Grading Foreman

Job Functions

• Communication – Communicates by phone, radio, e-mail and in person with superintendent, operators, laborers, customers, inspectors and site sub-contractors; gives hand signals to operators, as needed.
• Scheduling – Works with dispatcher and uses laptop computer to generate Daily Diary of manpower and equipment needs; continually monitors work progress to increase or reduce manpower and equipment, as needed.
• Driving – Drives company pick-up truck to and from work sites; drives on-site to view all work areas; may do off-site errands for small tools or supplies; provides escort while engineers are roading equipment; may be in a truck for up to 5 hours per day.
• Training/ Orientation – Reviews each job’s specifications with individual workers; conducts daily pre-task safety plans; provides on-going training to crews, as needed.
• Supervision – Communicates with grade setter and operators, as needed, to give feedback on work being performed; conducts informal and formal performance reviews; assures security of all equipment at end of shift.
• Operates Equipment – Operates all types of construction equipment for training and demonstration purposes or in the absence of an operator; operates equipment to test for operational difficulties, as reported by an operator; moves equipment to and from staging areas to work sites, as needed.
• Meeting Attendance – Attends management and training meetings, as scheduled; may be asked to serve on Safety Committee; drives or flies to off-site training and attends mandatory training, such as Safety, Leadership or CPR, as needed.
• Documentation – Uses handwriting or computer to write Daily Diary (to track labor and equipment hours of operation); documents Safety Training, charges on delivery invoices and a variety of forms, such as: Extra Work, Equipment Inspection, Employee Performance or Warnings, Incident Reports and Union Dispatch Confirmation forms.
• Loading/ Unloading – Loads supplies and tools into pick-up truck and unloads at sites, as needed; hitches/unhitches roller and laser trailers to pick-up to tow to/from job site; signs out equipment and supplies; operates ramps and chain binders, as needed to secure the load; drives RVC roller off trailer.

Qualification Standards

• Education/ Training: High School diploma or GED, required.
• Certification: Valid California Drivers License, Class C. CPR Certification.
• Member of the Operating Engineers Union, Local 3
• Experience: Minimum 7+ years experience in heavy civil or utility construction. Direct experience installing: Water, sewer, and storm drain systems Dry utilities (conduit, electrical, telecom) Pipe laying, trenching, backfilling and compaction practices Excavation & Earthwork: Operating in and around open trenches and deep excavations Understanding soil conditions, dewatering, and site grading Experience with trench protection systems (shoring, shielding, sloping) Equipment & Crew Coordination: Working knowledge of heavy equipment such as excavators, loaders, dozers, and trenchers Coordinating operators, laborers, and subcontractors in the field Ability to sequence work for productivity and safety Plans, Layout & Grades Reading and interpreting blueprints, utility plans, and profiles Understanding elevations, slope, and grade (often using lasers or GPS) Performing basic layout and verifying line and grade for pipe installation Safety & Compliance: Practical experience applying OSHA safety standards, especially trench safety Conducting tailgate/safety meetings and enforcing safe work practices Awareness of confined space requirements and hazard mitigation Basic math and basic computer skills; Good time management skills; Good verbal and written communication skills.

Employer Disclosure Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer Teichert and its subsidiaries pride themselves on being an Equal Opportunity Employer. Individuals seeking employment at our company are considered without regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done that will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing an undue hardship on the company.

Street Address

4533 E. Citron Ave
Fresno, CA 93725