What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grading Foreman position at Blythe Development Co?
Blythe Development, headquartered in Charlotte, NC, is a licensed general contractor specializing in site work, road construction and golf course construction in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. We are now 100% Employee Owned!
The company, founded by twin brothers and Charlotte natives Jack and Frank Blythe in 1989. Blythe Development's operations include clearing, grading, storm drainage, sanitary sewer, waterline, curb and gutter, sidewalk, concrete paving, retaining walls, culverts, bridges, stone base and asphalt paving. Blythe Brothers Asphalt Company provides the asphalt services for Blythe Development Co. Blythe Development employs over 900 employees. This large, experienced workforce enables Blythe Development to self-perform 80% of site groundwork, which gives them greater control than competitors who must subcontract the bulk of the job.
General Description
The foreman supervises field operations of a grading crew. They will also engage in the trade work performed by the crew. For this position we are looking for full crews, including operators and laborers.
Key Duties
Drug-Free Workplace
The company, founded by twin brothers and Charlotte natives Jack and Frank Blythe in 1989. Blythe Development's operations include clearing, grading, storm drainage, sanitary sewer, waterline, curb and gutter, sidewalk, concrete paving, retaining walls, culverts, bridges, stone base and asphalt paving. Blythe Brothers Asphalt Company provides the asphalt services for Blythe Development Co. Blythe Development employs over 900 employees. This large, experienced workforce enables Blythe Development to self-perform 80% of site groundwork, which gives them greater control than competitors who must subcontract the bulk of the job.
General Description
The foreman supervises field operations of a grading crew. They will also engage in the trade work performed by the crew. For this position we are looking for full crews, including operators and laborers.
Key Duties
- Knowledgeable in the areas of excavation and grading
- Directly supervisors grading crew, reporting to Superintendent
- Operates and supervises the operation of heavy equipment on project sites
- Reads, understands, and interprets drawings and specifications
- Provides reports on time and materials
- Ensure all safety precautions and quality standards are met
- Use of heavy equipment and supervision of the use of heavy equipment
- Flexibility with schedule changes, location changes, time of shift changes.
- Experience operating relevant heavy equipment
- 5 years, NCDOT, commercial and/or residential grading experience
- 3 years supervisory experience
- Ability to lift, push, pull, and/or carry 50 lbs
- Employee Stock Ownership Program
- Paid Time Off
- Vehicle Allowance
- Company-provided Cell Phone
- 401k matching
- Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, supplemental insurance programs
Drug-Free Workplace