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Traveling Highway Guardrail Foreman

Boise, IDPosted 15h ago

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<div class="content-intro">GeoStabilization International (GSI), Access Limited, and RoadGuard together form a leading infrastructure solutions platform dedicated to protecting people and strengthening critical infrastructure across North America and New Zealand. 
GSI is the premier geohazard mitigation firm specializing in emergency slope stabilization, landslide repair, grouting, and micropiles through innovative design-build delivery. Access Limited brings over a century of steep-slope expertise and operates North America’s largest fleet of spider excavators, delivering complex rockfall and geotechnical solutions in the most challenging environments. RoadGuard, founded in 2024, unites industry-leading roadway safety companies providing guardrail, bridge railing, highway signage, fencing, and specialty fabrication services.
Across all our businesses, we are driven by innovation, extreme ownership, technical excellence, and a relentless commitment to measurable results that improve safety and infrastructure resilience. </div><div>
Based in Boise, ID — CDL Required
<h3>What You’ll Do</h3>
As a Traveling Highway Guardrail Foreman, you’ll lead a union crew while working alongside them in the field. You’ll be responsible for safely completing guardrail and roadway safety projects throughout the RoadGuard West service area.
This is a traveling field position based out of our Boise, Idaho yard. You must live within commuting distance and report to the yard each Monday before traveling with the crew, unless already on an extended field assignment. Crews typically return Friday, but some projects require up to two weeks away from home. Field schedules may include nights, weekends, and overtime.
In this role, you will:
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Lead and work alongside a union crew installing guardrail, impact attenuators, sign structures, and other highway safety systems.
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Plan daily work, assign tasks, and set production goals to keep projects safe, on schedule, and within budget.
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Conduct toolbox talks, job hazard analyses (JHAs), and jobsite safety inspections.
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Read and interpret construction plans, shop drawings, specifications, and traffic control plans.
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Coordinate jobsite setup, traffic control, materials, equipment, and crew needs.
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Ensure equipment is operated safely, inspected regularly, and properly maintained.
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Coordinate manpower needs with the local union hall and handle crew-related issues professionally.
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Train and mentor crew members while providing clear direction and feedback.
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Serve as the primary on-site contact for field operations.
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Complete daily reports, timesheets, production logs, and equipment and material records.
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Communicate scope changes, unexpected site conditions, and additional work to the Project Manager.
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<h3>What You’ll Bring</h3>
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A valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is required.
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Three to five years of highway, roadway, or heavy civil construction experience.
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At least two years of experience as a foreman, crew lead, or similar field leader.
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Working knowledge of DOT specifications, work-zone traffic control, and OSHA construction safety requirements.
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Experience operating or overseeing roadway construction equipment such as post drivers, skid steers, manlifts, drill rigs, augers, boom trucks, and dump trucks.
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Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
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A hands-on leadership style and willingness to work alongside your crew.
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Ability to commute to the Boise yard and meet the Monday reporting requirement.
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Willingness to travel regularly and remain away from home for up to two weeks at a time.
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Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and overtime based on project needs.
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Ability to use a smartphone or tablet for timekeeping, daily reporting, and project communication.
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Experience working under a union collective bargaining agreement is preferred.
<h3>Preferred Certifications</h3>
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OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 – Construction
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ATSSA Traffic Control Supervisor (TCS) or equivalent
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Flagger certification
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First Aid and CPR certification
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<h3>Travel, Schedule & Shift Differential</h3>
This is a regional traveling field position based out of our Boise, Idaho yard. Travel is a regular part of the position.
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Crews typically depart Monday and return Friday.
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Some projects require employees to remain out for up to two weeks at a time.
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Field schedules may include day shifts, night shifts, weekends, and overtime.
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Foremen working a night shift receive a $4.00/hour shift differential.
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When scheduled to work more than 12 hours in a day, hours beyond 12 are paid at time-and-a-half.
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<h3>Physical Requirements</h3>
This is an active, hands-on field position performed outdoors near live traffic and in changing weather conditions. You must be able to perform the following duties, with or without reasonable accommodation:
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Regularly stand, walk, bend, twist, and climb.
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Use hand tools and operate construction equipment.
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Lift and carry at least 75 pounds.
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Work outdoors in varying temperatures and weather conditions.
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</div><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">US pay range for this role. </div><div class="pay-range">$30—$41 USD</div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion">Soil Nail Holdings and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.</div>

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