Equipment Operator Foreman (Tier 4)

About the role

The Equipment Operator Foreman leads a team of equipment operators on site at Manda Bay, ensuring project priorities are met while performing hands‑on equipment operation as needed. The role combines supervisory duties with direct involvement in construction, operations, and maintenance activities.

Key responsibilities

• Allocate equipment and personnel based on project priorities and communicate effectively with clients, project personnel, and team members.
• Coordinate maintenance and repair of assigned equipment, ensuring safe work practices and compliance with safety requirements.
• Complete administrative requirements and perform duties of subordinate personnel when required.
• Operate a range of light, medium, and heavy equipment, including dump trucks, loaders, rollers, compactors, tractors, sprayers, sweepers, plows, forklifts, and backhoes.

Required profile

• High school diploma / GED or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Four to seven years of related experience in equipment operation and supervision.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English at an intermediate level.
• Relevant certifications and the physical ability to perform the job functions.

Required skills

• Operation of single‑axle and dual‑axle dump trucks (automatic and manual).
• Use of loaders, rollers, compactors, tractors, sprayers, sweepers, plows, forklifts, and backhoes.
• Basic equipment maintenance, minor emergency repairs, and reporting of major mechanical issues.
• Training less‑skilled workers in equipment operation and care.