Grader Foreman & Lead Operator — Roadway Projects

Granite Excavation Inc; Eagle (ID); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Granite Excavation, Inc. is seeking an experienced Grade Foreman / Grader Operator to lead a grade crew and operate heavy equipment throughout the Treasure Valley.

This working foreman position coordinates daily crew activities, maintains accurate grades, monitors production, and ensures projects are completed safely, correctly, and on schedule across road construction, site prep, excavation, building pads, drainage systems, and utility work.

Qualifications

• Experience reading grading plans, elevations, and specs.
• Read and interpret construction drawings and stakes.
• Experience with GPS, lasers, or machine grade-control systems.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• First Aid and CPR certification, or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Lead the grade crew and assign daily tasks.
• Review plans, elevations, schedules, and project requirements.
• Perform rough and finish grading using a motor grader.
• Operate dozers, loaders, excavators, compactors, and other equipment as needed.
• Use GPS, lasers, stakes, and grade-control systems to maintain elevations and slopes.
• Coordinate employees, equipment, materials, and jobsite needs.
• Monitor quality, production, drainage, and compaction.
• Train employees and provide clear work instructions.
• Communicate project progress with supervisors.
• Conduct safety meetings and enforce safety policies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Plan reading

Team coordination

Tools

GPS

Lasers

Grade-control systems

Job description

Granite Excavation, Inc. is seeking an experienced Grade Foreman / Grader Operator to lead a grade crew and operate heavy equipment throughout the Treasure Valley.

This working foreman position coordinates daily crew activities, maintains accurate grades, monitors production, and ensures projects are completed safely, correctly, and on schedule across road construction, site prep, excavation, building pads, drainage systems, and utility work.