Grade Foreman

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C. Plecker & Sons is a leading grading and heavy highway contractor committed to excellence, safety, and integrity. Join our team and help build the infrastructure that makes a difference.

Your safety is our priority

Work with skilled and dedicated professionals

Opportunities for advancement and training

Health insurance, 401(k), and paid time off

Job Title Grade Foreman

Employment Type

Full-Time

The Grade Foreman is responsible for supervising and coordinating grading and sitework operations on construction projects. This position leads field crews, operates and oversees heavy equipment, and ensures grading work is completed safely, accurately, efficiently, and according to project plans and specifications. This position will also directly communicate with Clients, Inspectors, Owner, Etc. Must be able to provide progress updates and look aheads to clients as needed.

• Supervise and coordinate daily activities of grading and sitework crews.
• Read and interpret construction plans, grading plans, elevations, and specifications.
• Establish and maintain proper grades and elevations throughout the project.
• Direct excavation, earthmoving, back filling, compaction, and fine grading operations.
• Coordinate the use of bulldozers, excavators, motor graders, loaders, compactors, and other heavy equipment.
• Ensure work is performed according to project plans, specifications, and established schedules.
• Monitor jobsite conditions and identify potential grading or drainage issues.
• Communicate daily work plans and expectations to crew members.
• Coordinate with project superintendents, project managers, subcontractors, inspectors, and other trades.
• Monitor crew productivity and equipment usage.
• Enforce company safety policies and maintain a safe, organized jobsite.
• Perform daily inspections of work areas and report project progress or concerns to management.
• Assist with training and developing crew members.
• Perform other duties as required to support successful completion of projects.

• 10+ years operating heavy equipment (grading experience preferred)
• Experience with Trimble GPS Rover for Grading and Utilities.
• Must be able to communiate with Clients and attend meetings as needed.
• Reliable, safety-minded, and willing to work outdoors year-round

• Health insurance and 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Steady, year-round work with overtime opportunities
• Training and advancement — many of our foremen started in the seat