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Dirt Foreman

  2025-10-22     Thompson Excavation     Columbus,OH  
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Thompson Excavation LTD provided pay range

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Base pay range

$28.00/hr - $36.00/hr

Job Summary

The Dirt Foreman will guide, assign, schedule and supervise the work of staff to ensure production goals.

Duties/Responsibilities

  • Follows Values, Vision and Mission
  • Oversees crew members to ensure quality of work is being performed in a timely manner on a day-to-day basis
  • Determines project daily requirements and procedures, and the required materials and workers
  • Understanding of SOW and change orders with proper documentation (generate signature/approval before proceeding)
  • Purchase order review and material release
  • Keep track of material stock and orders
  • Identifies and resolves problems to achieve production goals
  • Performs daily logs describing any issues, production and conversations through the day (recap through email/Smartsheet) with proper documentation.
  • Weekly field meetings with GCs/clients and proper communication
  • Operates equipment and tools (working Foreman)
  • Coach future leaders
  • Sets Safety example by following safety guidelines and ensures all crew members follow safety, including morning huddles
  • Weekly crew time and attendance
  • Perform topo shots and supply to DTK
  • Schedule daily inspections
  • Schedule/perform testing of utility systems and/or subgrade compaction with updated testing logs
  • Develop 2-week look-a-head schedules
  • Proper documentation through daily logs, photos and emails

Required Skills/Abilities

  • Expert in all laborer duties
  • Thorough understanding of construction trades, materials, methods, and tools used
  • Able to identify topsoil, clay, and usable soil VS unsuitable soil
  • Strong ability to read blueprints/construction specs
  • Understanding of Earthwork (cut/fill) and utility installation process and read cut to fill maps
  • Strong ability to listen to, understand, and follow directions
  • Strong ability to effectively communicate and problem solve
  • Willing to learn, develop, coach and train
  • Understanding of schedules and forward thinking
  • Understanding of GPS and technology equipment
  • Strong ability to efficiently move dirt on a site

Education And Experience

  • 6+ years construction experience
  • Task Lead experience
  • Valid drivers license or State ID
  • CPR and First Aid (Thompson will train if necessary)
  • 10-hour OSHA certification
  • 30-hour OSHA certification

Physical Requirements

  • Must be able to traverse different types of worksites and bend, climb, stretch, and reach
  • Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and push/pull 50-pound loads at a time
  • Must be able to work in a variety of environments including but not limited to concrete, dirt, fumes, and loud noise levels
  • Must be able to stand and walk up to eight hours per day
  • Must be able to work long hours and Saturdays when needed

Required Tool

  • Utility knife
  • Clothes with no large holes or cut offs for varying weather conditions

Vision, Mission, Values

  • By honoring God, we will become nationally preferred concrete and excavation provider
  • To entrust and empower our team to create the best experience for clients, communities, and families
  • We will build lasting relationships based on
  • Faith Walk the path of obedience with a conviction for giving back to our community near and afar.
  • Safety Commit to the health and wellbeing of ourselves and those around us through adherence to our safety policies to ensure every team member goes home safely to their families every day.
  • Integrity Live a no excuses existence, taking responsibility for our actions while appropriately recognizing others for their contributions.
  • Quality Stive for continuous improvement to ensure the highest level of long-lasting craftsmanship.
  • Teamwork Recognize the exponential value of many over individual to reach out goals.
  • Trust Be loyal to our teammates to the degree they know we are dedicated to having their backs.
  • Respect Treat others the way they deserved to be treated, lifting them up in times of need and appreciating their efforts.
  • Empowerment Entrust and equip our team members to reach their full leadership potential through mentorship, training, and patience.

Seniority level

  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level

Employment type

  • Employment type

    Full-time

Job function

  • Job function

    Management and Manufacturing
  • Industries

    Construction

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