Asphalt Foreman

Kokosing; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Kokosing is seeking an experienced supervisor to lead the asphalt paving crew on active job sites in Ohio. You will oversee daily activities, ensure safety and workmanship, and coordinate with plant operators to meet production needs.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years paving experience, familiarity with paving equipment, and the ability to read grade stakes and perform volume calculations. You may work nights/weekends as required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of paving experience and knowledge of paving equipment.
• High school diploma or GED or equivalent technical training and related experience required.
• Safety and traffic control knowledge required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily work activities performed by the asphalt paving crew.
• Discuss the schedule and equipment needed for the day with the crew.
• Confirm with the plant operator about the scheduled loading times, type of material, tonnage totals.
• Responsible for ordering the daily trucking needs.
• Determine tonnage and type of asphalt needed and notify the plants.
• Communicate with the owners, inspectors, and engineers about the paving project.
• Shovel and rake asphalt.
• Perform minor maintenance or cleaning activities of tools and equipment.
• Ability to perform calculations for areas and volume.
• Measures distances from grade stakes, drives stakes, checks grade from string line.

Skills

Asphalt paving

Safety knowledge

Traffic control

Leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Paving equipment

Job description

Kokosing (www.kokosing.biz) is one of America’s 50 largest General Contractors and services a broad spectrum of clients in both the private and public business sectors. Kokosing’s services include heavy civil/industrial construction such as highways, bridges, underground utilities, water/wastewater facilities, and marine construction. For over 75 years, Kokosing has successfully attracted the most qualified technical personnel in the construction industry by offering visible challenges, superior quality, and attractive rewards. With over $2.8 billion in annual sales and a commitment to its workforce, Kokosing is the winning team.

Job Description:

Summary:

• Supervise the daily activities of the asphalt paving crew.
• Able to work nights and weekends as required.
• Responsible for the safety of the crew and quality of workmanship.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee the daily work activities performed by the asphalt paving crew.
• Discuss the schedule and equipment needed for the day with the crew.
• Confirm with the plant operator about the scheduled loading times, type of material, tonnage totals.
• Responsible for ordering the daily trucking needs.
• Determine tonnage and type of asphalt needed and notify the plants.
• Communicate with the owners, inspectors, and engineers about the paving project.
• Shovel and rake asphalt.
• Perform minor maintenance or cleaning activities of tools and equipment.
• Ability to perform calculations for areas and volume.
• Measures distances from grade stakes, drives stakes, checks grade from string line.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of paving experience and working knowledge of paving equipment.
• High school diploma or GED or equivalent technical training and related experience required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must have safety knowledge.
• Must have knowledge of traffic control.
• Must have a valid drivers license (CDL preferred).
• Asphalt related experience preferred (Traffic Control, Striping, Distributor).

Kokosing is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action federal and state contractor. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.