Lead Grading Foreman – Heavy Equipment & Safety Leader

East Coast Civil Group; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 93,310 - 129,198; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

AD&D insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Six paid holidays

Job summary

East Coast Civil Group is seeking a skilled Grade Foreman to lead grading operations on residential and commercial construction sites. The role involves operating heavy equipment, reading site plans, managing crews, and ensuring work is completed safely and to specification.

Candidates should have 5+ years of foreman experience, strong leadership, and a safety-first mindset. The position requires physical labor, long hours, travel to job sites in the region, and credentials including a valid NC

Qualifications

• 5+ years of proven foreman experience in grading operations.
• Pass pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.
• Provide valid documentation for the I-9 immigration document.
• Strictly adhere to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Have a valid NC driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Agree to a pre-employment background check.

Responsibilities

• Commit to providing and promoting a safe work environment.
• Communicate with a superintendent, municipality inspectors, and project managers regarding the daily job scope of work.
• Follow directions.
• Operate excavators, dozers, skid steers, and other heavy equipment associated with grading operations.
• Understand and interpret drawings, specifications, and construction stakes as required to build the project to engineered design.
• Manage crew and employees to safely, efficiently, and accurately complete projects while promoting growth and development of assigned employees.
• Perform essential job functions and other duties as assigned. We do not have operating‑only positions; all employees are expected to do whatever work is required as a team to get the job done.

Job description

East Coast Civil Group is seeking a skilled Grade Foreman to lead grading operations on residential and commercial construction sites. The role involves operating heavy equipment, reading site plans, managing crews, and ensuring work is completed safely and to specification.

Candidates should have 5+ years of foreman experience, strong leadership, and a safety-first mindset. The position requires physical labor, long hours, travel to job sites in the region, and credentials including a valid NC