Construction Foreman & Superintendents - Excavation

ZipRecruiter; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking experienced foremen and superintendents for heavy civil work in the Lewiston area. Candidates should possess strong heavy equipment operating skills, leadership experience, and a commitment to safety on job sites. This field position offers competitive pay and a robust benefits package, ensuring a rewarding career for qualified individuals.

Benefits

100% Company Paid Medical Insurance

Paid Holidays

PTO

401K

Qualifications

• 5+ years heavy equipment operating experience.
• 3+ years leadership on heavy civil construction projects.
• Ability to read plans and strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Plan workflow and oversee safety compliance on jobs.
• Train personnel on safe work practices.
• Facilitate safety meetings and complete daily reports.

Skills

Leadership Experience

Heavy Equipment Operation

Communication

Safety Compliance

Education

Valid Driver's License

Tools

Excavator

Bulldozer

Skid-steer

Backhoe

Front End Loader

Grader

Job description

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary: $35 - $45 DOE

LaRiviere, Inc. is looking for skilled foremen and superintendents who are also heavy equipment operators for heavy civil work in the Lewiston, Idaho area. All applicants will be reviewed to determine where their experience aligns between foreman and superintendent roles. This a field position at job sites around the Lewiston, Idaho / Clarkston, Washington region. Most of our work is local, so you get to be home at night.

Great pay dependent on experience level. 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.
• Schedule 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 and/or Project Manager

Qualifications / Expectations

• Heavy Equipment Operating Experience: 5 years (7+ years for superintendent)
• 3 years leadership experience on heavy civil construction projects. (5+ years superintendent)
• 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.

Daily Duties:

1. Show up 15-20 minutes prior to shift

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 , , , marital status, , , ancestry, physical or mental , genetic information, , , 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.