We are hiring a road foreman to run civil and commercial projects in the Alexandria area as well as parts of central MN. We offer competitive wages, consistent hours, overtime pay, prevailing wage, and opportunities to grow your career.
Position & Company Details
- Ferguson Brothers Excavating is a family-owned company that has served the area for 45 years. We have 2 other companies – Ferguson Asphalt Paving and Ferguson Aggregate & Crushing.
- This is a seasonal position from April to December. Some emergency work is done throughout the winter.
- We offer competitive wages and benefits which can include: health insurance, 401k, 401k employer contributions, paid time off, and profit sharing. Pay is based on experience.
- We do government, commercial, and residential work in the Alexandria, MN area. Some projects may be in other parts of MN or surrounding states.
Responsibilities:
The primary responsibility is to operate heavy machinery to dig, grade, level, etc. for road projects and commercial buildings. Additionally, you will manage your job site and your crew to ensure that projects are completed efficiently and safely.
- Operate dozers, excavators, graders, and other heavy equipment to grade, level, excavate, push materials, etc. for road construction projects.
- Operate heavy equipment safely and efficiently.
- Oversee the project and crews engaged in the excavation and road construction projects.
- Comply with the company safety program.
- Review project plans, specifications, and schedules.
- Help to ensure projects are completed within budget and on time.
- Keep accurate records to describe and certify work performed.
- Complete required paperwork accurately and on time.
- Job cost tracking and reporting.
- Perform routine maintenance on the equipment, such as greasing, checking fluid levels, and cleaning the equipment.
- Performs other tasks as needed.
Job Requirements:
- 3+ years dozer operating experience on excavation/construction jobs. 5+ years preferred.
- 3+ years excavator operating experience on excavation/construction jobs. 5+ years preferred.
- 3+ years grader operating experience on excavation/construction jobs. 5+ years preferred.
- 3+ years skidloader operating experience on excavation/construction jobs. 5+ years preferred.
- Extensive experience reading and following blueprints and job plans.
- Experience setting up and using dozer GPS systems.
- Excellent communication skills with clients, contractors, and colleagues.
- Organized with strong attention to detail.
- Self-directed and reliable.
- Some computer skills needed.
- Applicants with CDL A license preferred.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 – 65 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Extended hours
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Experience:
- GPS: 1 year (Preferred)
- Commercial construction: 1 year (Preferred)
- Excavator: 2 years (Required)
- Dozer: 2 years (Required)
- Grader operation: 2 years (Preferred)
- Blueprint reading: 3 years (Required)
- Heavy equipment operation: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
Ability to Relocate:
- Alexandria, MN: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person