What are the responsibilities and job description for the Foreman (Earthwork / Grading) position at Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction?
Application Instructions
Now Hiring a Foreman With Site Grading Experience.
Would you like to be part of a focused, dedicated team? Do you want to work and grow with other motivated, ambitious people?
Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction offers challenging career opportunities, extensive training and employee development along with an opportunity to grow your career and thrive under Ralph L. Wadsworth reputation for excellence. We offer excellent benefits and supply you with the tools you need to maximize your potential and growth.
Benefits Include
Lead and supervise field operations for heavy earthwork, site grading, and data center projects. Oversee grading crews, operate heavy equipment, and ensure quality and safety on-site.
Key Responsibilities
We are an equal opportunity employer: We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, military status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Now Hiring a Foreman With Site Grading Experience.
Would you like to be part of a focused, dedicated team? Do you want to work and grow with other motivated, ambitious people?
Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction offers challenging career opportunities, extensive training and employee development along with an opportunity to grow your career and thrive under Ralph L. Wadsworth reputation for excellence. We offer excellent benefits and supply you with the tools you need to maximize your potential and growth.
Benefits Include
- Competitive Pay
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Holiday Pay
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Retirement Plan - 401K, employees will receive a company contribution up to 5%
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Growth and Career Advancement
Lead and supervise field operations for heavy earthwork, site grading, and data center projects. Oversee grading crews, operate heavy equipment, and ensure quality and safety on-site.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and coordinate grading crew activities, including hands-on equipment operation
- Interpret blueprints, layout work sites, and shoot grades using levels and GPS
- Inspect work for compliance with specs and safety standards
- Optimize production methods and crew efficiency
- Estimate materials, monitor schedules, and adjust workflows to meet deadlines
- Maintain strong knowledge of equipment capabilities and limitations
- A minimum of 5 years of supervising / crew leadership experience
- A minimum of 8 years of experience of dirt and grading work (subgrade treatment, fine grading).
- A minimum of 8 year (overall) of operating large heavy equipment experience
- A minimum of 8 years of main roadway / highway construction experience required
- Work Safely
- Be able to carry 70 lbs. or more – frequent cross body movements such as bending, climbing, twisting, balancing, stooping, etc.
- High School diploma/GED preferred.
- Flexible availability to include overtime and weekends.
- Valid Driver’s license
- Know how to shoot grade with level an some knowledge of GPS
- Good eye to hand coordination a must. Depth Perception required.
- Experience find grading with various pieces of equipment
We are an equal opportunity employer: We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, military status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.