectively lead crews, manage daily production, and maintain a safe working environment.</li> <li>Willingness to travel and work extended hours, including weekends, during peak construction season.</li> </ul> <strong><br /><br />Physical Requirements</strong><br /> <ul> <li>Ability to reach below/at/above&nbsp;shoulders.</li> <li>Pushing/Pulling/Twisting/Bending.</li> <li>Sitting/Standing/Balancing.</li> <li>Operate hand and foot controls.</li> <li>Simple/Firm grasping/Pinching.</li> <li>Ability to lift/lower/carry over 50 pounds.</li> <li>Squatting/Stooping/Crouching/Kneeling/Crawling.</li> </ul>