FOREMAN

Ridgelineexcavation; Jackson (WY); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Part time

Job summary

Ridgeline Excavation is seeking a Foreman in Jackson, Wyoming to lead field crews for excavation and heavy civil projects. The ideal candidate will manage daily activities, enforce safety protocols, and ensure project quality. Your role will involve planning work, coordinating with management, and hands-on training of crew members.

This seasonal position depends on workload and weather, offering a chance to work in dynamic environments while ensuring compliance with safety standards.

Qualifications

• Ability to lead and supervise field crews effectively.
• Experience with excavation and heavy civil projects.
• Familiarity with OSHA safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily activities of field crews to ensure safety and quality.
• Plan excavation, grading, and utility installation work.
• Enforce safety protocols and maintain compliance.
• Monitor progress and report issues to management.

Skills

Supervision

Blueprint reading

Conflict resolution

GPS machine control

Job description

Ridgeline Excavation is a safety-driven excavation and heavy civil contractor operating in Jackson Hole, Wyoming and Bozeman, Montana. We specialize in excavation, grading, utilities installation, and heavy civil earthwork. We take pride in professional crews, well‑maintained equipment, and doing work the right way

Safety & Hiring Requirements

• Passing a pre-employment drug test
• Compliance with all company safety policies
• Ability to work safely around heavy equipment, job sites, and traffic

Job Overview

The Foreman leads field crews on excavation, heavy civil, grading, and utilities projects, ensuring work is completed safely, on time, within budget, and to quality standards while coordinating with project managers and subcontractors.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct daily activities of operators, laborers, teamsters, and other crew members (2-6+ people).
• Plan and sequence work for excavation, trenching, grading, backfill, and utility installation.
• Read and interpret blueprints, specs, and schedules to ensure accurate execution.
• Coordinate equipment, materials, and subcontractor activities on site.
• Enforce safety protocols, conduct toolbox talks, and maintain OSHA compliance.
• Monitor progress, quality, productivity, report issues or changes to management.
• Oversee the setup, calibration, and effective use of Topcon GPS machine control systems (or equivalent GNSS technology) to achieve precise grading, excavation depths, and site tolerances.
• Train crew, resolve conflicts, and perform hands‑on work (e.g., operating equipment) as needed.
• Manage timecards, daily logs, and site housekeeping.

Seasonal Position Notice

This position is classified as seasonal, with duration dependent on project workload, weather conditions, and operational needs. Seasonal employment does not guarantee year‑round work.

Ridgeline Excavation is an equal opportunity employer.

Position Type

Seasonal (weather and workload dependent)