Auger Crew Lead Operator - AD

Fabcon • Grove City, OH

8h

About The Position

The Auger Crew Lead Operator leads a Fabcon field auger crew while working alongside the team to install augers for precast concrete erection. The role directs daily work, verifies layouts and underground utility locates, and ensures the crew and equipment are ready to work safely. It is a permanent, full-time position with a Monday–Friday, 7 a.m.–4 p.m. shift, and requires travel and the ability to work extensive overtime as needed. The work is outdoors year-round in all weather conditions and can involve working at heights and on uneven ground.

Requirements

• Valid Class A commercial driver’s license and at least two years of commercial driving experience.
• Experience operating a skid steer.
• Knowledge of precast concrete erection, crane setup, and crane signaling.
• Ability to read shop drawings and use transits, levels, and laser levels.
• Ability to use computers and tablets, communicate clearly, anticipate jobsite problems, and adapt as work changes.
• Ability to travel, work extensive overtime as needed, and work outdoors year-round in all weather conditions.
• Ability to work at heights, navigate uneven ground, move at least 50 lbs., and climb onto a flatbed trailer.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• OSHA 30-hour training.

Responsibilities

• Lead and work alongside the auger crew, assign daily tasks, and promote teamwork.
• Verify auger installation details and confirm underground utility locates are complete before installation begins.
• Read shop drawings and lay out auger locations using construction measuring equipment.
• Inspect augers before use, maintain augers and braces as needed, and organize work to minimize cleanup.
• Enforce Fabcon safety procedures and applicable OSHA, ISO, and DOT requirements.
• Record and review crew hours for payroll accuracy, submit daily reports by tablet, and complete local union new-hire paperwork as needed.
• Coordinate with general contractors, subcontractors, and customers, and promptly raise jobsite issues with the superintendent.

Benefits

• Union benefits.
• Safety boot and prescription safety eyewear reimbursement.
• Employee referral bonuses.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Competitive pay.
• Ongoing training.
• Opportunities to advance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED