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Applied High Voltage

Mass Grading Foreman

Lebanon, KY · On-site

Mass excavation and cut/fill balancing * Bulk earthmoving operations * Site grading and earthwork ... Temporary and permanent access road construction * Crane path construction and maintenance

Signal Energy

Mass Grading Foreman

Lebanon, KY · On-site

Mass excavation and cut/fill balancing * Bulk earthmoving operations * Site grading and earthwork ... Temporary and permanent access road construction * Crane path construction and maintenance

Signal Energy

Mass Grading Foreman

Lebanon, KY · On-site

Mass excavation and cut/fill balancing * Bulk earthmoving operations * Site grading and earthwork ... Temporary and permanent access road construction * Crane path construction and maintenance

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CredentialsOSHA certifications, CDL often requiredOSHA certifications, CDL often required
Work EnvironmentConstruction sites, outdoor, large-scale excavationConstruction sites, outdoor, operating heavy machinery
Industry UsagePrimarily in excavation, site prep, infrastructure projectsOperating machinery across various construction tasks

Temporary Mass Excavation involves large-scale earth removal for construction projects, requiring specialized equipment and certifications. Heavy Equipment Operators operate machinery like excavators and bulldozers, often performing similar tasks but with a broader scope. Both roles are essential in construction, sharing certifications and work environments, but differ mainly in scope and specific responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Temporary Mass Excavation job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 70% Full Time, 29% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $47,598 per year, or $22.9 per hour.

Mass Grading Foreman

Applied High Voltage

Lebanon, KY • On-site

Full-time

Posted 12 days ago

Job description

CoVolt Power is a leading utility-scale EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction) company specializing in the design and delivery of solar, battery energy storage (BESS), and high voltage infrastructure. Since its founding in 2005, the company has built a reputation for de-risking project delivery and providing creative, integrated solutions that span the power and digital infrastructure sectors.
Consistently ranked as a top-tier EPC, CoVolt Power leverages a mission-driven approach to safety and quality, delivering thousands of megawatts in renewable assets that support a more resilient and sustainable energy future for developers, utilities, independent power producers (IPPs), and data center operators across North America.
Position Summary
This is a field-based, hands-on position in which successful candidates contribute to the construction of utility-scale solar projects. The Mass Grading Foreman is responsible for leading and coordinating all mass grading and earthwork operations while ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project specifications. This role provides direct supervision to grading crews and heavy equipment operators, coordinates daily activities with Project Management, Survey, and QA/QC teams, and drives production while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and operational excellence.
Activities/Responsibilities/Duties
The Mass Grading Foreman can independently perform and oversee the following:
  • Mass excavation and cut/fill balancing
  • Bulk earthmoving operations
  • Site grading and earthwork operations
  • Subgrade preparation and proof rolling
  • Rough grading and fine grading
  • Finish grading to design tolerances
  • Soil stabilization and moisture conditioning
  • Aggregate placement and compaction
  • Road construction and maintenance
  • Temporary and permanent access road construction
  • Crane path construction and maintenance
  • Laydown yard preparation
  • Equipment pad construction
  • Inverter pad grading
  • Transformer pad grading
  • O&M building pad preparation
  • Building pad preparation and final grading
  • Stormwater management installation
  • Erosion and sediment control (SWPPP) implementation and maintenance
  • Drainage ditch construction
  • Culvert installation
  • Drainage structure installation
  • Utility crossing coordination
  • GPS machine control operation and verification
  • Survey coordination and grade verification
  • Daily grade staking coordination
  • Heavy equipment scheduling and coordination
  • Fleet utilization planning
  • Quantity tracking, quantity verification, and quantity claiming
  • Production reporting and forecasting
  • Daily production planning and crew scheduling
  • Civil punch list completion
  • Final grading and site restoration
  • Survey and As-Built documentation

