Foreman Heavy Equipment

Zachry Group; Terrell (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachry Group in Terrell, NC is seeking an experienced dirt operator with supervisory background to lead a crew on civil projects. You will read blueprints, manage crews of 5–15 workers, and coordinate materials, safety, and workflow on site.

The role requires strong leadership, planning abilities, and adherence to safety standards to ensure quality control on the job. On-site work in varying weather conditions is expected.

Qualifications

• Leadership abilities required.
• Experience managing multiple crews.
• Strong safety focus and risk awareness.
• Ability to plan workloads for multiple crews.
• Ability to read blueprints and IFC drawings.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and specs to determine scope, quantities, and materials.
• Identify safety risks and implement precautions.
• Coordinate multiple crews on scheduling, processes, time and cost.

Skills

Leadership Abilities

Crew Management

Safety-focused

Planning workload

Read blueprints

Read IFC drawings

Tools

Equipment Knowledge

Job description

• Must have 4+ years’ experience as a dirt operator, and 2+ years in a supervisory position.
• Must possess all Knowledge Skills and Abilities for positions (see below).
• Must be able to meet all physical requirements.
• Must have reliable transportation.

Job Description

• Must have 4+ years’ experience as a dirt operator, and 2+ years in a supervisory position.
• Must possess all Knowledge Skills and Abilities for positions (see below).
• Must be able to meet all physical requirements.
• Must have reliable transportation.

Qualification Highlights

• Must have 4+ years’ experience as a dirt operator, and 2+ years in a supervisory position.
• Must possess all Knowledge Skills and Abilities for positions (see below).
• Must be able to meet all physical requirements.
• Must have reliable transportation.

Position Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and specifications to determine the scope of work: locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required. Identify all tools required for tasks.
• Identify safety risks and the precautions required to eliminate those risks.
• Manage multiple crews regarding scheduling, processes and sequences, time, and cost. Illustrate in-depth knowledge of all civil processes.

Required Qualifications

• Leadership Abilities
• Ability to manage multiple crews.
• Ability to plan out the workload for multiple crews and multiple processes.
• Ability to perform all job duties of craft trade.
• Ability to read and understand IFC drawings.
• Understand when to stop production work and when an RFI needs to be initiated.
• Read and understand craft specs and cut sheets, craft spec procedures, and recommendations
• Plan work and execute
• Ability to take drawings, required material, line out helpers and execute work
• Equipment Knowledge - Basic maintenance (inspections) and Safe operations practices
• Ability to find footage, utilize addition, subtraction, multiplication, division , fractions to perform all craft duties.

Physical Requirements

• Employees will be required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting, sitting and lifting.
• Will talk and hear to communicate.
• Will use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, and pull objects, materials, controls and tools.
• May be required to pick up, lift, carry and move up to 50lbs.
• Will work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, and may occasionally work off platforms/scaffolding using the appropriate fall protection requirements.
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions (including heat, rain, cold and wind) while wearing appropriate PPE.
• Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to hard hat , safety glasses/spoggles, ear plugs, masks/respirators, hi-vis safety vests, leather gloves and leather steel-toed work boots.

Reports to Position

This position will be responsible for a crew of up to 5-15 craft workers. The crew will be a mix of journeyman , helpers, and laborers.

ZACHRY provides a Safe and Drug-Free work environment and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.