Grading Foreman

CK Contractors and Development LLC’s roots date back to 1966, and during the past 60 years, our team has been developing properties throughout the Southeast, earning the distinction of being one of the leading construction site development contractors.

We offer competitive wages and solid career opportunities. Are you looking to join a great team as a Grading Foreman?

The Grading Foreman can be either an exempt or non-exempt position responsible for managing and directing grading crews involved in site work.

• Oversee daily tasks of the grading crew.
• Read and understand project plans and specifications;
  Coordinate with site management for all grading.
• Reports on work to Superintendent.
• Experienced on all types of heavy equipment for dirt and site projects.
• Knowledgeable in the areas of dirt work, including excavation, grade work, surveying and final excavating work.
• Inspect work sites throughout construction process to ensure the quality and accuracy of work and survey for potential hazards or safety concerns.
• Coach team members by teaching them proper grading techniques.
• Monitor crews for organizational structure, sizing, crew mix ratios, and wage compliance in conjunction with Superintendent.
• Maintain active awareness of surroundings near the equipment to maintain the safety of all employees from potential hazards such as underground utility lines, other equipment, and other workers.
• Complete all required paperwork and submit as required.
• Interpret production schedules and comply with all federal, state, and other regulations, including Erosion Control Laws and Regulations.
• Monitor operations to ensure that health and safety standards are met.

• The ideal candidate will have 3 or more years’ experience as a Grade Foreman; a High School Diploma or GED is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability of managing people, equipment, and materials in a safe, efficient, and ethical manner.
• Must be able to perform the essential tasks satisfactorily.
• Must be well organized with a sense of urgency.
• Must demonstrate excellent safety awareness, and a willingness to comply with company policies and safety standards;
  Monitors the implementation of safety programs and processes;
  Provides coaching for improvement.
• Must be able to work with others to achieve company results;
  Have the ability to think critically to analyze information and make sound decisions.
• Effective communication with others is critical, both verbally and nonverbally; this includes the ability to listen to the ideas of others.
• Must have reliable transportation to be at work when scheduled and have the ability to travel.
  
  Periodic evenings, nights, weekends, and overtime hours are expected.
• Must be able to adapt and adjust to changing situations and priorities with a positive attitude.
• Must wear proper attire at all times including safety vests, safety glasses when appropriate, long pants, hard sole/close-toed shoes, and reflect a clean and presentable image.
• Continuous mental and visual attention is necessary to safety and effectively complete work tasks.

• This job requires the ability to lift, pull, and push up to 50 lbs; bend, stoop, kneel, reach, squat twist, and climb heavy equipment several times throughout the day, and balance at heights up to 6 feet from ground level. In addition, you must have the ability to be on your feet regularly and use hands, arms, and legs repeatedly on the job.
  
  This includes frequently walking on sloped ground and slippery and uneven surfaces, as well as working in confined areas.
• Must be able to climb on and off heavy equipment safely.
• Must be capable of being certified to enter confined spaces, including climbing into and out of excavations, using ladders or crawling, as required.
• This job requires the ability to perform essential tasks in less than favorable conditions. These may include but are not limited to:
  Performing strenuous work in varying temperatures, humidity, sand, wind, or other extreme inclement weather conditions for extended periods of time.
• Work may be performed in an environment with exposure to extremely hot materials, fuel fumes,…