Grade Foreman

Posted May 23, 2025

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Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled and dependable Grade Foreman to lead grading operations on residential and commercial construction sites. This hands-on role involves operating heavy equipment, interpreting site plans, managing crews, and ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to spec. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of foreman experience, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to safety. Must be able to perform physical labor, work long hours in varying weather, and travel to job sites across the region. A valid NC driver’s license, OSHA 10/30 certification (or ability to obtain), and passing a pre-employment drug screen and background check are required. We offer competitive pay and benefits, including health insurance, 401(k), paid time off, and six paid holidays.

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Essential Job Functions:

• Must be committed to providing and promoting a safe work environment;
• Communicate with Superintendent, Municipality inspectors, and Project Managers as to the daily job scope of work;
• Ability to follow directions;
• Perform tasks with excavators, dozers, skid steers and other heavy equipment associated with grading operations.
• Understands and interprets drawings, specifications and construction stakes as required to build project to the engineered design;
• Manage crew and employees to safely, efficiently, accurately complete projects while promoting growth and the development of assigned employees; and
• Ability to perform the essential job functions and perform other duties as assigned. We do not have operating only positions; all employees are expected to do whatever work is required as a team to get the job done.

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Position Requirements:

• The job requires the following motions: standing, walking, stretching, bending, lifting, pulling, twisting, throwing, reaching and squatting;
• Operate machines with or without GPS;
• Requires regular lifting of or more than 25 pounds and occasionally up to 80 pounds;
• Walking and standing may require a full day of 9 to 12 hours;
• Will be exposed to sometimes extreme hot and cold temperatures; and
• Jobs requires riding to and from projects in various locations within our geographic region;
• Adhere to safety rules and possess or be able to obtain OSHA 10 and OSHA 30
• Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors and the general public always;
• Report to work at the designated start time;
• Be able to work long hours when required.

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Minimum Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of proven experience in the field as a successful grade foreman;
• Pass pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check;
• Be able to provide valid documentation for the I-9 Immigration document;
• Strictly adhere to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook;
• Have the willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required;
• Be at least age 21 years of age;
• Have a valid NC Drivers License with a good driving record;
• Pass a pre-employ drug screen.
• Agree to a pre-employment background check.

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Benefits:

• Health insurance
• 401(k)
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• 6 Paid Holidays

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Who We Are:

• East Coast Civil Group is a full-service Grading Service/Civil Contractor based in Morrisville, NC. We pride ourselves on providing quality work and service. 
• Our experienced team and crews deliver proven results for residential and commercial construction.

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