JOB SUMMARY The Grade Operator Foreman is responsible for planning, coordinating, and supervising daily grading operations in a heavy highway and infrastructure construction environment. This position provides leadership to grading crews, coordinates workforce and equipment needs, ensures compliance with safety and quality standards, and supports successful completion of project schedules and production goals. The Grader Operator Foreman exercises independent judgment in directing field operations, resolving issues, and managing crew performance. Job Description • Direct and supervise daily grading operations and field crews to meet project objectives and production schedules. • Plan, assign, and coordinate workforce, equipment, and materials to ensure efficient project execution. • Promote a safe work environment by ensuring compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and jobsite requirements. • Review grading plans, specifications, elevations, and project requirements to ensure work is completed accurately and efficiently. • Coordinate grading activities with project management, survey personnel, subcontractors, and other trades. • Monitor grading operations to ensure compliance with project specifications, quality standards, and schedule requirements. • Identify schedule needs, resolve conflicts, and communicate project concerns to appropriate leadership. • Maintain required project documentation, including reports, material records, equipment utilization, and employee time reporting. • Support cost control efforts by monitoring resources, productivity, and efficient use of labor, equipment, and materials. • Train, mentor, and develop crew members in proper grading practices, equipment operation, and safe work procedures. • Operate graders and related equipment as necessary to support grading operations and ensure work is completed according to project specifications. • Ensure assigned equipment is properly inspected, maintained, and operated safely. • Perform additional duties as assigned. Job Requirements • Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of experience in heavy highway, roadway, grading, or earthwork construction. • Previous supervisory or crew leadership experience preferred. • Thorough knowledge of grading operations, grade control practices, roadway construction, and earthwork activities. • Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, grades, elevations, and construction drawings. • Strong knowledge of scheduling, planning, and production management. • Excellent interpersonal, communication, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills. • Strong time management and organizational skills. • Ability to effectively lead, motivate, and direct field personnel. • Must possess a valid driver's license. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions • Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including extreme heat and rain. • Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, push, pull, and climb throughout the workday. • Ability to lift and carry materials weighing up to 60 pounds as needed. • Ability to work around heavy equipment, construction traffic, and active jobsites. • Ability to enter and exit construction equipment multiple times throughout the workday. • Ability to work extended hours, including occasional weekends, based on project requirements. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. EEO/DFWP/ “Minorities, Females, Disabled, Vets”