Excavating Foreman Operator

TempStop; Lee's Summit (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental Insurance

Vacation Pay

Year End Bonus

Job summary

Temp-Stop's Excavating Division seeks a full-time site grading foreman to lead a crew of 2–4 operators. Must be dependable with experience on dozers, skidsteers, and track loaders; able to cut and verify grades and read civil drawings. GPS knowledge, especially Trimble GPS, is a plus.

OSHA 10/30 preferred. Responsibilities include operating heavy equipment, coordinating with crew, and maintaining safety on utility/civil projects.

Qualifications

• 3+ verifiable years in a leadership role on commercial site grading, demolition or civil work.
• Can lead a crew of 2–4 people and manage materials and equipment.
• Strong layout knowledge and ability to read civil drawings.
• OSHA 10 or 30 certification.
• Reliable attendance and dependability.

Responsibilities

• Operate and coordinate heavy equipment as part of field tasks.
• Supervise a crew and ensure safety and quality on site.
• Complete required paperwork and records for the project.
• Communicate with team to align machine actions and signals.
• Maintain equipment and monitor performance in outdoor conditions.

Skills

Leadership

Crew management

Layout knowledge

Reading civil drawings

Dependability

Tools

Dozer

Skid steer

Track loader

GPS (Trimble)

Job description

Temp-Stop's Excavating Division is currently accepting applications for full-time site grading foreman. Temp-Stop is a self-performing contractor in the areas of underground utility work, site development, excavating services and mass grading.

We are currently accepting applications for full-time site grading foreman. Must be dependable with experience on Dozers, Skidsteers, Track Loaders. Must be able to cut grade, verify grades, manager a crew up to 4 operators, have knowledge using GPS. Trimble GPS a plus.

• Pay Rates depending upon experience


• Health and Dental Insurance


• Vacation Pay


• Year End Bonus

Qualifications

• 3+ verifiable years in a leadership role of site demolition, site grading, excavations and general civil activities on commercial projects.


• Ability to lead a crew of 2-4 people


• Ability to manage materials and equipment


• Strong knowledge of layout


• Ability to read and comprehend civil drawings


• OSHA 10 or 30


• Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency


• Proof of Identity and Employment Authorization

REQUIREMENTS

Performs any combination of the following duties on construction projects, usually working in a utility capacity and by transferring from one task to another.

Activities include but are not limited to:

• Operating heavy equipment including excavators, dozers and backhoes.


• Operate routinely used tools and equipment


• Perform routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment


• Load and unload equipment from vehicles and trailers


• Complete required paperwork, forms and records as required


• Coordinate machine actions with crew members in response to hand or audio signals


• Ability to work without close supervision once directed on task.


• Obeys and follows all safety rules on the job site and encourages others to do the same.


• Maintains a good relationship with co-workers and works well with others to accomplish a task.


• Physical demands of this position include lifting up to 70 pounds occasionally; 40-50 pounds frequently and carrying same along with constant sitting, grasping and reaching, occasional climbing and walking. Must be able to work outdoors.

Job Type: Full-time