Equipment Operator Foreman (Tier 2) – Westlands

About the role

The Equipment Operator Foreman (Tier 2) leads a team of equipment operators on construction projects in Westlands. The role combines supervisory duties with hands‑on equipment operation to ensure project priorities are met safely and efficiently.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and allocate a team of equipment operators based on project priorities.
• Communicate effectively with clients, project personnel, and team members.
• Coordinate maintenance and repair of assigned equipment.
• Ensure compliance with all safety requirements and safe work practices.
• Complete administrative tasks and perform duties of subordinate personnel as needed.
• Operate light, medium and heavy equipment, including trucks, loaders, rollers, compactors, tractors, sprayers, sweepers, plows, forklifts and backhoes.
• Inspect equipment condition, report major issues and perform minor or emergency repairs.
• Train less‑skilled workers in equipment operation and care.

Required profile

• High school diploma / GED or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Four to seven years of related experience operating construction equipment.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English at an intermediate level.
• Certified and authorized to operate the listed equipment.

Required skills

• Operation of light, medium and heavy construction equipment.
• Truck, loader, roller, compactor, tractor, sprayer, sweeper, plow, forklift and backhoe operation.
• Minor equipment repair and troubleshooting.