Equipment Operating Foreman

Company: Siema Construction, LLC
Location: Lake Charles
Posted on: May 1, 2025

Job Description:

Position Title: Equipment Operating Foreman
Location: Lake Charles, LA
Pay Range: N/A
Salary Interval: Salaried


Application Instructions: Siema Construction is a second-generation heavy civil construction company with over 40 years of experience in the heavy civil market. Our expertise includes heavy civil construction, heavy hauling, utilities, paving and site work, special projects, and pavement restoration and maintenance.
Our mission statement says it all: "Building Opportunity, Building Community, Building a Future". We strive to give every employee the opportunity to further his or her career at Siema. We have put a tremendous focus on providing both formal and on-the-job training so that each employee who has ambition, motivation, and skills will be afforded the opportunity to better his or her career. We strive to promote from within, giving our current employees the opportunity to grow personally and financially.

Position Description:
Job SummaryHeavy Equipment Operator Foremen will be responsible for operating a variety of heavy highway construction equipment, managing the cost, budgets, and schedule of jobs with safety and quality in mind. While also managing crews to ensure assigned responsibilities are completed in an efficient and safe manner.

Position Requirements: General Job Requirements:

• Lead by example, promote and portray company values, always look out for your Safety and the safety of others, conduct business with Integrity, strive for Excellence in all aspects of the job, Motivated to succeed and improve skills, and hold self and others Accountable for actions.
• Understand the value of teamwork and communication with others, necessary to operate onsite construction activities (grading & excavating) efficiently.
• Required to proficiently operate multiple or all of Siema Construction's core equipment (Dozer, Excavator, Motor Grader, Concrete Pavers, Skid Steer, etc.)
• Proficient in two or more major construction activities (grading, installation of stormwater drainage systems, demolition, etc.).
• Ability to run and manage a pipe/earthwork crew, install drainage, structures, box culverts, grading, slopes, layout, etc.
• Responsible for routine inspection and maintenance of equipment.
• Ability to read, understand, and teach plan reading.
• Must have good time management skills to ensure assigned responsibilities are completed in an efficient and safe manner.
• Maintain a high level of morale among crew members and work as a student and a teacher.
• Possess a Valid Driver's license and meet the criteria to drive a Siema Vehicle
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
  Education
  • Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10s and 100s; ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Compute rate, ratio, and percent.
  • Ability to understand field stakes and perform necessary layout for material installation.
  • Proficient at reading, writing, basic addition, and subtraction.
  • Ability to manage aspects of construction - scheduling, cost, safety, and quality. Benefits: (Subject to a waiting period)
    • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
    • Supplemental Insurances
    • 401(k) - Matching Dollar for Dollar up to 4%
    • Paid Holidays
    • Paid Vacation and Sick/PTO time off
    • Boot Allowance
    • On-the-job Training
    • In-House Certification Courses
    • Competitive Pay
      Job Type: Full-time
      Schedule:Day Shift - Depending on the crew/job siteNight Shift - Depending on the crew/job site
      ExperienceHeavy Equipment Operation: 5 Years (Required)Foreman Role: 3 Years (Preferred)HCSS Application (Preferred) Work Location: Primary location - Lake Charles. Jobs can also be located in Lafayette and surrounding areas.
      *NOTE:This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It is not intended to serve as an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, and responsibilities required of personnel so classified.
      
      Equal Opportunity Employer: Siema Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.We value diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
      
      
      
      
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