What are the responsibilities and job description for the Midland Asphalt | Traffic Foreperson | Lyons NY position at BARRETT INDUSTRIES?
Midland Asphalt Materials Inc. is one of the companies that operates within Barrett Industries Corporation, the Colas USA subsidiary that operates primarily in Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York. Midland provides advanced pavement preservation solutions for our customers’ needs. We strive to provide the traveling public the safest roads while becoming the premier emulsion producer and pavement preservation construction company in the northeast. Midland’s mission has been to strengthen and grow by empowering our people, fostering innovation, and utilizing new technology. To learn more about Midland visit www.midlandasphalt.com/.
Throughout Colas USA, we provide competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training for every employee. We pride ourselves on upholding the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct as we strive to grow our infrastructure products and services through empowering and developing our people, fostering innovation, utilizing new technology, and maximizing vertical integration at all levels of the company’s value chain. To learn more about the Colas USA Family of Companies, please visit www.colasusa.com.
Midland, and the rest of the Colas USA Family of Companies, is part of the Colas Group, the worldwide leader in transportation infrastructure construction and maintenance. For information on our international network visit www.colas.com.
Job Summary
Midland Asphalt Materials Inc., a subsidiary of Barrett Industries Corporation, provides advanced pavement preservation solutions for our customer's needs. We are currently looking for a Traffic Control Foreperson. This is a seasonal position that is paid according to the NYS Prevailing Wage schedule plus an additional $3.50 per hour.
Main Responsibilities
- Facilitate daily safety meetings
- Plan/Coordinate daily and weekly activities and adjust according to weather conditions i.e. road pre-trip, traffic control, lodging, etc
- Collect and provide all pertinent paperwork for timely management of client's requirements and company procedures for invoicing, payroll, payables, etc
- Interface with project officials and inspectors regarding worksite activities
- Use various computer programs for tasks like time keeping, expense reports, etc
- Act as the first point of contact for all employee concerns and address accordingly
- Promptly report all incidents or accidents to Supervisor/Safety Officer
- Attend project progress meetings as required
- Actively works to develop and retain crew
- Adhere to all Midland safety regulations
- Other duties as assigned by manager
Requirements & Qualifications
- Must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record (CDL preferred)
- 3-5 years of construction experience (Traffic Control experience preferred)
- Proficient computer and math skills required
- Willing and able to travel and stay out of town
- Excellent communication and organizational skills required
- Wears and maintains Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required by Company safety guidelines
- Basic mechanical ability and willingness to learn detailed FiberMat machine mechanics
- Regularly required to lift and /or move up to 50 pounds with or without assistance
- Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, work in tight spaces
- Standing/working on feet for long periods, and walking across uneven terrain
- Frequent exposure to loud noise
- Ability to operate a forklift
- Regularly exposed to all outdoor weather conditions, dust, and airborne particles
- Regularly exposed to extended periods of physical activity in extreme heat
- Regularly exposed to fuel, oil, and other chemicals
- Required to work varying hours, including nights/weekends, and overnight travel may be required
Culture At Midland
- Collaborative, inclusive and engaged team environment
- Seek to hire for culture add
- Work-life balance is supported
Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For details on the specifics of this commitment, If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to:
- to meet the requirements of the role in which you are applying
- complete any part of the application process
- access or use the online application process and need an alternative method for applying
Please contact Colas Inc. at 973-290-9082 or send an email to ColasRecruiter@colasinc.com.
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