Traveling Highway Guardrail Foreman

Geostabilization International•Boise, ID

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Traveling Highway Guardrail Foreman leads and works alongside a union crew installing guardrail, impact attenuators, sign structures, and other highway safety systems across the RoadGuard West service area. This is a traveling field position based out of the Boise, Idaho yard. The employee must live within commuting distance and report to the yard each Monday before traveling with the crew, unless already on an extended field assignment. Crews typically return Friday, though some projects require up to two weeks away from home. Schedules may include day or night shifts, weekends, and overtime. Night-shift foremen receive a $4.00-per-hour shift differential, and hours worked beyond 12 in a day are paid at time-and-a-half. The foreman plans daily work, assigns tasks, sets production goals, oversees safe equipment use and maintenance, coordinates site logistics and crew needs, and serves as the primary on-site contact for field operations. The role also includes safety activities, crew training and mentoring, coordination with the local union hall, project documentation, and communication with the Project Manager about scope changes and site conditions. This active, hands-on position is performed outdoors near live traffic and in changing weather. Physical duties include standing, walking, bending, twisting, climbing, using hand tools, operating construction equipment, and lifting and carrying at least 75 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
Three to five years of highway, roadway, or heavy civil construction experience.
At least two years of experience as a foreman, crew lead, or similar field leader.
Working knowledge of DOT specifications, work-zone traffic control, and OSHA construction safety requirements.
Experience operating or overseeing roadway construction equipment such as post drivers, skid steers, manlifts, drill rigs, augers, boom trucks, and dump trucks.
Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
Hands-on leadership style and willingness to work alongside the crew.
Ability to commute to the Boise yard and meet the Monday reporting requirement.
Willingness to travel regularly and remain away from home for up to two weeks at a time.
Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and overtime based on project needs.
Ability to use a smartphone or tablet for timekeeping, daily reporting, and project communication.
Ability to regularly stand, walk, bend, twist, and climb; use hand tools and operate construction equipment; lift and carry at least 75 pounds; and work outdoors in varying temperatures and weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

Experience working under a union collective bargaining agreement.
OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 – Construction certification.
ATSSA Traffic Control Supervisor (TCS) certification or equivalent.
Flagger certification.
First Aid and CPR certification.

Responsibilities

Lead and work alongside a union crew installing guardrail, impact attenuators, sign structures, and other highway safety systems.
Plan daily work, assign tasks, and set production goals to keep projects safe, on schedule, and within budget.
Conduct toolbox talks, job hazard analyses (JHAs), and jobsite safety inspections.
Read and interpret construction plans, shop drawings, specifications, and traffic control plans.
Coordinate jobsite setup, traffic control, materials, equipment, and crew needs.
Ensure equipment is operated safely, inspected regularly, and properly maintained.
Coordinate manpower needs with the local union hall and handle crew-related issues professionally.
Train and mentor crew members while providing clear direction and feedback.
Serve as the primary on-site contact for field operations.
Complete daily reports, timesheets, production logs, and equipment and material records.
Communicate scope changes, unexpected site conditions, and additional work to the Project Manager.