Dirt Superintendent – GPS Dozers & Earthwork Operations

Summary

Company Description

Kindred Excavating Group LLC is a professional excavation firm dedicated to delivering high-quality earthwork and site development services. Based in Indianapolis, IN, we work on projects of varying scopes and complexities, ensuring efficiency and excellence in every aspect of our operations. Our skilled team employs advanced equipment and technology, including GPS-enabled machinery, to meet the unique needs of construction projects. We are committed to building strong client relationships and fostering a safe, inclusive, and innovative workplace.

Role Description

We are seeking a full-time Dirt Superintendent specializing in GPS Dozers & Earthwork Operations to join our team onsite in Indianapolis, IN. The Dirt Superintendent will be responsible for overseeing daily earthmoving activities, managing GPS-enabled dozer operations, coordinating with crew members, and ensuring projects are completed safely, on schedule, and within budget. Additional responsibilities include troubleshooting equipment issues, maintaining quality control, and ensuring compliance with all safety and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily earthwork, grading, and excavation operations.
• Lead and supervise foremen, operators, laborers, truck drivers, and subcontractors.
• Coordinate manpower, equipment, materials, and scheduling to meet project deadlines.
• Oversee GPS machine control systems including Trimble, Topcon, and Leica platforms.
• Review grading plans, models, specifications, and survey information.
• Verify rough grades and finish grades meet project requirements and tolerances.
• Monitor production quantities and equipment utilization.
• Identify and resolve field issues before they impact schedule or productivity.
• Coordinate closely with project managers, survey crews, owners, engineers, and inspectors.
• Conduct safety meetings and enforce company safety policies.
• Manage equipment maintenance needs and daily inspections.
• Maintain project quality standards and documentation.
• Assist in planning operations, sequencing work, and forecasting labor and equipment requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in earthwork, excavation, site development, or heavy civil construction.
• Previous experience as a Superintendent, General Foreman, or Lead Foreman preferred.
• Strong understanding of GPS machine control technology.
• Experience with mass grading, finish grading, site balancing, and production earthmoving.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, and grading models.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.

Preferred Experience

• Commercial site development
• Industrial site development
• Municipal infrastructure projects
• Roadway construction
• Utility installation and site coordination
• Large-scale mass excavation and embankment construction

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Pay based on experience
• Company truck and fuel card
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Performance-based bonuses
• Opportunities for advancement

Why Join Our Team?

We are a growing excavation and civil contractor with a modern GPS-equipped fleet, strong backlog of work, and a reputation for delivering quality projects. We are looking for a hands-on leader who takes pride in building projects safely, efficiently, and the right way.

If you have the experience to lead crews, manage production, and deliver high-quality earthwork operations, we encourage you to apply.

Send all inquiries to info@kindredexcavating.com

Job Description

Company Description

Kindred Excavating Group LLC is a professional excavation firm dedicated to delivering high-quality earthwork and site development services. Based in Indianapolis, IN, we work on projects of varying scopes and complexities, ensuring efficiency and excellence in every aspect of our operations. Our skilled team employs advanced equipment and technology, including GPS-enabled machinery, to meet the unique needs of construction projects. We are committed to building strong client relationships and fostering a safe, inclusive, and innovative workplace.

Role Description

We are seeking a full-time Dirt Superintendent specializing in GPS Dozers & Earthwork Operations to join our team onsite in Indianapolis, IN. The Dirt Superintendent will be responsible for overseeing daily earthmoving activities, managing GPS-enabled dozer operations, coordinating with crew members, and ensuring projects are completed safely, on schedule, and within budget. Additional responsibilities include troubleshooting equipment issues, maintaining quality control, and ensuring compliance with all safety and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily earthwork, grading, and excavation operations.
• Lead and supervise foremen, operators, laborers, truck drivers, and subcontractors.
• Coordinate manpower, equipment, materials, and scheduling to meet project deadlines.
• Oversee GPS machine control systems including Trimble, Topcon, and Leica platforms.
• Review grading plans, models, specifications, and survey information.
• Verify rough grades and finish grades meet project requirements and tolerances.
• Monitor production quantities and equipment utilization.
• Identify and resolve field issues before they impact schedule or productivity.
• Coordinate closely with project managers, survey crews, owners, engineers, and inspectors.
• Conduct safety meetings and enforce company safety policies.
• Manage equipment maintenance needs and daily inspections.
• Maintain project quality standards and documentation.
• Assist in planning operations, sequencing work, and forecasting labor and equipment requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in earthwork, excavation, site development, or heavy civil construction.
• Previous experience as a Superintendent, General Foreman, or Lead Foreman preferred.
• Strong understanding of GPS machine control technology.
• Experience with mass grading, finish grading, site balancing, and production earthmoving.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, and grading models.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.

Preferred Experience

• Commercial site development
• Industrial site development
• Municipal infrastructure projects
• Roadway construction
• Utility installation and site coordination
• Large-scale mass excavation and embankment construction

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Pay based on experience
• Company truck and fuel card
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Performance-based bonuses
• Opportunities for advancement

Why Join Our Team?

We are a growing excavation and civil contractor with a modern GPS-equipped fleet, strong backlog of work, and a reputation for delivering quality projects. We are looking for a hands-on leader who takes pride in building projects safely, efficiently, and the right way.

If you have the experience to lead crews, manage production, and deliver high-quality earthwork operations, we encourage you to apply.

Send all inquiries to info@kindredexcavating.com