Foreman - Landfill

Miller Bros. Const., Inc.; Kentucky; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Miller Bros. Const., Inc. is seeking an experienced Union Operator Foreman with landfill construction expertise to lead field crews on landfill and heavy civil projects.

The ideal candidate will be a hands-on foreman capable of operating heavy equipment while directing union crews, coordinating daily production, and ensuring safe and efficient project execution. This role requires extensive travel to project sites and experience with mass excavation, liner systems, leachate systems, and HDPE

Qualifications

• Union heavy equipment operator experience required.
• Experience in landfill construction or heavy civil work.
• Experience with mass excavation, landfill cells, liner systems, leachate systems, and HDPE pipe installation.
• Proven ability to lead field crews and operate heavy equipment.
• Willingness to travel to project sites on a regular basis.
• 30-Hour OSHA certification, MSHA certification, and First Aid/CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and direct union crews and heavy equipment operations on landfill and heavy civil projects.
• Maintain safety, quality, schedule, and budget targets for daily work.
• Ensure accurate project records and timely reporting using required systems.
• Enforce EEO and training standards and foster a professional work environment.
• Provide mentorship and training to junior operators and laborers.
• Communicate with Superintendent and customers to align on scope and expectations.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Travel readiness

Education

OSHA 30-Hour Certification

MSHA Certification

First Aid / CPR Certification

Job description

Position: Union Operator Foreman – Landfill Construction

Reports to: Superintendent

Travel Required: Yes – projects located in Ohio, Michigan and Indiana

Position Summary:

Miller Bros. Const., Inc. is seeking an experienced Union Operator Foreman with landfill construction experience to lead field crews on landfill and heavy civil projects. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on foreman capable of operating heavy equipment while directing union crews, coordinating daily production, and ensuring safe and efficient project execution.

This position requires extensive travel to project sites and experience working in landfill construction environments including mass excavation, liner systems, leachate systems, and HDPE pipe installation.

The Foreman is responsible for supervising work crews and managing daily field operations. Primary responsibilities include:

• Safety – meet or exceed OSHA and MSHA standards
• Quality – meet or exceed plan and specification requirements
• Schedule – meet or improve project schedules
• Budget – meet or outperform estimated production and cost targets
• Project Records – ensure accurate and timely reporting of field data
• Employee Relations – maintain compliance with EEO and training standards

All duties must be performed consistent with the Company Mission Statement and the “Team Miller” philosophy, maintaining positive relationships with customers, employees, and the public.

Responsibilities:

Safety:

Ensure the crew complies with OSHA Standards, MSHA Standards, and MBC Safety Programs. This includes applying proper safety practices for landfill and heavy civil operations, ensuring required PPE is available and properly used, and verifying trained personnel are assigned to specialized roles (competent person, traffic supervisor, etc.).

Issue safety violation notices to employees who fail to comply with safety requirements.

Report all safety incidents immediately to the Project Superintendent and Safety Manager, and complete Safety Incident Reports

Conduct daily toolbox safety talks with the crew and additional safety briefings prior to starting major operations.

Quality, Schedule & Budget:

Review and understand plans, specifications, and standard drawings related to landfill construction and heavy civil work. Ensure all work meets or exceeds project specifications.

Coordinate daily operations including equipment, trucks, labor, and materials to maintain production goals.

Verify materials are from approved sources and available when needed to maintain workflow.

Monitor crew size and production in HCSS HeavyJob and complete assigned work within budgeted time and cost targets.

Operate and oversee heavy equipment including excavators, dozers, scrapers, compactors, and off‑road trucks as needed to support production.

Ensure equipment assigned to the project is properly maintained and report any maintenance issues to the Superintendent immediately.

Project Records:

Complete and submit accurate HCSS HeavyJob reports.

Document and complete extra work forms daily when required, including signatures from the owner's representative (inspector/engineer).

Review actual cost versus estimated cost in HCSS HeavyJob and work with the Superintendent to adjust production strategies as needed.

Employee Relations:

Communicate and enforce company policies regarding EEO, Affinitive Action, Sexual Harassment, and ADA compliance.

Maintain a professional and respectful work environment for all crew members.

Provide ongoing training and mentorship to union operators and laborers to improve safety, productivity, and skill development.

Report employee complaints or policy violations immediately to Human Resources.

Authority:

The Foreman has the authority to:

• Direct the work of employees, suppliers, and subcontractors assigned to the project
• Order materials, trucks, and schedule subcontractors through the Superintendent
• Request equipment and manpower through the Superintendent and General Superintendent
• Recommend discipline, termination, or replacement of hourly employees not performing work adequately (subject to Superintendent and General Superintendent approval)

Education & Experience:

Preferred qualifications include:

• Union heavy equipment operator experience required
• Experience in landfill construction or heavy civil construction
• Experience with mass excavation, landfill cells, liner systems, leachate systems, and HDPE pipe installation
• Proven ability to lead field crews and operate heavy equipment
• Experience working on traveling construction crews
• 30-Hour OSHA certification
• MSHA certification
• First Aid / CPR certification (or willingness to obtain)

Experience with production tracking, estimating, and cost control using HCSS HeavyJob is a plus.

EEO Disclaimer

We are proud of the fact that we extend equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender status, age, pregnancy, religion, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetic information or condition, military or veteran status, political belief, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law.

All phases of employment including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, selection for training, promotion, demotion, discipline, rates of pay or other compensation, transfer, layoff, termination, recall, use of all facilities, and participation in all company-sponsored activities, will be administered so as to further the principle of equal employment opportunity.