Grading Foreman

Quikrete; West Valley City (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Quikrete Heavy Construction Materials in Salt Lake City, UT seeks a Grading Foreman to supervise the Paving/Grading and Construction Crew on-site. You will manage personnel, make daily production decisions, and work closely with laborers to complete tasks with safety and efficiency.

The role requires strong leadership, adherence to safety rules, and the ability to travel as needed while coordinating with operators and crew members to ensure quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to develop relationships and to work with teams as both a leader and a participant.
• Working knowledge of customer specifications to ensure quality and avoid re-work.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills; building rapport and giving/receiving feedback.
• High ethical standards, integrity and trust.
• Must pass pre-employment criminal background check.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures.
• Moderate travel to other locations as needed.
• Availability for non-traditional work hours.
• Ability to work independently and with groups.
• Ability to work under time constraints.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the Paving/Grading and Construction Crew on-site.
• Oversee safety policies and procedures and use appropriate tools for tasks.
• Delegate tasks to crew members and make daily production decisions.
• Assist crew with various duties such as shoveling, raking, and material handling.
• Signal operators and coordinate movement of equipment.
• Place, move, and dismantle signs, barricades, cones and traffic controls.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Team coordination

Communication

Safety compliance

On-site supervision

Job description

We are looking for a Grading Foreman to join our team in Salt Lake City, UT. As a Foreman with Quikrete Heavy Construction Materials, you will be responsible for the supervision of the Paving/Grading and Construction Crew, as well as performing various duties on construction and/or paving projects. The Foreman handles the majority of aspects related to personnel management on-site. They make decisions pertaining to production on a daily basis. They work side by side with laborers and must have the capability to manually complete any activity.

Why apply?

Competitive wages.

Opportunities for overtime.

Company provided benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Company paid life and disability benefits, paid vacation, and 401K.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe work environment in compliance with all safety policies and procedures using the appropriate tools and equipment for the task.
• Properly follow all company policies and OSHA/MSHA regulations for safe working procedures and environment. Report any problems to their Supervisor, Safety Manager, or Human Resources Manager.
• Delegate tasks to employees within their crew.
• Independently make decisions regarding production on a daily basis.
• Assist construction/paving crew with various duties such as; shoveling and raking, running wheelbarrow, safely backing/dumping trucks into paver.
• Signal operators of construction equipment to facilitate alignment, movement, and materials with shovel.
• Occasionally digs, spreads, and levels construction materials.
• Lifts, carries and holds material, tools and supplies.
• Assists in the placement, moving and dismantling of signs, barricades, cones and other traffic control devices.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Proven ability to develop relationships and to work with teams as both a leader and a participant.
• A working knowledge of customer specifications will be necessary to ensure a quality project avoiding re-work or punch list work.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills; building rapport, listening, presenting, giving and receiving feedback.
• High standard of ethics, integrity and trust.
• Must be able to pass pre -employment criminal background check.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures outlined in Employee Handbook.
• Moderate travel required; must be willing to work in or travel to other locations as needed.
• Must be available as needed during non-traditional work hours.
• Must be able to work independently and with groups.
• Must be able to work under time constraints as needed.

About Us

Each day brings new challenges, and we make sure you are prepared for it all. Our dedication to continual improvement and hands-on training ensures you are ready for the many new experiences and challenges that you will face. We offer:

A friendly and team-oriented work environment, with a supportive management team.

Hands‑on training for our employees and opportunities for advancement.

A company dedicated to continuous improvement.