What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grading Foreperson position at D.L. Gasser Construction?
Date Posted:
02/19/2025
Location:
Richland Center, WI
Pay Range:
N/A
Position Description
COMPANY OVERVIEW
D.L. Gasser Construction Company, founded in 1961, is a privately-owned hot-mix asphalt production, paving and aggregate company. We are a forward-thinking company that values integrity, our diverse team, sustainability, and innovation. Headquartered in Baraboo, Wisconsin, our organization is a leader in our fields with resources and additional opportunities in transportation logistics, fuel commodities, renewable energy and emerging technology throughout the Midwest. To learn more about us, visit: www.dlgasser.com.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Foreperson provides on-site leadership on an grading/shaping/excavation projects. This position supervises and coordinates crew activities such as asphalt/concrete removals, excavation, base placement, and grading of highways, streets, parking lots, aircraft landing strips, and driveways. This position operates various pieces of equipment including, but not limited to, tractor/box scraper, dump truck, roller, excavator, dozer, and motor grader.
Responsibilities include:
- Maintain a high regard for safety of employees and the general public
- Directly supervise grading crew to ensure policies and procedures are followed, work and safety standards are maintained, and schedules are met
- Supervise projects being inspected by consulting engineers and governmental agency engineers Provide direction, training (including cross-training), and assistance to grading crew members Establish and set grade to verify compliance with project specifications
- Maintain daily time, material records, and required documentation accurately and timely Communicate daily with Superintendent to discuss goals and project status
- Ensure the crew equipment is maintained properly
This Foreperson works outdoors in varying weather conditions. Average workdays during the construction season usually last up to 12 hours, requiring overtime and working occasional Saturdays.
SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE
We prioritize the safety and wellness of our road construction processes by following the Company’s safety programs and policies, thus mitigating risk and improving overall productivity of the projects with safety at the forefront.
BENEFITS
Benefit package is offered through the Union. Benefits include medical, dental and a pension plan.
Position Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of related grading and shaping experience preferred.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Must have a valid driver’s license with a good driving record, and reliable transportation.
- Class A CDL License a plus.
- Physically fit to perform the job functions including the ability to stand, squat, bend, lift, and walk for long durations in all seasonal weather and environmental conditions in a moving highway work zone.
- Ability to listen, solve problems, and take direction from others while being a team player and helping to train less experienced employees.
- Ability to follow all safety procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Completion of additional project specific skills training as required.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Accessibility: If you need an accommodation during the application process, you may call our Application Accommodation Line at (855) 844-0125
EOE, including disability/vets
