Foreman Backhoe Operator – Heavy Civil Excavation

Webber, a Ferrovial company; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Webber, a Ferrovial company, seeks a Foreman to supervise heavy civil construction crews on site, ensuring safety and efficiency. You will oversee equipment operators, coordinate activities, and enforce project standards across multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong safety awareness, and the ability to mentor crew members while delivering projects on schedule and within budget.

Qualifications

• Experience in supervisory roles on construction sites.
• Knowledge of safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to lead teams and coordinate tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operate a rubber-tired machine mounted with a backhoe bucket on one end and a loader bucket on the other end. Used for excavating ditches and structures, laying pipe and precast concrete structures, carrying material in the loader bucket, and general excavation and backfill.
• Signal truck driver to position truck to facilitate loading of dirt, rocks, and other materials.
• Take actions to avoid potential hazards and obstructions such as utility lines, other equipment, other workers, and falling objects.
• May oil, grease, or otherwise service the machine.
• Make necessary adjustment to equipment as needed

Skills

Leadership

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Education

Less than High School diploma

Job description

Webber, a Ferrovial company, seeks a Foreman to supervise heavy civil construction crews on site, ensuring safety and efficiency. You will oversee equipment operators, coordinate activities, and enforce project standards across multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong safety awareness, and the ability to mentor crew members while delivering projects on schedule and within budget.