Foreman, Dirt Work

Muller, Inc.; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

PTO & Holiday Pay

401K with Company Match

Phone and company vehicle

Job summary

Muller, Inc. in Manassas, Virginia is seeking a full-time Heavy Equipment Operator/Foreman to run a small crew and operate heavy equipment on earthwork projects.

You will grade, excavate, load and haul, trench, drive posts, and move dirt while coordinating with clients and ensuring safety and on-time completion. Responsibilities include erosion control, bioretention facilities, ponds, and grading tasks.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of heavy equipment operating experience.
• Ability to operate mini excavators and/or bobcats; larger equipment a plus.
• Must be able to communicate with clients and manage crew members.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Current and valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment (excavators, mini excavators, bobcats) and lead a small crew daily.
• Install erosion control measures and BMPs as needed.
• Excavate, grade, and construct stormwater facilities (bioretention, ponds).
• Muck out and re-grade ponds; read/interpret cut sheets; perform fine grading.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Crew management

Client communication

Driver's license

Job description

We are seeking to hire a full time, Heavy Equipment Operator/Foreman to run a small crew and operate heavy equipment. This position requires grading, excavating, loading, hauling, trenching, driving metal posts, and moving dirt to facilitate the completion of various earthwork projects.

Disclaimer: The following description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential responsibilities of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment including excavators, mini excavators and bobcats and run a small crew on a daily basis
• Install erosion control measures such as silt fence and super silt fence
• Excavate for and build bioretention facilities, rain gardens, ponds, sediment basins and other stormwater management facilities/BMP's
• Muck out and re-grade ponds
• Shoot grades for stakeout and read/interpret cut sheets
• Fine grade
• Install underdrain on roadway projects
• Complete other grading and excavation needs per the request of our clients

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant heavy equipment operating experience
• At a minimum, ability to efficiently operate mini excavators and/or bobcats (experience operating full sized excavators, loaders and dozers is a huge plus)
• Must be able to communicate directly with client and manage crew members
• Must have reliable transportation
• Current and valid Driver's License

Physical Requirements

• Employee must be physically fit to perform manual labor in all types of environments and conditions, including heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs.).
• Regularly required to sit and stand, must be able to use hands to fingers, handle or feel and verbally communicate and listen.
• Other physical requirements include walking, climbing or balancing and stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling. Specific vision abilities required by the position include distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Compensation

• Competitive salary rate plus Bonuses
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• PTO & Holiday Pay
• 401K with Company Match
• Phone and company vehicle for business travel