Dirt Foreman

Looking to add a Dirt Foreman to lead crews and build work in Eastern Washington. This is a union position.Essential Job AccountabilitiesMeasures 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.EducationHigh School Diploma, GED or equivalent years of experienceWork ExperienceThe 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 AbilitiesWorkers should be able to:Read engineering drawingPractice good safety habitsWork in dusty or dirty surroundingsFollow instructions and meet set standardsJudge distances and slopes accuratelyMake decisions based on verifiable standards.Physically, workers must be able to:Stoop, bend, and crouchUse hands, arms, and legs fullySee well (either naturally or with correction)Lift up to 50 pounds, with frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.