Foreman, Heavy Equipment Ops & Grading

Edwards Construction Group, Inc.; Arroyo Grande (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, & vision

Fringe Benefits

Continuing education bonus program

Opportunities for career growth

Job summary

Edwards Construction Group, Inc. seeks an experienced Operator Foreman in California to lead a small crew while operating heavy equipment daily. You will balance hands-on work with leadership, prioritizing safety, quality, and timely production targets.

Responsibilities include running excavators, graders, loaders, and coordinating with project teams. Strong communication, safety discipline, and mentoring newer operators are essential to success.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years heavy equipment operating experience in earthwork and utilities.
• 1+ years as lead operator, foreman, or crew lead preferred.
• Proficient on multiple machines (excavator, dozer, loader, grader).
• Hands-on GPS machine control and grade stakes readings.
• Experience with trenching, site prep, rough/finish grading.
• Strong safety mindset and OSHA awareness.
• Valid driver's license; CDL preferred for hauling.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment daily across multiple machines.
• Lead a crew of 2-4 operators and laborers on excavation and grading.
• Plan and sequence daily equipment work and coordinate deliveries.
• Run GPS machine-control grading; verify grades and elevations.
• Interpret blueprints and site plans for crew daily tasks.
• Train and mentor operators on safety and production targets.
• Perform pre-shift inspections and routine maintenance; report larger repairs.
• Enforce safety protocols and OSHA compliance.
• Maintain daily production logs and submit timesheets.
• Communicate with foreman, project managers, and engineers.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Leadership

GPS machine control

Grade stakes reading

Site planning & sequencing

Communication

Safety awareness

Driver's license

OSHA 10/30

Tools

Trimble

Topcon

Leica

Job description

Edwards Construction Group, Inc. seeks an experienced Operator Foreman in California to lead a small crew while operating heavy equipment daily. You will balance hands-on work with leadership, prioritizing safety, quality, and timely production targets.

Responsibilities include running excavators, graders, loaders, and coordinating with project teams. Strong communication, safety discipline, and mentoring newer operators are essential to success.