The Mass Grading Foreman must be able to train and mentor others on all aspects of grading operations, GPS machine control, production management, earthwork best practices, SWPPP compliance, quality standards, and heavy equipment utilization.
Leadership Responsibilities
  • Lead multiple grading crews while promoting a culture of safety, accountability, productivity, and teamwork.
  • Supervise operators of dozers, graders, excavators, scrapers, haul trucks, compactors, water trucks, loaders, and other heavy equipment.
  • Coordinate daily operations with Project Management, Superintendents, Survey, QA/QC, subcontractors, and environmental personnel.
  • Ensure grading activities are completed according to project schedules, grading plans, specifications, and quality standards.
  • Review construction drawings, grading plans, and survey information to verify grades prior to beginning work.
  • Monitor production rates, cut/fill quantities, and equipment performance to maximize efficiency.
  • Conduct daily safety meetings, pre-task planning, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), and toolbox talks.
  • Identify and proactively resolve field issues affecting schedule, production, safety, or quality.
  • Maintain accurate production reports, earthwork quantities, Tier Boards, quantity claims, and daily field documentation.
  • Coordinate manpower and equipment resources to meet production goals.
  • Ensure compliance with SWPPP, OSHA requirements, environmental regulations, and project quality standards.
  • Mentor Foremen, Lead Operators, and Equipment Operators to develop future field leaders.

Skills/Abilities
  • Good driving record.
  • Proficient in Procore for project documentation, production reporting, drawings, RFIs, and field coordination.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Outlook, and Word.
  • Ability to read, interpret, and execute work from construction drawings, grading plans, specifications, and survey data.
  • Experience with quantity tracking, production reporting, quantity verification, and quantity claiming.
  • Strong understanding of mass earthwork operations, site logistics, grading production rates, and cut/fill balancing.
  • Advanced understanding of GPS machine control systems (Trimble, Topcon, Leica, or equivalent).
  • Advanced knowledge of grading plans, survey data, grade control, and earthwork calculations.
  • Strong understanding of heavy equipment operations, including:
  • Dozers
  • Motor Graders

  • Civil punch list completion
  • Final grading and site restoration
  • Survey and As-Built documentation

The Mass Grading Foreman must be able to train and mentor others on all aspects of grading operations, GPS machine control, production management, earthwork best practices, SWPPP compliance, quality standards, and heavy equipment utilization.
Leadership Responsibilities
  • Lead multiple grading crews while promoting a culture of safety, accountability, productivity, and teamwork.
  • Supervise operators of dozers, graders, excavators, scrapers, haul trucks, compactors, water trucks, loaders, and other heavy equipment.
  • Coordinate daily operations with Project Management, Superintendents, Survey, QA/QC, subcontractors, and environmental personnel.
  • Ensure grading activities are completed according to project schedules, grading plans, specifications, and quality standards.
  • Review construction drawings, grading plans, and survey information to verify grades prior to beginning work.
  • Monitor production rates, cut/fill quantities, and equipment performance to maximize efficiency.
  • Conduct daily safety meetings, pre-task planning, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), and toolbox talks.
  • Identify and proactively resolve field issues affecting schedule, production, safety, or quality.
  • Maintain accurate production reports, earthwork quantities, Tier Boards, quantity claims, and daily field documentation.
  • Coordinate manpower and equipment resources to meet production goals.
  • Ensure compliance with SWPPP, OSHA requirements, environmental regulations, and project quality standards.
  • Mentor Foremen, Lead Operators, and Equipment Operators to develop future field leaders.

Skills/Abilities
  • Good driving record.
  • Proficient in Procore for project documentation, production reporting, drawings, RFIs, and field coordination.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Outlook, and Word.
  • Ability to read, interpret, and execute work from construction drawings, grading plans, specifications, and survey data.
  • Experience with quantity tracking, production reporting, quantity verification, and quantity claiming.
  • Strong understanding of mass earthwork operations, site logistics, grading production rates, and cut/fill balancing.
  • Advanced understanding of GPS machine control systems (Trimble, Topcon, Leica, or equivalent).
  • Advanced knowledge of grading plans, survey data, grade control, and earthwork calculations.
  • Strong understanding of heavy equipment operations, including:
  • Dozers
  • Motor Graders
  • Knowledge of production planning, quantity tracking, quantity claiming, earthwork forecasting, and project scheduling.
  • Experience utilizing GPS machine control technology and coordinating with survey teams.
  • Strong understanding of OSHA safety requirements, SWPPP implementation, environmental compliance, and site logistics.
  • Demonstrated ability to safely manage multiple crews and high-production grading operations while meeting project schedules, production goals, and quality expectations.

CoVolt Power is an Equal Opportunity Employer and uses E-Verify.
*CoVolt Power does not charge any applicant for their participation in the recruitment and employment process, at any time.
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