Grade Foreman

Sunrock Industries; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 3 weeks

Relocation assistance

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

FSA/HSA

Life insurance

401(k) match

Job summary

Sunrock Industries is seeking a Grading Foreman to supervise a crew on grading projects, coordinating with subcontractors when needed. You will plan, schedule, review tasks, and ensure safety compliance across the team.

The role requires strong leadership, scheduling skills and adherence to policies; weekends/overnight travel up to 10% may apply, with competitive pay and benefits available.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• 3–5 years of related grading or construction experience.
• OSHA 10 certification preferred.
• Valid North Carolina driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Supervise crew and subcontractors; plan and schedule work.
• Review and approve tasks; enforce safety policies and PPE usage.
• Maintain cleanliness and adherence to MSHA/OSHA guidelines.
• Prepare and submit timesheets; meet deadlines for payroll.
• Lead by example and provide knowledge sharing to the team.

Skills

Reading skills

Writing skills

Presentation skills

Math skills

Basic computer skills

Task prioritization

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

3–5 years related experience

OSHA 10 certification preferred

Job description

General Summary

The Grading Foreman supervises and works alongside a crew of employees and occasionally subcontractors when needed to assist in the installation and construction grading projects. The incumbent will supervise work through the planning and scheduling of work and the review and approval of tasks. The individual will practice absolute confidentiality. Good judgment and common sense are required in all duties and any other tasks as assigned. Normal work hours are the day or night shift eight (8) to fourteen (14) hours Monday through Friday. There may be weekend work depending on the contract. Minimal overnight travel (up to 10%) as required. This job description provides an overview of responsibilities and task to be performed. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive job description as needs tend to change over time.

• Complies with all safety policies, procedures and established safe practices and ensures that all employees reporting to you do the same. Reports all unsafe conditions and actions to a supervisor and/or the Manager Safety & Health.
• Trains, develops, and monitors the safety practices (including PPE) of own employees through regularly scheduled safety meetings, one on one development, reminders and disciplinary action, if necessary
• Follows all requirements listed in the Supervisor Safety Procedure Manual (SSPM) including, but not limited to, safety training, emergency procedures, accident reporting and investigation and employee observations.
• Ensures compliance of production staff with all policies and procedures, OSHA, MSHA, and NCDOT guidelines.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area and meets other housekeeping needs as required by Sunrock, MSHA 30 CFR 56.20003, and OSHA 29 CFR 1910.22 and ensures that all employees reporting to you do the same.
• Reads and follows plans, material lists, and guidelines and applies necessary timelines.
• Fulfills all regular and advanced installation/construction duties including project layout and completes required paperwork in a timely manner.
• Organizes, supervises, leads, and trains employees to complete projects within established guidelines and timeframe.
• Submits crewmember’s timesheets to payroll by required deadline.
• Participates in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
• Provides leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill.
• Enforces all client required safety policies and procedures.
• Complies with all company policies and procedures and safety requirements including crewmember discipline and documentation.
• Attends meetings as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills And Abilities

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and employees.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Basic personal computer skills
• Prioritizes tasks
• Handles multiple tasks simultaneously

Education And/or Experience

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of related experience required. Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• OSHA 10 hour preferred
• Storm water Supervisor Level II Certification Preferred
• Lane Closure Certification Preferred
• Trenching safety and confined space certification preferred
• Current North Carolina Driver’s License

We Offer Competitive Pay And Great Benefits Including

• 3 weeks of PTO (paid time off) (120 hours)
• Relocation assistance
• 8 paid holidays (Eligibility begins on day one)
• Medical insurance:
• Company-paid Dental Insurance
• Comprehensive Work/Life Wellness Program (EAP)
• Two Medical Options: PPO and HDHP with the employer contributing HAS
• Vision Insurance
• FSA / HSA Accounts
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• 401(K), with discretionary matching. Fully vested after 3 years of service
• Opportunities for career growth and development

Sunrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, citizen status, or any other legally protected status under local, state, or federal law.