Relocation-Provided Lead Grading Foreman

T E C Industrial Inc; Lexington (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety First

Health Coverage—80%+ premiums

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401(k) match

Profit Sharing

Job summary

J.C. Wilkie Construction in South Carolina is seeking a Grade Crew Foreman to lead grading crews on our sites, ensuring safety, efficiency, and adherence to project specifications.

You will supervise crew members, assign tasks, and train new workers in grading techniques, safety, and equipment use. The role requires reading construction plans and elevations, coordinating with project managers, inspectors, and survey crews, and maintaining daily logs and equipment reports.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in grading, earthwork or civil construction.
• Prior leadership or foreman experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of grading techniques, soil types, and compaction requirements.
• Ability to read blueprints, grade stakes, and laser levels.
• Proficient in operating heavy equipment.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Valid driver’s license; clean driving record required.
• Commitment to safety and quality workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Direct, supervise, and motivate grade crew members to ensure productivity and quality.
• Assign daily tasks and monitor progress throughout the workday.
• Train new employees on proper grading techniques, safety procedures, and equipment use.
• Oversee and participate in site grading, excavation, backfilling, and compaction activities.
• Read and interpret construction plans, grade stakes, and elevations.
• Ensure grade tolerances meet project specifications and engineering requirements.
• Operate heavy equipment such as dozers, graders, excavators, and skid steers when needed.
• Perform basic equipment inspections and coordinate maintenance or repairs.
• Enforce company safety policies and OSHA regulations on the job site.
• Conduct daily safety meetings and ensure crew members use proper PPE.
• Identify and mitigate potential hazards.
• Communicate effectively with project managers, superintendents, subcontractors, and inspectors.
• Report progress, issues, and material needs promptly.
• Coordinate with survey crews to verify grades and layout.
• Maintain daily logs, time sheets, and equipment usage reports
• Track material quantities and report shortages or overages.

Skills

Grading experience

Leadership experience

Reading blueprints

Heavy equipment operation

Communication skills

Safety consciousness

Job description

J.C. Wilkie Construction in South Carolina is seeking a Grade Crew Foreman to lead grading crews on our sites, ensuring safety, efficiency, and adherence to project specifications.

You will supervise crew members, assign tasks, and train new workers in grading techniques, safety, and equipment use. The role requires reading construction plans and elevations, coordinating with project managers, inspectors, and survey crews, and maintaining daily logs and equipment reports.