Earthwork Foreman | Asphalt Paving Dirt Crew

Founded in 1968 in a small town in Northeast Iowa, Croell, Inc. has quickly expanded into an industry leader across central North America. As a top concrete and aggregate multi-state supplier with more than 150 locations in the USA, we’re dedicated to providing top-notch products and customer service. But our business doesn’t stop there! We’re also a leading concrete and asphalt paving contractor, dedicated to completing jobs efficiently and effectively. While we plan to continue to grow and expand, we maintain the family-owned core, small-town values, and strong work ethic that built the foundation of our success. Croell, Inc. offers excellent employment packages and training programs. Visit our website to learn more about our company and the career opportunities currently available at www.croell.com.

Job Type: Full-time with overtime

Experience: 3 years

Reports to: Operations Manager and/or Asphalt Superintendent, has supervisory responsibility

Wage: $27 per hour (based on experience and qualifications)

Benefits/Incentives:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program
• Company-Paid Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off, Holiday, and Bereavement Pay
• 401(k) with Company Match
• $2000 Sign-On Bonus
• Annual Safety Incentive and Clothing Allowance

  
  Job Summary:

  The Earthwork Foreman is responsible for leading and supervising an earthwork/dirt crew in support of asphalt paving operations. This position oversees daily field activities including excavation, grading, subgrade preparation, aggregate base placement, compaction, drainage, and general site preparation. The Earthwork Foreman is a full-time position that requires travel with overtime through peak season, reports to the Operations Manager and/or Asphalt Superintendent, and has supervisory responsibility.

  For more information regarding this position, contact Wes Grant at 307-359-8445.

  
  Primary Responsibilities:

  • Lead, supervise, and work alongside the earthwork/dirt crew during daily operations.
  • Oversee excavation, grading, subgrade preparation, aggregate base placement, compaction, and other earthwork associated with asphalt paving projects.
  • Ensure proper preparation of surfaces prior to asphalt placement.
  • Read and understand project plans, specifications, grades, elevations, and staking.
  • Use grade information and construction technology to ensure work is completed to proper elevations and specifications.
  • Coordinate the operation and movement of equipment such as dozers, motor graders, excavators, skid steers, loaders, compactors, and haul trucks.
  • Coordinate closely with paving crews, project managers, superintendents, truck drivers, subcontractors, and other personnel.
  • Perform daily inspections of the work area and help ensure equipment is being operated safely and properly.
  • Maintain a safe jobsite and ensure crew members follow company policies, OSHA requirements, and established safety procedures.
  • Conduct or assist with daily safety meetings and job hazard discussions.
  • Maintain accurate daily records including employee hours, equipment usage, production, materials, and job progress as required.
  • Maintain a professional working relationship with employees, customers, inspectors, subcontractors, and other project personnel.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

    
    Position Requirements:

• Consent to authorization of a pre-employment work screen, Motor Vehicle Record request, and drug test.
• Three or more years of experience in asphalt.
• High level of reasoning abilities (i.e. Meeting deadlines, Prioritize Company and customer needs, serving as a leader to both peers and direct reports).
• Possess excellent communication skills in both written and verbal form.
• Dependability and reliability by showing up to scheduled shifts on time and being prepared for work.

  
  Physical Requirements

• Ability to reach below/at/above shoulders
• Pushing/Pulling/Twisting/Bending
• Sitting/Standing/Balancing
• Operate hand and foot controls
• Simple/Firm grasping/Pinching
• Ability to lift/lower/carry over 50 pounds
• Squatting/Stooping/Crouching/Kneeling/Crawling

Croell, Inc. is an EEO/AA (equal opportunity/affirmative action) institution and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law in the programs or activities which it operates.

Croell, Inc. is an E-Verify participating employer.