Asphalt Foreman

Job Summary:

Paving Foreman

Job Description

Supervise and provide direction and guidance to field employees on day-to-day operations and activities relating to asphalt/paving activities.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities:

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Oversee and supervise daily operations of one of our Asphalt Paving Crews including the safety, quality, and personnel management aspects.
• Schedule work for paving crews with direction from our Operations Team.
• Applicant should possess excellent communication, leadership and management skills.
• Must be able to accept out of town work and/or occasional weekend work
• Ability to manage field operations required.
• Ability to supervise other company trades (concrete & sealcoating) and willingness to perform various trades as necessary.
• Must be able to walk through construction sites and lift 50 pounds from the ground.
• Support of safety & health programs, including weekly tailgate meetings, accident investigations, and development and implementation of corrective action plans.
• Enforcement of all safety & environmental policies, and all applicable OSHA rules and regulations.
• Provide guidance and development of hourly personnel to meet performance requirements.

Qualifications (Experience, Education & Certifications, Key Attributes):

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The Paving Foreman position requires the ability to operate the following construction equipment: Skid-steer, Paver, and Asphalt Roller.  Experience with Paving Roadways, Parking Lots and Repair & Maintenance projects.

• Must have supervisory skills handling crews ranging from 6-10 people.
• Must maintain high quality workmanship.
• Must be capable and proficient interacting with asphalt plants—ability to achieve accurate AC take-offs.
• Must be capable and proficient in interacting with trucking subcontractors and other miscellaneous subs.
• Ability to travel for work during the week or weekend when needed.
• Able to work weekends when needed.
• Ability to pass drug test and physical.
• Clean driving record/valid drivers’ license (Class A license a plus)

Physical Requirements: 

• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods: Constantly
• Moving about to accomplish tasks at a worksite or moving from one worksite to another: Constantly
• Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments, such as stooping, kneeling, or crouching: Constantly
• Adjusting, moving and lifting objects in all directions: Constantly
• Talking and hearing to communicate with others: Constantly
• Seeing to perform job duties at close range, such as monitors or screens: Occasionally
• Seeing to perform job duties at a distance, such as driving or operating equipment: Constantly
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers:  Constantly
• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like: Constantly
• Operating machinery and/or power tools: Constantly
• Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment:  Constantly
• The ability to travel regionally or nationally: Occasionally

Physical Demands:

• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing: Constantly
• Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds:  Constantly
• Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds: Constantly
• Heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100 pounds or more: never

Working Conditions:

• Low temperatures:  Rarely
• High temperatures:  Rarely
• Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind:  Constantly
• Noisy environments: Constantly
• Hazardous conditions:  Constantly
• Shift work, to include overnight work: Occasionally
• Frequent overtime, including weekends: Occasionally
• Office environment:  Rarely

Pave America and it's companies offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and comply with OFCCP regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/assignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law. We actively promote diversity and inclusion within our workforce. Pave America and it's companies promote a drug-free workplace. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries. In compliance with OFCCP requirements, we invite applicants to voluntarily self-identify their gender, race, and veteran status. Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment.