Excavation Foreman Assistant

Excavation Foreman Assistant

Bernville, PA

Are you ready to grow into a leadership role while working alongside a skilled excavation team that values craftsmanship and teamwork?

Why You'll Love Working with Us

•  Personal Growth: Build your skills alongside experienced excavators with a clear path toward becoming a Foreman while receiving support toward earning your CDL-A license.
• Stable Year-Round Work: Join a growing company with a long-standing reputation and a steady pipeline of excavation projects.
•  Performance-Based Rewards: Earn raises as your skills grow, plus enjoy generous profit sharing twice per year.
• Strong Team Culture: Work with a supportive crew that values relationships, teamwork, and craftsmanship on every project.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy consistent full-time hours with optional overtime, allowing time for family and life outside of work.

About Us

GHL Construction is a family-owned general contractor serving Berks County since 1957. We specialize in turn-key residential and light commercial construction projects. Rooted in faith-based values, we prioritize strong relationships, sustainable growth, and a healthy work-life culture.

What You'll Do as an Excavation Foreman Assistant:

• Assist with daily excavation and sitework activities on residential and light commercial projects within approximately one hour of Bernville, PA.
• Perform rough grading, finish grading, trenching, and general excavation work alongside the crew.
• Operate excavation equipment and drive a tri-axle dump truck safely and efficiently.
• Help execute daily project tasks and maintain workflow when the Foreman is off-site.
• Support and guide less experienced crew members in safe and effective excavation practices.
• Prepare materials, tools, and equipment needed to keep projects running efficiently throughout the day.
• Uphold GHL Construction's standards for safety, workmanship, and job site quality.

Our Ideal Excavation Foreman Assistant:

• Experienced: At least 3 years of excavation experience in sitework, grading, or related construction work and holds a CDL-A license or is willing to work toward obtaining one with company support.
• Leadership Potential: Has a strong desire to learn, grow, and develop into a future Foreman role.
• Dependable Communication: Communicates clearly with crew members and leadership to help projects run smoothly and efficiently.
• Team-oriented Values: Prioritizes teamwork, craftsmanship, and contributing to a positive, faith-based work culture.
• Active: Able to lift up to 75 pounds, work outdoors in varying weather conditions, and handle the physical demands of excavation work.

What We Offer Our Excavation Foreman Assistant:

• $70K DOE + overtime
• Health insurance stipend
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) with 3% company match
• Generous profit sharing paid 2x per year
• $500 uniform allowance
• Company shirts, sweatshirts, and apparel provided
• Performance-based raises as your skills grow
• Reasonable hours with optional overtime
• Stable full-time work with a supportive team culture
• Bi-weekly employee meetings with breakfast included
• An established, faith-based company that genuinely values its employees and long-term growth

To Apply

Excavation laborers, Excavation Crew Leads, Equipment Operators, Sitework Technicians, and Construction Professionals seeking long-term growth with a stable, faith-based contractor are encouraged to explore opportunities with GHL Construction.

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At least 3 years of excavation experience in sitework, grading, or construction work