Excavation Foreman – Road Projects

Location: Alexandria, MN 56308

Compensation: Hourly pay ranging from $35–$45/hour (Annual income varies based on experience and overtime hours, approximately $72,800 to $135,200)

Job type: Hourly pay, W2 position. Full-time, Day Shift (Monday–Friday, 10+ hour workdays during peak season; 40–65 hours/week)

Benefits

• Home Every Night
• 401(k) Plan – After 1 year, the company contributes 3%.
• Health insurance
• Paid time off 
• Profit sharing potential

Excavation Foreman – Road Projects Job Summary:

Are you an experienced heavy equipment operator or road construction foreman ready to take the next step in your career? Ferguson Brothers is hiring a 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 some emergency work available in the off-season. We’re a family-owned company with 45 years in the industry and a reputation for quality and reliability. Our ideal candidate is skilled with equipment operation and can confidently manage crews, read blueprints, and ensure high standards for safety and productivity.

Excavation Foreman – Road Projects 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

Excavation Foreman – Road Projects 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 first day
• Medical DOT Health Card required

Excavation Foreman – Road Projects Preferences:

• Valid CDL A (Preferred)
• GPS operation familiarity
• 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.