Grading Foreman
Granite Construction
Grading Foreman
Granite Construction
General contractor, construction materials producer
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General Summary
Essential Job Accountabilities
Measures distances from reference points to locate boundaries of construction site.
Directs work crews engaged in operating vehicles and machines to dump, scrape, and spread dirt.
Verifies curvature of graded surface, using hand level.
Performs other duties as described under Supervisor.
May supervise bituminous paving crew (Supervisor, Asphalt Paving.
May supervise work crew engaged in operating machines to tamp, roll, and smooth surface for subgrade of highway and be designated Supervisor, Fine Grading.
May supervise workers engaged in laying drainage tile and concrete and metal culverts, and be designated Supervisor, Culvert Laying.
May be designated according to activity of workers supervised as Supervisor, Dumping; Supervisor, Rough Grading.
Education
High School Diploma, GED or equivalent years of experience
Work Experience
The amount of specific job training required to learn the techniques, information, and facility needed for average performance in this position is from 2 to 4 years.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Workers should be able to:
Read engineering drawing
Practice good safety habits
Work in dusty or dirty surroundings
Follow instructions and meet set standards
Judge distances and slopes accurately
Make decisions based on verifiable standards.
Physically, workers must be able to:
Stoop, bend, and crouch
Use hands, arms, and legs fully
See well (either naturally or with correction)
Lift up to 50 pounds, with frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
Additional requirements:
Our Benefits at a Glance:
Building tomorrow starts with you, and Granite knows that you can excel only if we support you in and out of the workplace. That is why we offer a broad benefits package that includes, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending plans, as well as special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness, and more.
Hourly employees may choose from two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross, including our most popular plan, for which 100% of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible employees. Employees can also opt into a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
As part of our investment in your future outside of the workplace, Granite provides a 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that salaried employees defer into their 401(k) plans, which vests immediately.
Projects with joint-venture agreements (JVs), benefits will be governed by those agreements. For positions covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBAs), the benefits will be governed by the applicable CBA.
Benefits may vary for positions located outside of the continental United States.
Pay may vary based on relevant experience, skills, location, and education among other factors. Collective Bargaining Agreements will govern as applicable.
About Granite Construction Incorporated
Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.
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Notice to Staffing Agencies
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General contractor, construction materials producer
Granite Construction builds infrastructure in the United States as a large, integrated contractor and materials producer. Its projects come from coordinating design, planning, execution, and quality control across services like general contracting, construction management, and its various brands (Garco Testing Laboratories, Granite Construction Supply & Sign Shop, Granite Industrial, Granite Power, Intermountain Slurry Seal, and Layne). The company differentiates itself through its scale and breadth of capabilities, from testing labs to material supply to specialized contracting, backed by a history of hard work and honesty. Its goal is to move goods and people efficiently and improve how people live, work, and play by delivering reliable, high-value infrastructure and building strong partnerships to create a better world.
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