What are the responsibilities and job description for the Asphalt Foreman position at Trueline?
Trueline's client, a growing construction firm focused on high-quality asphalt paving work, is seeking a Asphalt Foreman to join their team in Ohio. This hands-on field leader will guide paving crews, operate a paver when needed, and keep projects moving safely, efficiently, and to spec.
What You'll Do as the Asphalt Foreman:
- Lead daily asphalt paving operations and keep crews aligned on priorities
- Work directly in the field, including operating a paver as needed
- Coordinate labor, equipment, materials, and subcontractor activity
- Partner with project managers and engineers to execute job plans
- Monitor job quality, production, safety, and schedule progress
- Enforce OSHA and company safety standards on site
- Track daily logs, production reports, materials, and incidents
- Train and mentor crew members to improve performance and consistency
- Communicate clearly with internal teams, clients, and subcontractors
Must-Haves as the Asphalt Foreman:
- 5 years of asphalt paving experience
- Prior experience leading or supervising field crews
- Hands-on paver operation experience
- Strong knowledge of asphalt materials, paving methods, and heavy equipment
- Ability to read and understand plans, specs, and project documents
- Solid understanding of construction safety requirements
- Strong communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
- Valid driver's license
- Ability to work outdoors in changing weather conditions
Nice-to-Haves as the Asphalt Foreman:
- OSHA certification or other construction safety training
- Experience coordinating equipment maintenance or downtime planning
- Background working on commercial, municipal, or DOT paving projects
- Additional heavy equipment operating experience
Our Client Offers:
- Full-time, stable opportunity with a growing construction company
- Hands-on leadership role with real influence over field operations
- Team-oriented environment focused on quality, safety, and accountability
- Opportunity to mentor crew members and help build a stronger field team
- Consistent work across asphalt paving projects in Ohio
Trueline and its clients are unabashed equal-opportunity employers committed to a diverse workforce. We welcome smart and ambitious applicants and recruit, refer, hire, place, and promote without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.