Grading Foreman

Signature Labor Services; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Job summary

Signature Labor Services in Atlanta, GA is seeking an experienced Grading Foreman to lead crews and keep dirt work moving safely, efficiently, and on schedule. The role requires coordinating equipment operators, laborers, and field personnel.

The position features a 7:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. schedule with potential weekend work. We offer weekly pay and a benefits package including medical, vision, and dental coverage, plus a strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant construction and grading experience.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to read plans and understand elevations and grading requirements.
• Heavy-equipment operating and coordination experience.
• Reliable, safety-minded, and team-oriented approach.
• OSHA 30 certification required.
• CPR certification required.
• Equipment-safety certification or training required.
• Competent Person qualification required.
• Previous pipe-work experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise grading crews, including equipment operators, laborers, and other field personnel.
• Operate and oversee heavy equipment, including dozers, excavators, motor graders, loaders, rollers/compactors, skid steers, and haul trucks.
• Read blueprints, grading plans, elevations, and grade stakes.
• Coordinate daily site activities to maintain production schedules.
• Maintain quality, productivity, and safety standards.
• Work closely with the superintendent, project manager, survey crews, subcontractors, inspectors, and other trades.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Blueprint reading

Heavy equipment operation

Safety-minded

Team coordination

Education

OSHA 30 certification

CPR certification

Equipment-safety certification

Competent Person qualification

Tools

Dozers

Excavators

Motor graders

Loaders

Rollers/compactors

Skid steers

Haul trucks

Job description

JOB-2318 | Grading Foreman

Pay: $32–$35/hr DOE | Location: Atlanta, GA | Weekly Pay | Full Benefits

We’re looking for an experienced Grading Foreman to lead crews and keep dirt work moving safely, efficiently, and on schedule. The work location is Atlanta, GA, and qualified applicants from nearby major cities including Marietta, Sandy Springs, and Alpharetta are encouraged to apply.

Schedule: 7:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; weekend work may be required as needed.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and supervise grading crews, including equipment operators, laborers, and other field personnel.
• Operate and oversee heavy equipment, including dozers, excavators, motor graders, loaders, rollers/compactors, skid steers, and haul trucks.
• Read blueprints, grading plans, elevations, and grade stakes.
• Coordinate daily site activities to maintain production schedules.
• Maintain quality, productivity, and safety standards.
• Work closely with the superintendent, project manager, survey crews, subcontractors, inspectors, and other trades.

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant construction and grading experience.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to read plans and understand elevations and grading requirements.
• Heavy-equipment operating and coordination experience.
• Reliable, safety-minded, and team-oriented approach.
• OSHA 30 certification required.
• CPR certification required.
• Equipment-safety certification or training required.
• Competent Person qualification required.
• Previous pipe-work experience is a plus.

What We Offer

• Weekly pay
• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance

Required PPE

• Hard hat
• Safety vest or high-visibility shirt
• Safety glasses
• Steel-toe or composite-toe boots

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen and background check.
All SLS employees are required to comply with our Substance Abuse Prevention Policy as a condition of employment. SLS may condition offers of employment upon taking and passing of a post-offer/pre-employment drug screen.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Signature Labor Services is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.