Grading Foreman: Lead Earthworks & Field Team

King Asphalt Inc; Conway (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

King Asphalt Inc. seeks a grade foreman to lead the crew in rough and finish grade work, ensuring adherence to specifications and safety. The role includes directing crew, coordinating with management, maintaining equipment, and producing daily project reports.

As a working foreman, you will still perform crewing tasks while fostering skill development, maintaining morale, and ensuring timely starts and hours worked.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years experience in grade operations or supervising crew.
• Knowledge of mathematics, reading drawings, charts and tables.
• Ability to supervise and motivate a crew and communicate effectively.
• Familiarity with safety policies and EEO requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct assigned crew to rough and fine grade earth and sub-bases to meet specifications.
• Ensure crew starts on time and works the paid hours; maintain safety and productivity.
• Coordinate with operations managers and other foremen for project needs and schedules.
• Prepare daily reports and maintain project logs; conduct occasional performance evaluations.
• Inspect equipment, arrange maintenance, and ensure proper operation techniques.
• Promote teamwork, training, and a courteous relationship with engineers, inspectors, and customers.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory

Equipment operation

Mathematics

Reading drawings

Job description

The grade foreman is responsible and accountable to the operations manager, the grade foreman receives daily instructions and project assignment(s) from the general superintendent.

Basic function:

Superviseand direct assigned crew in their activities to rough and fine grade earth and other sub-bases by cutting and filling to meet specifications in an efficient, safe and satisfactory way. As a working foreman, one will continue to perform functions of crew construction while leading the team.

Job duties:

Perform all duties within the guidelines set forth in the policies and procedures manual.

Create an atmosphere whereby subordinates are encouraged to improve their skill and maintain a high level of morale for themselves and other employees see that crew starts working on time and ensure that they work the number of hours for which they are paid.

Assist and crew in the following areas; using equipment in a safe and proper manner, improving job performance, controlling cost and quality of work, increasing productivity, improving communications, and housekeeping of project.

Participate in the periodic evaluation of all assigned personnel, discussing their contributions to the company, their development and possible pay adjustments.

Supervise and direct the activities of assigned personnel in the performance of their duties, directing and instructing them in the proper operation technique, use and maintenance of equipment.

See that all new personnel receive proper orientation to acquaint them with the company, policies, safety and their job responsibilities.

Develop a cooperative working relationship with all operations and project managers, project superintendents and other foreman.

Cooperates with the human resources department and risk management department being knowledgeable as to all aspects of EEO and safety responsibilities, comply with these requirements and insist upon compliance among all subordinates.

Conduct a continuous evaluation of the following items; cost and yields, material yields, plants and schedules, salaries promotions, job assignments, equipment need, personnel needs, on-the – job training program, job safety, security and crime prevention needs, quality control, related any problems, changes or recommendations to the general superintendent.

Ensure all work undertaken complies with all local laws and ordinances concerning construction and related activities.

Maintain close contact and a good working relationship with the general public, engineers, inspectors, and customers to facilitate job progress and to promote a positive company image, develop a courteous and considerate attitude of assigned personnel towards these groups.

Perform equipment inspections, request maintenance and repair crews as needed.

Make out all required daily reports, verify their correctness, and transmit promptly to the general superintendent.

Maintain a daily log recording important conversations and events which could be used for future reference.

Knowledge : U se of mathematics together with the use of drawings, specifications, charts and tables as well as the use of various types of measuring instruments

Experience: O ver one year and up to three years to become familiar with checking grade, various earth materials, reading stakes, cutting slopes, ditches and other aspects of rough and fine grade operations as well as related supervisory responsibilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.