Foreman (Fine Grade)

Autry Grading is looking for an experienced fine-grade foreman to work hand in hand with laborers and operators to complete projects.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

• Must be committed to providing and promoting a safe work environment;
• Communicate with the Superintendent, Municipality inspectors, and Project Managers as to the daily job specifications;
• Ability to follow directions;
• Performs various skilled tasks with a motor grader, dozer, and various other heavy equipment that are associated with grading operations.
• Uses various tools such as a shovel, rake, lute, broom, pick, hammer, saw, pneumatic hammer, drill, tamp and concrete saw;
• Understands and interprets drawings, specifications, and construction stakes as required to build the project to the engineered design;
• Manage crew and employees to safely, efficiently, and accurately complete projects while promoting growth and the development of assigned employees; and
• Ability to perform the essential job functions and perform other duties as assigned. We do not have operating-only positions , all employees are expected to do whatever work is required as a team to get the job done.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS :

• The job requires the following motions : standing, walking, stretching, bending, lifting, pulling, twisting, throwing, reaching and squatting;
• Operate the motor grader and bulldozer with or without GPS;
• Requires regular lifting of or in excess of 25 pounds and occasionally up to 80 pounds;
• Walking and standing may require a full day of 9 to 12 hours;
• Will be exposed to sometimes extreme hot and cold temperatures; and
• Jobs require riding to and from projects in various locations within our geographic region;
• Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and the general public at all times;
• Report to work at the designated start time;
• Be able to work long hours when required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

• 3 years of experience operating a motor grader and a minimum of 1 year running a grade crew;
• Pass pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check;
• Be able to provide valid documentation for the I-9 Immigration document;
• Strictly adhere to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook;
• Have the willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required;
• Be at least age 21 years of age;
• Have a valid NC Drivers License with a good driving record;

BENEFITS (after waiting periods) :

• Company-assigned vehicle to commute from residence to job site
• BCBSNC health insurance - employee, spouse, and family plans available
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (holidays, personal days & vacations)
• 401(k)

About Autry Grading, Inc. :

We are a family owned and operated grading and utility contractor. We have been in business since 1979 and currently have 70+ full time employees.

We strife to deliver quality sites to our clients on time and under budget, while maintaining a family atmosphere for our employees.