Horizontals Foreman (RTCH, Grader & Heavy Equip)

About the role

The Horizontal Foreman will be based at the Baghdad Embassy Compound Amentum site in Iraq, supporting the Operations and Maintenance Support Services contract for the U.S. Department of State. The role oversees daily material handling and heavy equipment operations and reports to the Operations and Maintenance Manager.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain a safe workplace and ensure compliance with Environmental Health & Safety and Quality Assurance requirements.
• Oversee all material handling and heavy equipment support operations, scheduling daily work assignments and reviewing work orders for safety, permitting, and equipment needs.
• Manage work order activity, ensure proper documentation, and provide required and ad‑hoc reports.
• Ensure adequate supplies, proper training of personnel, and monitor performance of the multi‑national workforce.

Required profile

• Minimum two years’ experience with horizontal earthwork and material handling equipment such as forklifts, cranes, loaders, bulldozers, skid steers, and semi‑tractor trucks.
• High school diploma or GED, valid passport with at least 18 months validity, and a driver’s license.
• Existing U.S. government security clearance or ability to obtain a Moderate Risk Public Trust (MRPT) clearance.
• Ability to work in a war‑zone environment, lift up to 30 lb, and perform physical tasks in extreme desert conditions.

Required skills

• Operation of forklifts, cranes, loaders, bulldozers, skid steers, and semi‑tractor trucks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.