Join Our Team as an Excavation Foreman – Road Projects!
Location: Alexandria, MN 56308
Compensation: Hourly pay ranging from $35–$45/hour, with annual income varying based on experience and overtime hours (approximately $72,800 to $135,200).
Job Type: Full-time, W2 position with hourly pay. Day Shift (Monday–Friday, 10+ hour workdays during peak season; 40–65 hours/week).
Why Work With Us?
At Ferguson Brothers, we believe in taking care of our team. Here’s what we offer:
* Home Every Night
* 401(k) Plan – After 1 year, the company contributes 3%.
* Health Insurance
* Paid Time Off
* Profit Sharing Potential
Your Role: Excavation Foreman – Road Projects
Are you an experienced heavy equipment operator or road construction foreman ready to elevate your career? Ferguson Brothers is looking for a passionate Excavation Foreman – Road Projects to lead and operate civil and commercial excavation projects throughout the Alexandria area and Central MN.
This is a seasonal position (April to December), with opportunities for emergency work in the off-season. As a family-owned company with 45 years in the industry, we pride ourselves on our reputation for quality and reliability. We seek a candidate who is not only skilled in equipment operation but also excels in managing crews, reading blueprints, and upholding high standards for safety and productivity.
Your Responsibilities
* Operate dozers, excavators, graders, and skid loaders for road and commercial building projects.
* Manage your job site and crew to maintain productivity, safety, and quality.
* Review and follow project plans, blueprints, and schedules.
* Oversee job cost tracking, daily reports, and project documentation.
* Perform light maintenance on equipment, including greasing, checking fluids, and cleaning.
* Coordinate with clients, contractors, and internal teams.
* Ensure compliance with all company safety protocols.
* Perform other duties as assigned.
What We’re Looking For
Requirements:
* 2+ years of experience operating dozers, excavators, graders, and/or skid loaders required (more experience preferred).
* Proficient in reading and interpreting blueprints and job plans.
* Experience using GPS systems on dozers.
* Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills.
* Reliable, self-motivated, and detail-oriented.
* Some computer skills required.
* Drug and alcohol testing required before the first day.
* Medical DOT Health Card required.
Preferences:
* Valid CDL A (Preferred).
* Familiarity with GPS operation.
* Similar job titles include: Road Construction Foreman, Excavation Superintendent, Heavy Equipment Operator, Site Foreman, Construction Supervisor.
About Ferguson Brothers Excavating
Ferguson Brothers is a family-owned and operated company proudly serving Central Minnesota for over four decades. In addition to Ferguson Excavating, we operate Ferguson Asphalt & Paving and Ferguson Aggregate & Crushing. We specialize in commercial, residential, and government projects, and are committed to quality work, safe job sites, and strong community partnerships.
Ferguson Brothers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.