Foreman (Earthwork / Grading)

Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction

The Role

Overview

Supervise grading crews and heavy earthwork, ensuring safety and quality.

Key Responsibilities

  • crew management
  • work inspection
  • blueprint layout
  • grade survey
  • production optimization
  • material estimation

Tasks

-Manage and coordinate grading crew activities, including hands-on equipment operation -Inspect work for compliance with specs and safety standards -Interpret blueprints, layout work sites, and shoot grades using levels and GPS -Maintain strong knowledge of equipment capabilities and limitations -Optimize production methods and crew efficiency -Estimate materials, monitor schedules, and adjust workflows to meet deadlines

Requirements

  • heavy equipment
  • high school
  • grading
  • gps
  • crew lead
  • highway

What You Bring

-A minimum of 8 year (overall) of operating large heavy equipment experience -High School diploma/GED preferred. -Good eye to hand coordination a must. Depth Perception required. -A minimum of 8 years of experience of dirt and grading work (subgrade treatment, fine grading). -Experience find grading with various pieces of equipment -Valid Driver’s license -Know how to shoot grade with level an some knowledge of GPS -A minimum of 5 years of supervising / crew leadership experience -Be able to carry 70 lbs. or more – frequent cross body movements such as bending, climbing, twisting, balancing, stooping, etc. -A minimum of 8 years of main roadway / highway construction experience required

Benefits

-Holiday Pay -Growth and Career Advancement -Retirement Plan - 401K, employees will receive a company contribution up to 5% -Flexible availability to include overtime and weekends. -Tuition Reimbursement -Paid Time Off (PTO) -Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance -Competitive Pay

The Company

About Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction

-Focuses on delivering high-quality, complex construction projects across various sectors, including infrastructure, commercial, and industrial. -Excels in heavy civil construction, with experience in building roads, bridges, and large-scale transportation infrastructure. -Has a strong presence in both public and private sectors, working on government contracts as well as commercial developments. -Notable projects include major highway construction, airport expansions, and large industrial facilities.

Sector Specialisms

Transportation

Commercial

Industrial

Geotechnical Solutions

Power Generation

Parking Structures

Multi-family Housing

Alternative Delivery