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title: "Earthwork Foreman"
description: "Earthwork Foreman needed for DOT interchange project in Georgia. Lead grading crews, manage equipment operations, DOT compliance. 5+ years required."
url: https://amundsongroup.com/job/earthwork-foreman-ag1063759/
published: 2026-09-05
modified: 2026-10-26
publisher: Amundson Group
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# Earthwork Foreman

- Full Time
- [Georgia](https://maps.google.com/maps?q=Georgia&zoom=14&size=512x512&maptype=roadmap&sensor=false)
- Posted on September 5, 2026

**Amundson Group**

## Earthwork Foreman

A self-performing contractor is hiring an experienced Earthwork Foreman for a high-volume DOT interchange improvement project in Georgia. This is hands-on field leadership on a fast-moving job where you’ll direct mass grading, subgrade prep, and roadway earthwork operations from day one. If you have 5+ years running grader and excavator crews on DOT projects, this is your role.

## What you will run

- Direct daily earthwork and mass grading operations including cut/fill, subgrade preparation, and compaction
- Operate and oversee motor grader, excavator, dozer, and compaction equipment crews
- Manage material placement, drainage rough grading, and slope preparation
- Coordinate with the Project Superintendent and PM on production schedules and daily targets
- Lead and mentor a crew of equipment operators and laborers
- Read and interpret construction plans, cross-sections, and grade stakes
- Coordinate with survey crew for grade verification and stakeout
- Ensure DOT quality, safety, and compliance standards are met at all times
- Support traffic control logistics as needed in active roadway corridor

## What it takes

- 5+ years as a Foreman or Lead Operator on DOT highway or interchange projects
- Primary background in roadway grading and earthwork (not structural or MSE wall work)
- Motor grader proficiency strongly preferred, ideally 10-15 years of grader experience
- Solid experience with mass grading, subgrade prep, drainage earthwork, and slope work
- Ability to read plans and work with survey and grade stakes
- Strong crew leadership and communication skills
- OSHA 10 or 30 preferred
- DOT project experience a plus
- Local to the region or willing to work on-site full-time

## Comp and benefits

Competitive DOT market rate based on experience. Per diem and travel compensation if applicable. Full benefits package through our client.

## At a glance

- **Location:** Georgia
- **Recruiter:** Amundson Group, veteran-owned, construction-only

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