Excavation Foreman

Foreman

Jeff Asbell Excavating and Trucking, Inc, a division of Asbell Companies, is currently looking to hire a Foreman with a minimum of 3 years of experience as a foreman on excavation projects.  Successful candidates must be able to efficiently schedule and manage manpower, operate heavy equipment, work extended hours and be willing to travel.

Asbell Companies is a rapidly growing, highly diversified company that works year-round and offers top pay, great benefits including health and dental insurance, a 401k retirement plan, paid time off, with opportunities for professional growth, and much more. This is an opportunity for someone to join a growing division under strong leadership with competitive starting pay plus long-term growth with a company that is driven to succeed.

Duties:

• Manage employees to meet duties/requirements as assigned by the Superintendent
• Must be able to read plans
• Execute a job effectively and efficiently
• Operate heavy equipment, including but not limited to trackhoe, backhoe, motor graders, bulldozer, front-end loader, skid steer, articulated truck and roller.
• Ability to work well with Owner’s and General Contractors.
• Follows all safety procedures
• Records field notes as requested
• Safeguards employer equipment, inspecting, cleaning and greasing as needed
• GPS Experience preferred but not mandatory.
• Experience with Water, Sewer, Storm and Earthwork

Requirements:

• 10-hour OSHA
• Proficient in finish grading operations for dirt and base
• Ability to communicate effectively with others; able to clearly direct operations based on direction from Superintendent involving multiple pieces of equipment; can learn and retain new skills
• Availability for Emergency Response
• Valid driver's license
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen
• Maintain equipment to be clean and in a safe operating condition, perform Pre and Post shift inspections, add lubricants or fluids as needed and communicate any needed maintenance or repair issues to the Shop
• Travel is infrequent but may require some overnight travel, weekends and overtime.

Benefits include:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance after 60 days of full-time employment
• 401(k) Program with Match
• Life Insurance Policy
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off Accrues from Day 61

EOE M/F/V/D