Foreman/Finish Blade Operator

Key Duties And Responsibilities

• Spread and level dirt, gravel, and stone to finish grade specifications for highways, streets, and subdivisions.
• Read and interpret project plans, blueprints, grade stakes, and 'blue tops' to determine required elevations and slopes.
• Operate equipment equipped with GPS, laser, or sonic grade control systems to achieve automated precision.
• Cut and maintain ditches and crowns to ensure proper water runoff and prevent erosion.
• Fine-grade aggregate to tolerances suitable for asphalt or concrete pavement application.
• Conduct comprehensive pre-shift and post-shift safety inspections (fluids, tires, blades, hydraulics) and document findings in maintenance logs.
• Perform minor field maintenance, including greasing, cleaning filters, and changing grader blades/cutting edges.
• Identify and avoid potential hazards such as utility lines, overhead obstructions, and ground personnel; maintain high situational awareness in high-traffic zones.
• Strictly adhere to all Martin Marietta safety policies, OSHA regulations, and environmental permits.
• Cookordination with loaders, haul trucks, and rollers via two-way radio to ensure efficient material flow and cycle times.
• Provide guidance and training to junior operators on equipment best practices and safety protocols.
• Perform auxiliary labor duties as needed, such as manual raking, shovel work, or operating secondary equipment (rollers, loaders, water trucks) during downtime.
• Ensure work sites are maintained with adequate berms and drainage to prevent erosion and meet environmental regulations.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma, GED, or relevant experience.
• Work Experience: 3+ years of experience Operating Heavy Equipment, with a focus on Finish Blade/Fine Grading in a Paving or Heavy Highway environment, preferred.
• Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities: OSHA compliance and regulations, GPS proficiency (3D grade control technology and interpreting digital site models), mechanical aptitude, technical aptitude, detail oriented, time management, effective communicator (written and spoken).