Crew Leader - Site Work

Full‑time Heavy Equipment Operator/Foreman position responsible for running a small crew and operating heavy equipment on various earth‑work projects.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment including excavators, mini excavators, and bobcats while supervising a small crew daily.
• Install erosion control measures such as silt fence and super‑silt fence.
• Excavate for and build bioretention facilities, rain gardens, ponds, sediment basins, and other storm‑water management facilities/BMPs.
• Muck out and re‑grade ponds.
• Shoot grades for stakeout and read/interpret cut sheets.
• Fine grade and install underdrain on roadway projects.
• Complete other grading and excavation needs per client requests.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years relevant heavy‑equipment operating experience.
• Proficient with mini excavators and/or bobcats (experience with full‑size excavators, loaders, and dozers is a huge plus).
• Ability to communicate directly with clients and manage crew members.
• Reliable transportation and a current, valid driver’s license.

Physical Requirements

Employee must be physically fit to perform manual labor in all environments, including heavy lifting (up to 50 lb). Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must use hands and fingers for handling and feel, and be able to verbally communicate and listen. Vision requirements include distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment.

Compensation

Competitive salary rate plus bonuses.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• PTO & holiday pay.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Phone and company vehicle for business travel.