What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paving Foreman position at North Coast Paving?
Paving Foreman
Cleveland, OH
Full-time, Seasonal
About the Company
North Coast Paving has been shaping Northeast Ohio’s roads and parking lots since 1982. Based in Cleveland, we handle every aspect of asphalt and concrete work including paving, resurfacing, sealcoating, grading, striping, and site preparation. Our crews take pride in building smooth, long-lasting surfaces for schools, hospitals, retail centers, and municipalities throughout the region. More than just a paving company, North Coast Paving is a team built on reliability, skill, and hard work. Whether you have years of experience or are just starting your career, you will find opportunities here to learn, grow, and contribute to projects that keep Cleveland connected and moving forward.
Role Overview
The Paving Foreman at North Coast Paving leads and directs milling crews, ensuring projects run safely, efficiently, and on schedule. This role relies on strong leadership and extensive hands-on experience with milling operations to coordinate crews, manage equipment, and maintain high-quality results.
Key Responsibilities
- Crew Leadership: Direct and supervise the daily activities of the milling crew, ensuring safety, productivity, and quality workmanship.
- Equipment Oversight: Operate and coordinate milling machines, skid steers, brooms, and trucks to achieve production goals.
- Project Coordination: Work with project managers and estimators to understand job scopes, schedules, and specifications.
- Safety Management: Enforce company and OSHA safety standards on every jobsite; conduct daily safety briefings.
- Quality Control: Monitor milling depth, transitions, and cleanup to ensure a high-quality base for paving operations.
- Communication: Serve as the on-site point of contact for superintendents, inspectors, and customers when necessary.
- Logistics: Plan crew needs, materials, trucking, and equipment mobilization for upcoming jobs.
- Documentation: Track daily production, crew hours, equipment usage, and any jobsite issues.
- Maintenance: Assist in the care, minor maintenance, and inspection of milling equipment to prevent downtime.
Qualifications
- 3–5 years of experience in asphalt milling, paving, or related construction work.
- Previous leadership or foreman experience preferred.
- Strong understanding of milling operations, grades, and project layout.
- Knowledge of traffic control, jobsite safety, and DOT regulations.
- Ability to read blueprints, plans, and job specifications.
- Strong communication and team leadership skills.
- Valid driver’s license (CDL preferred).
- Willingness to work outdoors in varying weather and travel locally between job sites.
Compensation & Benefits
- Overtime Eligible: Yes.
- Bonuses: Project or seasonal performance bonuses available.
- Benefits: Health insurance, 401k with company match, PTO, paid holidays.
Tools & Allowances: Company truck or vehicle allowance, phone, and uniforms/PPE provided.
Pay: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
Salary : $60,000 - $75,000