EXCAVATION FOREMAN
$5,000 Sign on Bonus * Typical Hourly Wage is: $35 - $45/HR *
Family Owned & Operated Since 1994, Layton Services is a leading Earthwork, Site Development and Underground Utilities Contractor in Newark, Ohio. Our team manages a wide range of site work projects around Central Ohio from small scale projects to large scale mixed-use development ventures. Layton Services self-performs: Earthwork, Site Development (Mass Excavation, Building Pads, Sub-Grade prep) and Underground Utilities (Water Main, Fire Line, Sanitary Sewer, Storm Sewer and Detention Systems.) Our office is in Newark, Ohio with a majority of our work in Columbus, Ohio, Licking County and surrounding area.
Summary of Role: Supervises and coordinates daily job site operations including: safety, production, job costs, labor, some operating and all other duties as assigned. This person must be self-motivated, committed to safety, possess excellent leadership skills and able to immediately lead an excavation crew to success.
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
- Oversee and manage construction projects from start to finish.
- Call-in inspections through the correct departments for your job location.
- Read/ understand civil plans and cut sheets.
- Coordinate job-site materials and trucking as needed.
- Provide quality leadership and equal opportunities for crew members to learn + further develop skills.
- Enforce job-site safety.
- Consult w/ Superintendents regarding crew members when necessary.
- Report all OSHA/ Company Violations to Superintendents immediately.
- Stay ahead of schedules + budgets provided.
- Always maintain a positive + productive job site.
Education and/or Experience:
- High School Diploma/ or equivalent.
- 3+ years of industry related work experience (construction/ sitework).
- Trenching + Excavating Certification (can obtain once hired).
- 30 Hour OSHA Certification (can obtain once hired).
- Basic computer knowledge (including email + construction software to manage employee time, job costs + resources).
- HeavyJob Construction Software experience preferred.
- A positive Teamwork mindset + the willingness to learn.
Benefits:
- Negotiable Pay Range ($35-$45/HR - based on individual skills + experience).
- Truck Allowance or Company Truck
- Cell Phone/ iPad
- Medical, Dental, Vision + Life Insurance
- 401(k) Investment w/ 2% Company Match
- Uniform Program
- Paid Training, Paid Time-Off + Paid Holidays
- Overtime + Prevailing Wage Pay Opportunities
- Growth + Advancement Opportunities