Heavy Equipment Operator / Foreman

Company Overview:

RYCOE Enterprises Inc. is seeking an experienced full-time Heavy Equipment Operator/Foreman to join our hardworking and passionate team. We are dedicated to delivering the highest value and best possible solutions to our customers while maintaining a healthy work-life balance built on strong work ethic and teamwork. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is looking for a long-term career opportunity, and is eager to grow and advance within the company.

Role Overview:

The Heavy Equipment Operator/Foreman is a hands-on leader who is responsible for leading their field crew in daily operations, ensuring all work is performed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with project schedules, company standards, and client expectations. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who takes pride in their work, recognizes problems early, provides solutions and is accountable for the overall success of each job.

Key Responsibilities

· Expertly operate excavators, skid-steers, loaders and other heavy equipment while overseeing daily project activities.

· Leading a crew and delegating tasks to ensure understanding of the scope of work to achieve company standards.

· Perform daily expectation meetings and set the example safety, productivity and accountability

· Ensure work is completed according to project plans and identify potential issues or changes to scope of work that could affect the project timeline.

· Communicate daily updates to management regarding job progress, labor, equipment and material needs to avoid potential delays in the schedule.

· Ability to read blueprints and understand grades and elevations.

· Maintain accurate daily job notes, time records and other required field documentation.

· Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

· Strong understanding of job site safety practices, excavation, grading, drainage and general site work.

· Minimum of 3-5 years of experience operating a wide variety of heavy equipment including excavators, dozers, skid-steers, loaders, compactors and other excavation equipment. GPS experience in machines is a plus.

· Excellent communication, organization, and team leadership skills.

· Dependable, punctual and committed to quality workmanship.

· Previous experience as a Foreman leading and managing a field crew would be ideal.

· Ability to read and interpret project plans, drawings, and specifications.

· Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.