Dirt Foreman - Primoris Heavy Civil - Waco, TX

Primoris Services Corporation•Waco, TX

27d•Onsite

About The Position

Primoris Heavy Civil is seeking to hire an experienced civil/dirt foreman for an ongoing project site in Waco, Tx. Experience on DOTD roadway construction, GPS grade control, and soil stabilization is preferred but not required. Qualified candidates will be responsible for running the day-to-day roadway operations and the construction site and directing crews as a working foreman.

Requirements

3-5 years of experience in heavy civil construction
Proven experience as a foreman or lead operator in mass grading and site development
Strong knowledge of grading, drainage, and compaction requirements
Ability to read and interpret construction plans, profiles, cross-sections, and staking/grade information
Experience working with survey crews, grade checking, and rods
Familiarity with DOT specifications and roadway/bridge construction standards
Planning and scheduling.
Read and understand drawings, specification, safety, and quality standards and effectively utilize all trade tools and equipment relevant to the work.
Ability to work in fast-paced, outdoor environments and adapt to changing conditions
Comply with company drug and alcohol policy
Pass required physical exams as needed
Climb ladders, scaffolds, and work safely at heights
Stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and work in confined spaces
Lift and carry up to 50 lbs. safely, requesting help for heavier loads
Stand or walk for extended periods on uneven ground surfaces
Work extended hours in outdoor conditions including heat, cold, humidity, and rain
Be clean-shaven when required to wear respirators or other PPE

Nice To Haves

Experience on DOTD roadway construction
GPS grade control
Soil stabilization

Responsibilities

Responsible for running the day-to-day roadway operations on a construction site.
Directs a crew as a working foreman and performs skilled work in the grading, leveling and preparation of roadway sections and related work as required.
Tracking and recording daily production of the crews and reporting back to the superintendent.
Inputting daily time sheets and other job-related paperwork.
Manage, supervise, and coordinate onsite work crews.
Supervise and lead crews performing excavation, grading, embankment, and subgrade preparation.
Coordinate daily activities with project managers, superintendents, subcontractors, and equipment operators.
Interpret and implement project plans, blueprints, and grade stakes.
Ensure proper use and maintenance of heavy equipment such as dozers, graders, excavators, scrapers, and compactors.
Monitor job site conditions and adjust work plans to meet productivity and schedule goals.
Enforce safety policies and procedures in compliance with OSHA and company standards.
Conduct daily safety meetings (toolbox talks) and ensure crew adherence to safety practices.
Track production quantities and report progress to management.
Identify and resolve field issues, including conflicts with utilities, soil conditions, or design discrepancies.
Maintain quality control to ensure work meets specifications and tolerances.
Train, mentor, and evaluate crew members.
Manage subcontractors in roadway operations.