Asphalt Foreman

Overview

Asphalt Foremen oversee construction projects from beginning to end and coordinate workers. Responsibilities are guiding staff, supervising Asphalt installation, assigning tasks, preventing occupational hazards, and keeping records. Asphalt Foreman need to demonstrate technical skills, managerial abilities, attention to details, stamina, basic computer operation knowledge, and teamwork. The Asphalt Foreman assists construction crew members with Asphalt construction projects and provides supervision to ensure a project’s success. This role fits someone with leadership skills, initiative, and prior experience installing Asphalt.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities & Duties:

• The Asphalt Foreman is responsible for the supervision of asphalt crew as well as provide direction, training, and assistance to the crew.
• Work closely with the Superintendent to supervise and motivate teams, ensuring adherence to project timelines and quality standards.
• Collaborate with the Superintendent to coordinate the activities of the work crew.
• Communicate regularly with the Superintendent to discuss schedule and production needs.
• Oversee the execution of work to ensure that field personnel are scheduled and complete the job within contract/job specifications.
• Operate equipment, machinery, and other tools in compliance with safety guidelines and manufacturer specifications.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures and safety requirements.
• Maintain a clean job site by picking up tools and equipment and securing the area daily.
• Support the implementation of safety policies and procedures, working closely with the Superintendent to maintain a safe and healthy work environment.
• Maintains safety as top priority in accordance with company safety rules.
• Notify the maintenance department of equipment problems promptly.
• Maintain accurate records of crew hours and material, trucking etc.
• Conduct regular inspections to ensure workmanship and materials meet specified standards.
• Collaborate with the Superintendent to identify and resolve challenges promptly.
• Report any project deviations, delays, or issues to the Superintendent and contribute to developing solutions
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

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.

Qualifications:

• 3 years asphalt experience
• Must be able to communicate in English and Spanish
• Must be a self-starter and able to work under limited supervision.
• Ability to work well with crews, team members or inspectors while managing stressful situations in changing environments.
• Knowledge of grade and slope control.
• Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Computer skills are required.
• 2 years of materials, methods, maintenance and operation of some equipment required with an emphasis on asphalt and paving.
• Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
• OSHA 30-hour certification required (those not having this credential must certify or be enrolled in a certification course within 12 months of hire/promotion)

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: Rarely
• Seeing to perform job duties at a distance, such as driving or operating equipment: Occasionally
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers: Constantly
• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like: Occasionally 
• Operating machinery and/or power tools: Occasionally
• Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment: Occasionally
• 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: Occasionally

Working Conditions:

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