Motor Grader Foreman – Heavy Civil | Temp-to-Perm
Job Description
Ready to run the grader and lead the crew?
We’re looking for an experienced Motor Grader Foreman who knows how to get grade right and keep a crew moving. If you have strong hands-on grader experience and are ready to take ownership of the work in the field, this is an opportunity to step into a key leadership role.
This is a temp-to-permanent opportunity with the potential to build a long-term career with an established civil construction company.
What You'll Be Doing:
You’ll be the person in the field making sure grading operations are done safely, efficiently, and to spec.
- Operate a motor grader for rough and fine/finish grading
- Lead and coordinate grading crews and equipment operators
- Grade roadways, building pads, parking areas, slopes, and other sitework
- Work from civil plans, elevations, grade stakes, and cut/fill information
- Establish proper elevations, slopes, and drainage
- Coordinate equipment and manpower to keep production moving
- Check completed work and make adjustments when necessary
- Communicate with superintendents and project management
- Maintain a productive and safe jobsite
Job Requirements
What We're Looking For:
We need someone who knows grading and knows how to lead people.
- Strong motor grader operating experience
- Heavy civil, earthwork, roadwork, or site-development background
- Experience with rough and finish grading
- Foreman, lead operator, or crew-lead experience preferred
- Ability to read grading/site plans and understand elevations and slopes
- Experience working from grade stakes
- GPS/machine-control experience such as Trimble, Topcon, or Leica is a plus
- Experience around dozers, excavators, loaders, and other heavy equipment
- Strong understanding of jobsite safety
- Dependable and able to take ownership of daily production
Why Consider This Opportunity?
This isn't just another equipment operator position. We're looking for someone who can take the lead in the field and become an important part of the team.
Temp-to-Permanent Opportunity:
Come in, show what you can do, and have the opportunity to transition into a permanent position with the company.
If you're an experienced grader operator who can read the grade, run the machine, and lead the crew, we'd like to talk with you.
Apply today for immediate consideration.
Additional Information
For more than 20 years, Tradeco Construction has been a trusted workforce partner to leading mechanical, electrical, and plumbing contractors across the country. Our reputation is built on providing dependable, safety-focused, highly skilled tradespeople who take pride in doing quality work every day.
At Tradeco, we believe great companies are built by great people. From our trades people to our managers and leadership team, we are committed to creating a professional, positive, and respectful work environment where every employee is valued.
When you join Tradeco, you become part of an organization that appreciates your skills, supports your success, and treats you with the professionalism and respect you deserve. Come experience what it means to work for a company that truly cares about its people.