Grade Foreman

Supervises field operations for Earthwork projects. The Grading Foreman will directly supervise and coordinate activities of grading crew and may also engage in the trade work of the employees being supervised. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each Key Duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Education and Experience: This position typically is not an entry-level job, as it requires demonstrable previous experience as a Grade Foreman. A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred. Three or more years’ experience as a Grade Foreman in the heavy highway industry required. Must be well-organized. Must be able to understand work directions and communicate effectively with management and fellow employees. Key Responsibilities: Directly supervises grading crew. Reports on work to Superintendent. Experienced on all types of heavy equipment for dirt and site projects. Knowledgeable in the areas of dirt work, including excavation, grade work, surveying and final excavating work. Reads, understands, and interprets drawings and specifications. Monitors crews for organizational structure, sizing, crew mix ratios, and wage compliance in conjunction with Superintendent. Reports on time and materials. Monitors the implementation of safety orientations, safety indoctrinations, provides coaching for improvement. Perform other duties as assigned. Physical Demand/Work environment : Physical Demands: The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by a Grade Foreman to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Constant physical effort, including standing, is required during a regular work shift of at least eight hours per day. Employee must be able to stand for extended periods of time, and to stoop, bend, and crouch as required to perform Key Duties. Ability to lift and carry, on a frequent basis, at least 50 pounds and, at times, as much as 90 pounds, as may be assigned. Manual dexterity to hand-carry generators, lumber and other construction materials, forms, power tools, and hand tools. Physical dexterity involving stretching, proper placement of legs, and use of arms and hands in repetitive motions. Maintain constant alertness to the multiple concurrent activities of the construction site, including the activities of other employees and contractors, the operation of stationary equipment, and the movement of mobile equipment. Frequently walk on uneven surfaces, including natural ground in varying weather conditions. Capable of being certified to enter confined spaces, including climbing into and out of excavations up to 20 feet in depth, using ladders or crawling, as required. Sufficient skill and visual acuity, under varying degrees of light, darkness, and weather conditions, to provide direction and flagging for operators of cranes with rated capacities of up to 300 tons. The Grade Foreman must be able to climb on and off heavy mobile equipment safely. The ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and/or other sounds (e.g., moving equipment, backing alarms, or other alarms, instructions/directions from supervisor and/or spotter). The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those that a Grade Foreman encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions. Work environment periodically exposes the employees to high levels of noise, grease, and dust that are typically associated with a construction project. Employee regularly works near heavy equipment and moving machinery. Work may involve a variety of substances commonly found on construction sites such as form oil, grease, curing compounds, gasoline, diesel fuel and ready mixed concrete. The ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and/or other sounds (e.g., moving equipment, backing alarms, or other alarms, instructions/directions from supervisor and/or spotter). Walk-in Employee LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Other Job Skills & Training: Language Abilities Employment History: The last two (2) positions held, name and # of supervisor, and reason left. Company 1 Company 2 Have you ever been convicted of a felony? (exclude any sealed or expunged convictions. Conviction will not necessarily disqualify you for employment.) If yes, explain. Is there anything that will prevent you from working Monday through Friday on job's regular hours? yes no If yes, explain Signature Date I understand and acknowledge the following:* If I am offered employment, I will, as a condition of employment, be required to submit proof of my identity and legal right to work in the United States. I understand that, if I am employed, any false statement, misrepresentation or omission of facts on thisapplication, on any supporting documents, or provided orally, regardless of when discovered to be false, will result in my immediate dismissal. I understand and agree that, if I am offered a position, it will be offered on condition that my employment shall be at will and for no definite period, and that my employment may be terminated, at any time, with or without cause and with or without prior notice. I understand that no supervisor or manager may alter or amend the above conditions except in writing, signed by a company officer. In exchange for the company’s considering my application for employment, I authorize investigation of all statements contained in this application and any supporting documents. I authorize Vertical Earth, Inc. to secure information about my experience from former employers, educational institutions, government agencies, or any references I have provided, and for those parties to provide such information concerning the subjects covered herein, and I hereby release all parties from any liability arising from such investigation. Failure of employee to give two-week notice of termination of employment may cause forfeiture of last paycheck. #J-18808-Ljbffr