Grading Foreman - Augusta, GA 1

Mission

Is responsible, within an Operating Unit for the execution of the work or the assigned job(s).

Main Responsibilities

Supervises various phases of a grading operation, such as maintenance of equipment, employees, and distribution of product.
Must be able to read and interpret plans.
Must have the knowledge and ability to set and check grade.
Must have excellent communication skills in working with the Department of Transportation and other customers, as well as in working with employees and subcontractors.
Responsible for implementing environmental, health and safety regulations and policies (local, state and government).
Responsible for arranging for maintenance and repair of equipment, including keeping equipment serviced, lubricated, and in good working order, including good housekeeping.
Responsible for planning, organizing and coordination of daily activities and work assignments for your team.
Analyze construction equipment and trucking requirements on the job.
Assist Superintendent in tracking costs.
Responsible for deliveries, productions and record keeping.
Maintain daily records of all significant project facts, events and conditions.
Have an understanding of the dangers involved in an interstate operation.
Must have a basic knowledge of abilities and limitations in all applications. Ability to recognize potential problems before breakdowns occur.
Must have the ability to work safely and follow the policies and procedures of the company.
Must instruct and train employees and ensure the safety of the workers.
Must accurately track and report daily work hours for crew, equipment utilization and quantities of work performed.

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS:
Five or more years of experience in roadway and site construction.
Knowledge of traffic control standards.
Excellent communication and leadership skills.
Knowledge of and ability to operate grading equipment such as dozers, excavators, motorgraders, scrapers and rollers.
Travel in short intervals may be required.
Must be able to communicate fluently in the English language, both verbally and in written form.
Must possess a valid, current driver’s license.

IDEAL:
A minimum of one year as Lead on a grading crew.
Erosion Control Certification.
Knowledge of GPS grade control systems.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be able to climb onto and up and down several times a day.
Must withstand vibration from job site conditions as well as noise from other equipment.
Must be able to use arms, hands, and feet in repetitive motions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach and signal with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Employees must have 20/40 vision, either naturally or with corrective lenses. Hearing should be excellent or corrected by audio device.

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is exposed to moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions, and vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; and chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
Competitive pay & comprehensive benefits include paid holidays, vacation, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, group health plan options (incl. medical, dental & vision, HSA, FSA), short term disability benefits & 401(k)/401(k) Roth w/company match.

**Drug-Free Workplace**
**E-Verify Participating Company**
**An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer**
**Minorities and Females Strongly Encouraged to Apply**
**EO/AA Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Protected Veterans**