Foreman- Asphalt

Team Elmer's seeks to fill an opening for a skilled Foreman. This position will directly supervise and coordinate activities of equipment operators and laborers on construction job sites. Perform supervisory and management and will also engage in the same construction trades work as the workers they are supervising.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Recognize and communicate to Division Manager any job site problems, such as employee or job costing issues and complaints from the public
• Ensure that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed, bring problems to the attention of the Division Manager, Safety Director or HR Manager.
• Coordinate, direct and lead workers. Assign work to employees.
• Supervise crews to obtain top quality workmanship, efficiency, employee satisfaction, morale, communication, commitment, teamwork and pride.
• Review and verify employee time and approve daily. Ensure that hours are assigned properly.
• Suggest and initiate personnel actions, such as promotions, transfers, hires and training requirements. Adhere to the company's Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Policy when taking part in any employment action or decision, such as job assignment or layoff.
• Analyze and resolve worker problems.
• Regularly communicate with Shop Team Leader about repair and maintenance needs on all major pieces of equipment on assigned jobs.
• Relate to the public and to customers in a professional, courteous and respectful manner, appropriately responding to their complaints.
• Follow daily foreman procedures & protocols as set forth in job orientations and trainings.
• Other duties as assigned.

The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope of the position.

Qualifications:

• Valid license, CDL A with endorsement and a clean driving record.
• Ability to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen.
• Basic knowledge of administration and management. Must be able to plan, allocate resources, manage production and coordinate people and equipment.
• Knowledge of materials, methods and the tools involved in the construction industry or specific company division.
• Strong coordination, time management, active listening, oral and written expression and comprehension, critical thinking and reasoning skills.
• Ability to exercise good judgment when carrying out duties and to maintain good working relationships with the public and fellow employees.
• Strong mathematical abilities and the ability to remember words, numbers and other information. Must be able to read, understand and apply information obtained from blueprints, surveys and job specifications.
• Ability to see details at close range (within a few feet).
• Advanced mechanical skills a plus.
• A minimum of two to four years of related skill, knowledge or experience is needed for these occupations.
• Experience and training must include methods, techniques, equipment and hands-on experience in a supervisory position.
• High school degree or equivalent.
• Ability to work long hours and 5-6 days a week in all environmental conditions.
• Good work ethic, punctuality and alertness.

EEO/AA