Foreman Light Equipment

Zachry Group; Terrell (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachry Group is seeking an experienced Light Equipment Foreman in North Carolina to oversee and manage civil equipment crews on site. The role requires leadership to coordinate multiple crews, interpret IFC drawings and craft specs, and ensure safe, efficient execution of civil processes.

The ideal candidate brings 4+ years as a dirt operator with 2+ years in supervision, strong planning skills, and the ability to meet physical requirements.

Qualifications

• 4+ years' experience as a dirt operator, and 2+ years in a supervisory position.
• Must possess all Knowledge Skills and Abilities for positions listed below.
• Must be able to meet all physical requirements.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Ability to read and interpret IFC drawings and craft specs.
• Plan work for multiple crews and processes; execute with efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and specifications to determine scope, locations, quantities and materials needed.
• Identify safety risks and implement precautions to mitigate them.
• Manage multiple crews regarding scheduling, processes, sequences, time and cost; demonstrate knowledge of civil processes.

Skills

Leadership Abilities

Manage multiple crews

Plan workload for crews

Read IFC drawings

RFI initiation awareness

Read craft specs & cut sheets

Plan and execute work

Take drawings and line out helpers

Equipment knowledge - basic upkeep

Mathematics for craft tasks

Job description

Position Summary

The Light Equipment Foreman will oversee and manage civil equipment crews.

Job Description

Position Summary

The Light Equipment Foreman will oversee and manage civil equipment crews.

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.