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Excavator Operator & Crew Lead - Marine Construction (28575)

salter path, NC

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Description

We are seeking an experienced Marine Construction Foreman / Heavy Equipment Operator to lead field crews while remaining actively involved in day-to-day marine construction operations.

This is a hands-on foreman position for someone who is comfortable leading a crew and climbing into the equipment when needed. A major part of the role involves operating excavators from barges , so experience working around water, barges, tides, currents, and changing site conditions is highly preferred.

The ideal candidate comes from a marine construction, heavy civil, waterfront, pile driving, or similar construction background and knows how to safely get work done in challenging field conditions.

What You'll Do

Lead and organize a marine construction crew in daily field operations

Operate excavators and other heavy equipment, including equipment positioned on barges

Plan and sequence daily construction activities

Read construction plans and perform basic field layout

Coordinate crews, materials, barges, boats, and equipment

Perform or supervise pile driving, sheet pile installation, shoreline construction, demolition, and lifting operations

Account for tides, currents, water levels, spuds, and barge stability when planning and performing work

Conduct daily safety meetings and enforce jobsite safety requirements

Monitor workmanship and maintain quality standards

Communicate schedules, equipment needs, and field conditions with project management

Complete daily reports, equipment inspections, and required project documentation

Hold crew members accountable for safety, attendance, productivity, and proper equipment care

$65,000-$90,000 annually , depending on experience.

Compensation will be based primarily on marine construction leadership experience, heavy equipment operating ability, and experience operating equipment from barges.

Requirements Previous excavator or heavy equipment operating experience

Previous construction foreman or crew leadership experience

Ability to read construction plans and understand construction sequencing

Strong mechanical and field problem-solving abilities

Strong safety awareness and sound judgment

Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Ability to work outdoors in marine environments and changing weather conditions

Ability to effectively lead and communicate with field crews and management

Candidates with any of the following experience are strongly encouraged to apply:

Operating an excavator from a floating barge

Marine, waterfront, or heavy civil construction

Barges, spuds, push boats, tides, and currents

Pile driving and sheet pile installation

Rigging, lifting, and signal-person responsibilities

Construction layout

Shoreline stabilization or waterfront structures

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Benefits 401(k) matching

Paid time off

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