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Excavator/Dozer Operator
Aerotek • Pittsburgh, PA 15222 • Posted 2 days ago
Excavator/Dozer Operator
Aerotek • Pittsburgh, PA 15222 • Posted 2 days ago
In-person • Full-time • $28.00-$40.00/hr • Senior Level
**Job Title: Foreman and Operator $25-40 (Weekly Pay)**
**Job Description**
We are seeking a highly skilled Foreman to lead and supervise our excavating crew on various projects. The Foreman will be responsible for ensuring that projects are completed in a timely and high-quality manner, maintaining jobsite safety, and managing daily operations. This role demands strong leadership, independent thinking, and the ability to work collaboratively with team members and other departments.
**Responsibilities**
+ Review all projects for potential safety hazards and create a plan to handle all hazards and complete all work safely.
+ Review all details of the contract and discuss with the estimator to ensure full understanding of the scope of work and customer expectations.
+ Ensure all truck operators and crew members have proper licenses, site-specific training, and directions to the job site.
+ Upon arrival at the job site, review for potential safety hazards, verify marker utilities, and field measure to confirm the exact scope of work.
+ Set up traffic control and signage according to job requirements.
+ Conduct daily toolbox talks with the crew and ensure all employees are wearing required personal protective equipment.
+ Set goals for daily production and plan for efficient use of materials.
+ Supervise employees to ensure the highest standards of construction and successful project completion.
+ Monitor work, correct errors, provide guidance, promote teamwork, and provide employee training.
+ Report all accidents, damage, and incidents immediately to the executive superintendent and Human Resources.
+ Complete daily job reports and staple all relevant paperwork and receipts.
+ Ensure all extra work orders are approved and documented.
+ Maintain a clean job site, removing unnecessary materials daily.
+ Review completed projects with the estimator to ensure all contractual obligations are fulfilled.
+ Provide technical guidance to crew members.
+ Rotate on snowplowing duties and operate equipment as needed for project completion.
+ Verify that all employees have correctly filled out their time cards.
+ Handle daily grievances between foreman and crew members, escalating to the executive superintendent if necessary.
+ Ensure fire extinguishers and first aid kits are in all vehicles and equipment.
+ Prepare for the next day's job by pre-loading equipment and fueling vehicles.
+ Build and maintain a good reputation with customers and clients.
+ Ensure all equipment is inspected for mechanical safety problems daily and cleaned off each day.
+ Maintain an active inventory of all tools and supplies, keeping them in orderly fashion and working order.
+ Discuss project completion with the client to ensure satisfaction and fulfillment of contract obligations.
**Essential Skills**
+ 5+ years of experience in the construction industry, preferably in excavating and/or civil construction.
+ 5+ years of experience running heavy equipment.
+ 5+ years of supervisory experience.
+ Ability to read blueprints and check elevations.
+ Understanding of basic math and measurements.
+ Demonstrated ability to operate heavy equipment and power tools.
**Additional Skills & Qualifications**
+ Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think independently.
+ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
+ Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
**Why Work Here?**
Join our team and enjoy benefits such as a company truck after a grace period and fully paid health, vision, and dental insurance. Our commitment to safety, quality, productivity, and teamwork creates a supportive and dynamic work environment.
**Work Environment**
The work environment may be noisy and occasionally outdoors, subject to various weather conditions including heat, cold, precipitation, and exposure to direct sunlight. The role involves working roughly 10-12 hours a day, Monday to Friday, with the potential to report directly to the shop in Freeport or drive straight to the site if living nearby.
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $40.00/hr.
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
**Workplace Type**
This is a fully onsite position in Pittsburgh,PA.
**Application Deadline**
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 4, 2025.
**About Aerotek:**
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry - from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
**Job Description**
We are seeking a highly skilled Foreman to lead and supervise our excavating crew on various projects. The Foreman will be responsible for ensuring that projects are completed in a timely and high-quality manner, maintaining jobsite safety, and managing daily operations. This role demands strong leadership, independent thinking, and the ability to work collaboratively with team members and other departments.
**Responsibilities**
+ Review all projects for potential safety hazards and create a plan to handle all hazards and complete all work safely.
+ Review all details of the contract and discuss with the estimator to ensure full understanding of the scope of work and customer expectations.
+ Ensure all truck operators and crew members have proper licenses, site-specific training, and directions to the job site.
+ Upon arrival at the job site, review for potential safety hazards, verify marker utilities, and field measure to confirm the exact scope of work.
+ Set up traffic control and signage according to job requirements.
+ Conduct daily toolbox talks with the crew and ensure all employees are wearing required personal protective equipment.
+ Set goals for daily production and plan for efficient use of materials.
+ Supervise employees to ensure the highest standards of construction and successful project completion.
+ Monitor work, correct errors, provide guidance, promote teamwork, and provide employee training.
+ Report all accidents, damage, and incidents immediately to the executive superintendent and Human Resources.
+ Complete daily job reports and staple all relevant paperwork and receipts.
+ Ensure all extra work orders are approved and documented.
+ Maintain a clean job site, removing unnecessary materials daily.
+ Review completed projects with the estimator to ensure all contractual obligations are fulfilled.
+ Provide technical guidance to crew members.
+ Rotate on snowplowing duties and operate equipment as needed for project completion.
+ Verify that all employees have correctly filled out their time cards.
+ Handle daily grievances between foreman and crew members, escalating to the executive superintendent if necessary.
+ Ensure fire extinguishers and first aid kits are in all vehicles and equipment.
+ Prepare for the next day's job by pre-loading equipment and fueling vehicles.
+ Build and maintain a good reputation with customers and clients.
+ Ensure all equipment is inspected for mechanical safety problems daily and cleaned off each day.
+ Maintain an active inventory of all tools and supplies, keeping them in orderly fashion and working order.
+ Discuss project completion with the client to ensure satisfaction and fulfillment of contract obligations.
**Essential Skills**
+ 5+ years of experience in the construction industry, preferably in excavating and/or civil construction.
+ 5+ years of experience running heavy equipment.
+ 5+ years of supervisory experience.
+ Ability to read blueprints and check elevations.
+ Understanding of basic math and measurements.
+ Demonstrated ability to operate heavy equipment and power tools.
**Additional Skills & Qualifications**
+ Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think independently.
+ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
+ Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
**Why Work Here?**
Join our team and enjoy benefits such as a company truck after a grace period and fully paid health, vision, and dental insurance. Our commitment to safety, quality, productivity, and teamwork creates a supportive and dynamic work environment.
**Work Environment**
The work environment may be noisy and occasionally outdoors, subject to various weather conditions including heat, cold, precipitation, and exposure to direct sunlight. The role involves working roughly 10-12 hours a day, Monday to Friday, with the potential to report directly to the shop in Freeport or drive straight to the site if living nearby.
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $40.00/hr.
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
**Workplace Type**
This is a fully onsite position in Pittsburgh,PA.
**Application Deadline**
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 4, 2025.
**About Aerotek:**
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry - from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.