Fine Grading Foreman

The Fine Grading Foreman supervises field operations for Earthwork/Roadway/Fine Grading projects. The Fine Grading Foreman will directly supervise and coordinate activities of fine grading crew and may also engage in the trade work of the employees being supervised.  Key Duties  Communicate professionally with everyone on site, including but not limited to supervisors, teammates, contractors, clients, and vendor partners.  Understands and implements bid strategy and plan sequence to implement filed work efficiently and economically  Responsible for paperwork required by office  Keep accurate daily reports  Directly supervises fine grading crew  Reports on work to Superintendent  Experienced on all types of heavy equipment for dirt and site projects  Knowledgeable in the areas of dirt work, including excavation, grade work, surveying and final excavating work  Reads, understands, and interprets drawings and specifications  Reports on time and materials  Monitors the implementation of safety orientations, safety indoctrination, provides coaching for improvement. Document and file all Tool Box Talks Safety Training  Able to work day or night shifts as required, including weekends as needed  Demonstrates safety 1st  Understand production and quantity requirements  Work with Soil Tech and Survey Scheduling  Perform incidental work items and duties included within other crafts  Qualification Requirements  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each Key Duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Education and Experience. This position typically is not an entry-level job, as it requires demonstrable previous experience as a Fine Grading Foreman.  A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred.  Must be able to understand work directions and communicate effectively with management and fellow employees.  Three (3) to five (5) years of Fine Grading Foreman or related experience is preferred for this position.  Physical Demands. The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by a Fine Grading Foreman to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Constant physical effort, including standing, is required during a regular work shift of at least eight hours per day. Employee must be able to stand for extended periods of time, and to stoop, bend, and crouch as required to perform Key Duties.  Ability to lift, on a frequent basis, at least 50 pounds personally, and up to 150 pounds with assistance.  Maintain constant alertness to the multiple concurrent activities of the construction site, including the activities of other employees and contractors, the operation of stationary equipment, and the movement of mobile equipment.  Frequently walk on uneven surfaces, including natural ground in varying weather conditions.  Must be able to climb on and off heavy mobile equipment safely.  Capable of being certified to enter confined spaces, including climbing into and out of excavations up to 20 feet in depth, using ladders or crawling, as required  Work Environment. The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those that a Fine Grading Foreman encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions.  Work environment periodically exposes the employees to high levels of noise, grease, and dust that is typically associated with a construction project.  Employee regularly works near heavy equipment and moving machinery.  Work may involve a variety of substances commonly found on construction sites or equipment shop such as form oil, grease, curing compounds, gasoline, diesel fuel and asphalt.