Job Description

Dirt Foreman

📍 St. Henry, OH

🕒 Full-Time

🏗 Industrial | Commercial | Institutional Construction

A well-established, employee-owned general contractor is seeking an experienced Dirt Foreman to join their growing field operations team in St. Henry, Ohio .

This is a hands-on leadership role for a foreman who enjoys being in the dirt, running equipment, and leading crews on complex sitework and earthwork scopes. The company has been operating for 70+ years , self-performs the majority of its work, and offers long-term career growth through an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) .

The Role

As Dirt Foreman, you will be responsible for managing day-to-day dirt operations on active jobsites, ensuring work is completed safely, on schedule, and to quality standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead and manage daily dirt work operations on site
• Operate heavy equipment including bulldozers, excavators, skid steers , and related machinery
• Supervise equipment operators and field crews
• Coordinate closely with the Project Manager and subcontractors
• Maintain production schedules and jobsite quality control
• Assist with training, mentoring, and development of crew members
• Ensure adherence to safety standards and company procedures
• Support industrial, commercial, and institutional projects

What They’re Looking For

• Proven experience as a Dirt Foreman / Earthwork Foreman
• Hands-on leadership style with strong field presence
• Ability to read and understand basic blueprints and site plans
• Competence with hand tools and construction equipment
• Physically capable of lifting up to 100 lbs
• Strong communication and team coordination skills
• Valid driver’s license
• Flexibility to assist across multiple scopes as needed

What’s On Offer

• Employee-Owned (ESOP) Company – ownership opportunity, not just a job
• Competitive wages within the local market
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Long-term stability and career advancement with a growing contractor

Job Tags

Full time, For contractors, For subcontractor, Local area,

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