Foreman, Dirt Work

We are seeking a full‑time Heavy Equipment Operator/Foreman to run a small crew and operate heavy equipment. The role involves grading, excavating, loading, hauling, trenching, driving metal posts, and moving dirt to facilitate various earthwork 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 tasks as requested by clients.

Qualifications

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

Physical Requirements

• Physically fit for 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.
• Use hands for manipulation and verbal communication; must have adequate distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

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.