Civil Operations ​/ Erosion Control Foreman

Civil Operations / Erosion Control Foreman

• Location:
  
  MAIN, Pittsburg , KS
• Pay Method:
  Hourly
• Employee Type:
  Full Time
• Date Posted: 08/04/2026
• Hourly Rate: $25.00 to $35.00

Company: RFB Construction Company, Inc.

Location: Kansas (Local & Statewide; Travel Monday through Friday, home every weekend)

Job Type: Full-Time (Overtime Available)

Pay Rate: $25.00 – $35.00+/hour (Depending on Experience) + Overtime Opportunities

About RFB Construction

Founded on hard work, family values, and a commitment to building a lasting legacy, RFB Construction is a premier, 100% woman-owned heavy civil and highway contractor headquartered in rural Kansas. For over three decades, we have partnered with top-tier general contractors to construct critical infrastructure—from state highways and airport under drains to complex earthwork, specialized seeding, and environmental stabilization.

We believe that true success is measured by the strength of our community, the safety of our crews, and the quality of the landscape we shape together. When you invest your career with RFB, you aren't just another operator on a job site—you are part of a tight-knit team that honors traditional grit with modern career growth. Through our RFB Elevation Program, we actively invest in our foremen and field leaders, providing clear pathways for career advancement, ongoing leadership training, equipment mastery, and internal promotion.

Position Overview

Are you a seasoned heavy equipment operator and natural leader ready to take the next step in your career? RFB Construction is seeking an experienced, safety-driven Erosion Control & Civil Operations Foreman to lead field crews across Kansas.

In this role, you will act as the operational link between the field and management, driving zero-incident safety cultures, operating heavy iron with extreme efficiency, and executing complex state and prime contractor specifications for highway civil, seeding, and structural stabilization projects. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment, bringing a proactive mindset, constructive ideas, and a willingness to learn and continuously improve our operations.

Key Responsibilities & Core Duties

1. Technical Field, Plan Reading & Material Mastery

Plan & Stationing Execution: Precisely read and execute project blueprints, slope requirements, site staking, and plan stationing’s.

Material & Application Standards: Learn and apply critical application rates, seed varieties, commercial fertilization blends, and structural stabilization materials strictly per state and prime contractor specifications.

Precision Tools: Proficiently operate and maintain laser equipment on site.

2. Heavy Equipment Fleet, Load Securement & CDL Transport Operations

Equipment Mastery: Operate company iron with high production speeds, extreme efficiency, and zero safety shortcuts. Maintain operational mastery across track hoes, excavators, skid-loaders/skid steers, backhoes, loaders, silt fence plows, and high-horsepower farm tractors utilizing matching agricultural attachments.

Loading & Tie-Down Expertise: Know how to properly load, secure, and tie down various equipment and materials, including skid steers, erosion blankets, rakes, and silt fence plows.

CDL Hauling & Load Capacities: Operate Class A CDL vehicles (including dually trucks weighing over 26,000 lbs pulling gooseneck trailers) while remaining fully familiar with load capacities and hauling long distances across public highways and construction sites. Transport diverse construction materials, erosion control supplies, and heavy equipment safely to and from job sites.

3. Pre-Trip, Post-Trip & Fleet Safety Standards

Take rigorous care of gear and crew. Strictly execute company pre-trip and post-trip commercial vehicle and heavy equipment inspections—checking fluids, safety mechanisms, pins, structural integrity, tires, and brake systems before and after every single shift.

4. Regulatory, Chemical & Site Safety Compliance

Ensure that all Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for materials hauled, applied, or stored are 100% accurate, organized, and physically present in your truck binder at all times.

Drive a tight, zero-incident safety culture on-site,…