Grading and Utilities Foreman

Job Description

Rogers Group, Inc., headquartered in Nashville, is a privately held aggregates and asphalt highway construction company operating in 12 states with over 3,500 employees. RGI, established in 1908, has the distinction of being recognized as the largest privately held aggregate producer in the United States.

We have 86 quarries and 56 asphalt plants across Tennessee, Mississippi, Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, North Carolina, Kentucky, Arkansas, Texas, Indiana, Illinois, and Ohio.

Rogers Group Inc. is currently seeking an experienced Grading & Utilities Foreman for the Middle Tennessee Site Work Operations area reporting directly to the Area Construction Manager. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated ability to lead safety, quality, and revenue generation throughout our existing operations and additional operations through growth.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide planning, supervision and documentation for grading activities and utility installations.
• Responsibilities will also include training personnel in setting of grade, equipment operation, and other tasks involved in Utilities & Pipe operations.
• Responsible for overseeing, coaching and modeling safety procedures and policies at all times.
• Provides leadership and is responsible for safety, scheduling, workforce planning, coordinating, supervising and assisting with cost control; ensuring the consistent and fair application of all SSC policies and procedures.
• Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of field employees in site, road, and subdivision construction.
• Knowledge of mass grading, pipe sequencing and placement of underground utilities. Ability to do field layout and coordinating with surveyors and engineers as required.
• Inspects work site to determine sequencing and method of grading operations and utility installation, as well as survey for potential hazards or safety concerns.
• Knowledge of sediment control devices, erosion regulations, and installation methods.
• Identifies, verifies, and reports any scheduling conflicts, needs, or deficiencies with other crews and subcontractors to the appropriate persons when applicable.
• Understands and communicates safety policies and procedures to ensure compliance in all areas of safety, while identifying the needs for crew safety training.
• Responsible for daily safety meetings with topics applicable to the jobsite.
• Completes a JSA for tasks dependent on the specific task and severity of potential damage or injury.
• Assesses the competency and capability of employees on the project and evaluates the capabilities of the crew members.
• Recognizes and addresses issues/problems that may arise among crew members and provides effective resolutions and guidance.
• Supervise all company equipment and vehicle use; ensure all maintenance procedures are being followed. This is to include daily pre-ops on all equipment.
• Ability to troubleshot equipment issues and work with mechanics and vendors to provide economical solutions.

Qualifications:

• Must have 3-5 years supervisory experience in Grading/Utilities operations.
• Effective communication and leadership skills.
• 3 plus years' experience operating heavy construction equipment is required.
• Read and understand grade stakes.
• Interpret the drawings and specifications for the job.
• Work in an environment with noise levels that may require hearing protection.
• Must be willing to work overtime, weekends, and extended hours as needed.
• Must be able to work outside in all types of weather conditions.
• Willingness to work in a team environment.
• Must be willing to adhere to RGI and OSHA safety standards.

About Us

Rogers Group, Inc., headquartered in Nashville, is a privately held aggregates and asphalt highway construction company operating in 12 states with over 3,500 employees. RGI, established in 1908, has the distinction of being recognized as the largest privately held aggregate producer in the United States.

RGI EEO Statement

It is the policy of Rogers Group, Inc. to recruit, hire, and promote individuals based on demonstrated merit and qualifications. We are committed to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation as protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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