Construction & Excavation Foreman

LaRiviere, Inc.; Coeur d'Alene (ID); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% company paid medical insurance

Paid holidays and PTO

401K

Job summary

LaRiviere, Inc. seeks a skilled foreman who is also a heavy equipment operator for heavy civil work in the Coeur d Alene, Idaho / Spokane, Washington region. This field position works with the superintendent to manage on-site operations and supports safety compliance across jobs.

The role offers growth and training opportunities, with a strong focus on teamwork, equipment reliability, and timely reporting in varying weather and site conditions.

Qualifications

• 5 years heavy equipment operating experience.
• 3 years leadership on heavy civil construction projects.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record (CDL a plus).
• Ability to operate a variety of heavy equipment and read plans.

Responsibilities

• Plan workflow for efficient resource use.
• Assist in scheduling manpower and equipment.
• Oversee safety compliance on all jobs with safety director.
• Train personnel on safe work practices.
• Operate construction heavy equipment proficiently and safely.
• Lift up to 50–100 lbs with assistance.
• Work safely around moving machinery in all weather conditions.
• Attend safety meetings and report safety concerns.
• Maintain daily timecards and equipment checklists.
• Ensure clean equipment and good housekeeping.
• Enter time and equipment usage in Bid2Win.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Leadership

Plan reading

Computer skills

Safety management

Team coordination

Communication with customers

Tools

Bid2Win

Job description

LaRiviere, Inc. is looking for a skilled foreman who is also a heavy equipment operator for heavy civil work in the Coeur d Alene, Idaho / Spokane, Washington areas. This a field position at job sites around the region. This position will work directly with the superintendent to handle day to day construction operations on site. This position offers excellent growth and training opportunities.

LaRiviere offers a competitive benefit package including 100% company paid medical insurance for the employee, paid holidays and PTO, and 401K.

Primary Job Function:

• Plan workflow for most efficient use of resources.
• Assist in scheduling manpower and equipment.
• Plan for and oversee safety compliance on all jobs. Collaborate with safety director.
• Train personnel on safe work practices.
• Ability to operate construction related heavy equipment (Excavator, Skid-steer, bulldozer, backhoe, front end loader, grader, articulating haul truck, etc.) proficiently and safely at all times and in all types of conditions.
• Position requires continuously and frequently bending, climbing stairs/steps, sitting, lifting up to 50 lbs. (occasionally up to 100lbs with assistance.), repeated push pull motion, simple grasping, fine manipulation. This position will assist with manual labor activities as necessary.
• Ability to work safely around other moving machinery, exposed to changes in temperature and humidity, dust, fumes, and gases. Required to work in all weather conditions. Duties will vary based on weather and time of season.

Reports to: Superintendent

Qualifications / Expectations:

• Heavy Equipment Operating Experience: 5 years
• 3 years leadership experience on heavy civil construction projects.
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record (CDL a plus)
• Ability to operate a variety of construction heavy equipment.
• Must have reliable transportation to area job sites
• Strong work ethic and the willingness to report to work on time.
• Computer skills
• Ability to read plans
• Act as a management representative with customers, subcontractors, municipalities, etc.

Work Hours: Depends on needs of job(s), overtime likely

Daily Duties:

• 1. Show up at the scheduled time.
• 2. Complete a thorough walk around and ensure completion of daily equipment checklists by operators
• 3. Attend and facilitate regular safety meetings
• 4. Work and communicate well in a team-oriented environment
• 5. Occasionally help with operator / labor work
• 6. Report any safety concerns to your immediate supervisor
• 7. Report hours and job duties correctly on daily timecards
• 8. Keep equipment clean. Good housekeeping is a MUST
• 9. Complete daily reports and enter all time and equipment usage records into Bid2Win system.

LaRiviere, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. All LaRiviere, Inc. subcontractors and vendors agree they will abide by the equal opportunity provisions of 41CFR 60-1.4.