Highway Guardrail Foreman

GeoStabilization International®; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 45,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

GeoStabilization International (GSI), Access Limited, and RoadGuard form a leading infrastructure platform. The Boise-area role will lead a union crew in installing guardrail, attenuators, sign structures, and related highway safety hardware while coordinating daily field work and ensuring DOT compliance.

The position requires strong safety leadership and hands-on supervision on active projects. Minimum 3–5 years in highway or civil construction with at least 2 years as foreman; CDL preferred

Qualifications

• 3-5 years highway/roadway or heavy civil construction experience.
• At least 2 years in foreman or lead role.
• Valid driver’s license required; CDL preferred.
• OSHA 10/30 – Construction, ATSSA TCS or equivalent preferred.
• First Aid/CPR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and work with a union crew to install guardrail and safety hardware according to plans and DOT requirements.
• Plan, direct daily work, set goals, and assign tasks to meet safety, schedule, and budget targets.
• Enforce safety rules; conduct toolbox talks, JHAs, and site inspections.
• Review plans and ensure field work matches contract documents.

Skills

Lead crew

Plan daily work

Safety compliance

Read plans

Site coordination

Union relations

Mentor crew

On-site contact

Documentation

Scope changes

Job description

GeoStabilization International (GSI), Access Limited, and RoadGuard together form a leading infrastructure solutions platform dedicated to protecting people and strengthening critical infrastructure across North America and New Zealand.

GSI is the premier geohazard mitigation firm specializing in emergency slope stabilization, landslide repair, grouting, and micropiles through innovative design-build delivery. Access Limited brings over a century of steep-slope expertise and operates North America’s largest fleet of spider excavators, delivering complex rockfall and geotechnical solutions in the most challenging environments. RoadGuard, founded in 2024, unites industry-leading roadway safety companies providing guardrail, bridge railing, highway signage, fencing, and specialty fabrication services.

Across all our businesses, we are driven by innovation, extreme ownership, technical excellence, and a relentless commitment to measurable results that improve safety and infrastructure resilience.

About The Job

GeoStabilization International (GSI), Access Limited, and RoadGuard together form a leading infrastructure solutions platform dedicated to protecting people and strengthening critical infrastructure across North America and New Zealand.

GSI is the premier geohazard mitigation firm specializing in emergency slope stabilization, landslide repair, grouting, and micropiles through innovative design-build delivery. Access Limited brings over a century of steep-slope expertise and operates North America’s largest fleet of spider excavators, delivering complex rockfall and geotechnical solutions in the most challenging environments. RoadGuard, founded in 2024, unites industry-leading roadway safety companies providing guardrail, bridge railing, highway signage, fencing, and specialty fabrication services.

Across all our businesses, we are driven by innovation, extreme ownership, technical excellence, and a relentless commitment to measurable results that improve safety and infrastructure resilience.

Required Skills & Abilities

• Lead, supervise, and work alongside a union crew to install guardrail, attenuators, sign structures, and related highway safety hardware in accordance with plans, specs, and DOT requirements.
• Plan and direct daily work, set production goals, and assign tasks to ensure jobs are completed safely, on time, and within budget.
• Enforce all safety requirements; conduct daily toolbox talks, JHAs, and site safety inspections.
• Read and interpret construction plans, shop drawings, and traffic control plans, and ensure field work matches contract documents.
• Coordinate site setup, traffic control, material staging, and equipment use; verify proper operation and maintenance of crew equipment.
• Administer work in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement; coordinate manpower with the local hall and address union and crew issues professionally.
• Mentor, train, and develop crew members; provide clear direction and constructive feedback.
• Serve as the on-site point of contact
• Complete and submit accurate daily reports, timesheets, production logs, and equipment/material records.
• Identify and communicate scope changes, differing site conditions, or extra work to the Project Manager.

Experience

• Minimum 3-5 years of highway, roadway, or heavy/civil construction experience, with at least 2 years in a foreman or lead role.
• Valid driver’s license required; CDL preferred.

Preferred Certifications

• OSHA 10 or 30 – Construction
• ATSSA Traffic Control Supervisor (TCS) or equivalent
• Flagger certification
• First Aid / CPR certification

Physical & Environmental Requirements

• Must regularly stand, walk, bend, twist, climb, and use hands to operate tools and equipment; must be able to lift at least 75 pounds.
• Work is performed outdoors and adjacent to live traffic in all weather conditions
• Regional position based at the Boise, ID yard, with daily travel to active projects in the Road Guard West service area; night work and occasional overnight travel as project locations require.

US pay range for this role.

$33.17—$45.67 USD

Soil Nail Holdings and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.