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Desert Man Transporting and Contracting is looking for an experienced Chargehand – Earthworks to join our infrastructure and construction team in Abu Dhabi.
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Job Overview
Desert Man Transporting and Contracting is looking for an experienced Chargehand – Earthworks to join our infrastructure and construction team in Abu Dhabi.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and coordinate daily earthworks and excavation activities on site
- Lead and manage labor teams, operators, and skilled workers
- Ensure site works are carried out according to project requirements and safety standards
- Monitor excavation, backfilling, grading, leveling, and compaction activities
- Coordinate with site engineers and supervisors for daily work execution
- Ensure proper use of equipment, tools, and materials
- Maintain productivity and quality of work on site
- Report site issues, delays, and manpower requirements to supervisors
- Ensure housekeeping and safety compliance at all times
Requirements
- Minimum 3-5 years of UAE experience in earthworks/infrastructure projects
- Strong knowledge of excavation, backfilling, and grading activities
- Experience working in roadworks, utilities, or infrastructure projects preferred
- Ability to supervise labor teams and coordinate site operations
- Familiarity with construction site safety practices
- Basic communication skills in English or Hindi/Urdu
- Immediate joiners preferred
Preferred Experience
- Experience in infrastructure projects
- Experience in utilities and pipeline works
- Experience in roadworks and site preparation
- Experience in excavation and trenching
- Experience in compaction and grading works
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