Grading Foreman

Apply Description RESPONSIBILITIES To guide and direct activities on a given project while adhering to all company policies and OSHA / MSHA regulations, while meeting all production goals. · Operate all heavy equipment in a safe and efficient way according to all relevant legislation, policies and procedures · Carry out plan set forth by management and engineering · Read and interpret engineered plans and stake out in the field · Setup GPS base station and GPS guided equipment · Perform JSA, tool box talks and any required safety training / planning / communication that is particular to the project · Communicate production issues and constraints and implement plans to overcome them · Ensure heavy equipment is safely and securely stored · Participate in routine equipment maintenance · Practice ‘Safely, All Day’ · Complete daily fuel, load count and hour logs, daily · Complete daily workplace examinations and repair deficiencies · Maintain all credit card receipts, coded correctly and complete expense report turned in weekly · Maintain a professional appearance at all times · Maintain company vehicle to company standards · General daily preventative equipment maintenance · Maintain current tool inventory in maintenance trailer / truck · Maintain fuel tank level and inventory, communicate to management for deliveries · Keep the job site clean, prepared for inclement weather and on track · Maintain all erosion control devices and report deficiencies · Guide and lead the crew in all daily activities · Perform minor emergency repairs on equipment as needed KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND REQUIREMENTS Knowledge : · Equipment operation and maintenance · Equipment safety · General site preparation techniques and procedures · Site preparation surveying and layout · Knowledge of operation of front end loaders, dozers, graders, compactors, and other pieces of heavy equipment · Knowledge of equipment maintenance and storage · Knowledge of road construction and maintenance techniques · Knowledge of workplace safety requirements and procedures · Knowledge of equipment cleaning standards and procedures Skills : · Ability to operate all types of equipment according to the manufacturers recommendations · Ability to operate required equipment in a safe and responsible manner · Client service and public interaction skills · Team building · Analytical and problem solving skills · Decision making skills · Effective verbal and listening communications skills · Ability to communicate effectively in English · Ability to read and write to record pickups and maintain daily records · Stress management skills · Time management skills Personal Attributes : · Be honest, trustworthy and respectful · Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity · Be flexible · Demonstrate sound work ethics · Deal with the public in a positive, courteous and respectful manner Requirements : · Must have a valid driver’s…