Grade Foreperson

CRH; Pocatello (ID); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Disability benefits

Retirement savings

Job summary

Idaho Materials & Construction, a CRH Company, is seeking a front line supervisor to oversee daily project completion. The role involves directing laborers and operators with a focus on Storm Utility, Dirt/Earth Work, and Miscellaneous Concrete Work, and requires travel to job locations.

Qualified candidates have multiple years of excavation and grading experience and substantial time operating heavy machinery on civil construction projects.

Qualifications

• Multiple years of excavation and grading on civil projects.
• Read plans and specifications accurately.
• Mathematical ability to calculate grades and slopes.
• Valid driver’s license preferred.
• Experience operating heavy machinery.

Responsibilities

• Lead crew in safety culture and ensure safe work environment.
• Coordinate with Project Manager to follow instructions.
• Supervise, train, and coach crew daily.
• Read and follow owner’s plans and specs.
• Supervise operators to ensure proper compaction and quality.
• Perform equipment operator duties when needed.
• Maintain time and material records for job costing.

Skills

Safety leadership

Crew supervision

Reading plans

Communication

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job ID: 526788

Idaho Materials & Construction, is a CRH Company. Our purpose, commitment to the future, and formula for growth is to champion the safety, empowerment, and development of our employees. We strive to be The Preferred Source of quality sand, rock, landscape products, ready‑mixed concrete, asphalt, paving and construction services. We succeed as a team by embracing integrity, mutual respect, innovation, service, sustainability, and financial strength.

Position Overview

Front line supervisory position that oversees the day to day completion of projects. This position has oversight of the laborers and operators to accomplish their daily tasks. Main focus of work revolves around Storm Utility, Dirt/Earth Work, and Miscellaneous Concrete Work. The individual must be willing to travel to job locations. Qualified candidate will have multiple years of experience in excavation and grading with significant seat‑time operating heavy machinery on civil construction projects.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties And Functions)

• Lead crew in our safety culture and help ensure a safe working environment


• Work with Project Manager and Superintendent to achieve timely job specific instructions


• Supervise/ coordinate, train, and coach assigned personnel in the completion of jobs and daily work duties


• Be able to read, interpret , and follow owner’s plans and specifications


• Supervise equipment operators and laborers to ensure that work is being done according to the field layout and the plans


• Supervise personnel to ensure proper compaction of material is obtained. Ensure quality handwork, ride‑ability and overall aesthetics of work are achieved


• Perform the duties of an equipment operator and laborer when necessary


• Notify the Project Manager and Superintendent when conditions on the job change causing a variation to previous instruction. (Approval should be received before adjusting plans)


• Ensure that employees operate and maintain equipment properly. Notify shop of equipment mechanical and safety issues


• Ensure job site and equipment are maintained in a clean and orderly fashion


• Maintain time and material records necessary for completing daily job costing


• Perform other duties as assigned.


• Able to perform essential job functions with/ without reasonable accommodation.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• Multiple years of experience in excavation and grading with significant seat‑time operating heavy machinery on civil construction projects.


• Be knowledgeable of materials and equipment needed to perform tasks.


• Be able to read plans and specifications.


• Mathematical understanding in order to calculate grades, slopes, yields, etc.


• Related experience in construction field, minimum 5 years preferred.

Work Requirements

• Pass pre‑employment drug screen and criminal background check.


• Pass a pre‑employment “Fit for Work” physical.


• Be able to provide valid documentation for the I‑9 Immigration document.


• Display a professional and courteous attitude to co‑workers, supervisors and the general public at all times.


• Report to work at the designated start time.


• Be able to work long hours when required.


• Strictly adhere to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.


• Have the willingness to work in a team environment and assist co‑workers or supervisors with other duties as required.


• Must be able to complete safe driver training, possess a valid driver’s license with a good driving record.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Applications with the ability to learn new software systems as needed.


• Be able to communicate appropriately with direct reports, co‑workers, supervisors, and the general public.


• Ability to use decision making skills for cost effective solutions on jobs in the absence of a superintendent

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Valid Driver’s License is preferred

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all‑inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Other duties may be assigned as required. Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay


• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs


• Group retirement savings program


• Health and wellness programs


• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

Idaho Materials & Construction, a CRH Company, is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

AI tools may be used in certain stages of the employment lifecycle, such as candidate review; however, all final employment decisions will be made by a person.