Foreman (Earthwork / Grading)

Sterling Infrastructure, Inc.; Beaver (UT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Holiday Pay

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401K with company contributions

Tuition Reimbursement

Growth and Career Advancement

Job summary

Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. is hiring a Foreman with earthwork and grading experience for Beaver, Utah. You will supervise a dirt crew, read blueprints, and manage site grades using levels and GPS, ensuring safety and quality across all phases of construction.

The role requires extensive hands-on leadership, heavy equipment operation, and flexibility for overtime. Sterling offers strong benefits, growth opportunities, and a path to project leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years supervising/crew leadership.
• Minimum 8 years dirt and grading experience (subgrade to fine grading).
• Minimum 8 years overall heavy equipment operation experience.
• Minimum 8 years main roadway/highway construction experience.
• Able to carry 70 lbs and perform frequent bending, climbing and lifting.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate grading crew activities, including hands-on equipment operation.
• Interpret blueprints, layout work sites, and shoot grades using levels and GPS.
• Inspect work for compliance with specs and safety standards.
• Optimize production methods and crew efficiency.
• Estimate materials, monitor schedules, and adjust workflows to meet deadlines.
• Maintain knowledge of equipment capabilities and limitations.

Skills

5+ years supervision

8+ years dirt grading

8+ years heavy equipment

8 years road/highway

Physically able to lift 70 lbs

Overtime/weekends available

Valid driver’s license

Level and GPS grade knowledge

Eye-hand coordination

Experience grading with equipment

Job description

NOW HIRING A FOREMAN WITH EARTHWORK/GRADING EXPERIENCE.

With over 50 years of delivering complex, high-impact infrastructure and mission critical projects, we bring the experience, resources, and proven execution needed to complete our work safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards of quality.

RLW offers challenging career opportunities, extensive training and employee development to grow your career and thrive under the Ralph L. Wadsworth reputation for excellence. We offer excellent benefits and supply you with the tools needed to maximize your growth and potential.

Benefits include:

• Competitive Pay
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Holiday Pay
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan - 401K, employees will receive a company contribution up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Growth and Career Advancement

Position Description

The Foreman is responsible for providing direct in-field supervision of a dirt crew working on all phases of construction for the company; all other related work as required. The Foreman is responsible for maintaining and improving upon the efficiency and effectiveness of all areas under his/her direction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and coordinate grading crew activities, including hands-on equipment operation
• Interpret blueprints, layout work sites, and shoot grades using levels and GPS
• Inspect work for compliance with specs and safety standards
• Optimize production methods and crew efficiency
• Estimate materials, monitor schedules, and adjust workflows to meet deadlines
• Maintain strong knowledge of equipment capabilities and limitations

Position Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of supervising / crew leadership experience
• A minimum of 8 years of experience of dirt and grading work (subgrade treatment, fine grading).
• A minimum of 8 year (overall) of operating large heavy equipment experience
• A minimum of 8 years of main roadway / highway construction experience required
• Be able to carry 70 lbs. or more – frequent cross body movements such as bending, climbing, twisting, balancing, stooping, etc.
• Flexible availability to include overtime and weekends.
• Valid Driver’s license
• Know how to shoot grade with level an some knowledge of GPS
• Good eye to hand coordination a must. Depth Perception required.
• Experience find grading with various pieces of equipment

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer: We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, military status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. #LI-KM1