REEVES | Grading Foreman - Charlotte, NC

About the role

Reeves Construction Company, a Colas USA subsidiary operating in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Missouri, and Arkansas, is seeking a Grading Foreman based out of Charlotte, NC. The role involves managing and directing grading crews involved in site work, paving, and utilities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise various phases of a grading operation, including maintenance of equipment, employees, and distribution of product.
• Must be able to read and interpret plans.
• Must have the knowledge and ability to set and check grade.
• Must have excellent communication skills in working with the Department of Transportation and other customers, as well as in working with employees and subcontractors.
• Implement environmental, health and safety regulations and policies (local, state and government).
• Arrange for maintenance and repair of equipment, including keeping equipment serviced, lubricated, and in good working order, including good housekeeping.
• Plan, organize, and coordinate daily activities and work assignments for your team.
• Analyze construction equipment and trucking requirements on the job.
• Aid Superintendent in tracking costs.
• Responsible for deliveries, productions, and record keeping. Maintain daily records of all significant project facts, events, and conditions.
• Have an understanding of the dangers involved in an interstate operation.
• Have a basic knowledge of abilities and limitations in all applications.
• Recognize potential problems before breakdowns occur.
• Work safely and follow the policies and procedures of the company.
• Instruct and train employees and ensure the safety of the workers.
• Accurately track and report daily work hours for crew, equipment utilization, and quantities of work performed.

Requirements

• Five or more years of experience in roadway and site construction.
• Knowledge of traffic control standards.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Sense of urgency and ability to respond to changing situations.
• Knowledge of and ability to operate grading equipment such as Excavators, Dozers, Loaders, etc.
• GPS experience (preferred; not required).
• Ability and willingness to travel and work away from home for extended periods.
• Ability to communicate fluently in the English language, both verbally and in written form.
• Possess a valid, current driver’s license.
• At least 18 years of age.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to climb onto and up and down several times a day.
• Must withstand vibration from job site conditions as well as noise from other equipment.
• Must be able to use arms, hands, and feet in repetitive motions.
• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach and signal with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell.
• Frequently required to stand and walk.
• Occasionally required to sit.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Employees must have 20/40 vision, either naturally or with corrective lenses.
• Hearing should be excellent or corrected by audio device.

Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is exposed to moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions, and vibration.
• The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; and chemicals.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Benefits And General Information

• Competitive pay & comprehensive benefits include paid holidays, vacation, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, group health plan options (incl. medical, dental & vision, HSA, FSA), short term disability benefits & 401(k)/401(k) Roth w/company match.
• This Organization Participates in E-Verify**Drug-Free Workplace** Colas Inc. And Its Subsidiaries Are An Equal Opportunity Employer. For Details On The Specifics Of This Commitment, Please Click Here To View The EEO Document.
• If You Are An Individual With a Disability And Require a Reasonable Accommodation To to meet the requirements of the role in which you are applying complete any part of the application processaccess or use the online application process and need an alternative method for applying Please contact Colas Inc. at 973-290-9082 or send an email to ColasRecruiter@colasinc.com.