Foreman, Dirt Work
Core
Operate heavy equipment to run a small crew and perform earthwork tasks including grading, excavating, loading, hauling, trenching, and installing erosion control and stormwater management facilities.
Role type
Heavy Equipment Operator/Foreman
Builds
Earthwork projects, stormwater management facilities (bioretention, rain gardens, ponds, sediment basins), and roadway improvements
Domain
Construction / Civil Engineering
Required skills
Heavy equipment operation (excavators, mini excavators, bobcats), crew management, client communication, grade staking and interpretation, erosion control installation, stormwater BMP construction
Preferred skills
Full-sized excavator, loader, and dozer operation experience
Technologies
Excavators, mini excavators, bobcats, metal posts
Responsibilities
Operate heavy equipment including excavators, mini excavators and bobcats; Install erosion control measures such as silt fence; Excavate for and build bioretention facilities, rain gardens, ponds, sediment basins; Shoot grades for stakeout and read/interpret cut sheets; Fine grade; Install underdrain on roadway projects
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC