Asphalt Paving Foreman

Sunbeltasphalt; Auburn (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry Leading Wages

Performance Bonus Opportunities

401(k) w/ company match

Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays

Job summary

Sunbeltasphalt in Auburn, Georgia seeks a Paving Foreman responsible for supervising a crew in asphalt paving projects. The role requires ensuring that operations are performed efficiently, safely, and to specifications.

Key responsibilities include training new personnel, conducting evaluations, and maintaining quality control while fostering a positive work environment.

Competitive wages and benefits, including medical, dental, and retirement plans, are offered.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of the specialized field of paving and asphalt.
• Experience of 1-3 years in paving and rolling asphalt.
• Ability to understand specifications and grades with supervisory responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct crew activities on paving projects.
• Ensure all work complies with local laws and safety standards.
• Conduct performance evaluations and training for personnel.

Skills

Knowledge of paving techniques

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Attention to safety protocols

Job description

Job Description

The successful candidate will supervise and direct assigned crew in their activities to prepare, execute, and finish asphalt paving projects. All specifications must meet expectations in an efficient, safe, and satisfactory way. As a working foreman, one will continue to perform functions of crew construction while leading the team.

Job Duties

• Perform all duties within the guidelines set forth in the Employee Policies and Procedures Manual.
• Create an atmosphere whereby all subordinates are encouraged to improve their skills and maintain a high level of moral for themselves and other employees.
• See that crew starts working on time and ensure that they work the number of hours for which they are assigned and paid.
• Assist and direct assigned crew in the following areas: using equipment in a safe and proper manner, improving job performance, controlling cost, improving quality of work, increasing productivity, improving communications, and housekeeping of projects.
• Supervise and direct the activities of assigned personnel, instructing them in the proper operation, proper technique, use, and maintenance of equipment.
• Paving Foreman is responsible to see that all new personnel receive proper orientation to acquaint them with the company, policies, safety, and their job duties/responsibilities.
• Participate in the periodic evaluation of all assigned personnel; discussing their contributions to the company, development, and possible pay adjustments.
• Develop a cooperative working relationship with all operations and project managers, superintendents, and other foremen.
• Cooperate with the Human Resources and Risk Management departments. Foreman must be knowledgeable as to all aspects of EEO and Safety. Position is required to comply with these requirements and insist upon compliance among all crew members.
• Conduct a continuous evaluation of the following items: cost and yields, material yields, plans and schedule salaries, promotions, job assignments, equipment needs, personnel needs, on-the-job training, program and job safety, security and crime prevention, and quality control. Foreman is required to relate any problems or changes to the Operations Manager or Superintendent.
• Ensure all work undertaken complies with all local laws and ordinances concerning construction and related activities.
• Maintain close contact and a good working relationship with the general public, engineers, inspectors, and customers to facilitate job progress and promote a positive company image. Foreman must have and maintain a courteous and considerate disposition toward all groups stated.
• Write, maintain, and turn in all required daily reports. Verify their correctness and transmit them promptly to the Operations Manager or Superintendent.
• Logging important conversations, activities, and events are also required to be recorded for future reference.
• Maintain professional conduct at all times.
• Complete all assigned Learning Management System Initiatives.

Experience & Knowledge

• Thorough knowledge of the specialized field of paving. Use of drawings and a variety of precision measuring instruments as well as knowledge of manufacturing and techniques that are associated with asphalt and paving.
• Over one year and up to three years to become familiar with the techniques used for paving and rolling asphalt and related material.
• A complete understanding of specifications and grade are required with supervisory responsibilities.
• Diversified duties involving substantial knowledge of this specialized field. Position requires the use of judgment to plan and make complex decisions. Decision types include, but are not limited to sequence of setup, operations and processes, analyzing facts or circumstances, solving problems regarding transactions, and determining the consequences of actions to be taken within limits of standard or accepted practice. Position requires general knowledge of related organization policies and procedures with their correct application.

Confidential Data

Position requires integrity and discretion to safeguard confidential data such as cost, wage, and personnel information. Disclosing such information with others other than supervisory personnel could have an adverse internal effect and/or minor external effect.

Contact with Others

Regular contact with subordinates and other departments to complete projects. Foreman is required to furnish or obtain information from others, discussing subjects related to projects or other supervisory matters which require tact to avoid friction and obtain cooperation. Position also requires contacts outside of company where improper handling could affect company objectives or other's perception of the company.

Scope of Supervision

Position is responsible for the immediate supervision over a crew of two but seldom over ten personnel. Foreman is expected to assign, review, and check work while eliminating difficulties under standardized procedures.

Physical Activity & Demand

• Position requires the ability to climb onto machines, stoop, kneel, crouch, lift, and grasp objects. Foreman is expected to walk and stand for sustained periods of time. Position also requires the ability to perceive sounds and receive detailed information through oral communication.
• Moderate physical effort required on a daily basis; frequently lifting or moving average weight material (over 25 pounds) or occasional heavy material (over 50 pounds) is necessary. Foremen have an occasional physically demanding role.

Mental & Visual Demand

Continuous mental and visual attention required to oversee projects, personnel, and equipment. Position requires constant alertness on the job.

Working Conditions

Somewhat disagreeable working conditions with continuous exposure to dust, dirt, seasonal temperature variances, and machine noise. Several elements may be continuously present to the extent of being objectionable.

Injuries, should they occur, could result in partial incapacitation due to loss of arm leg, eye or severe health hazard.

Compensation

• Industry Leading Wages
• Off-Season Hourly Guarantee
• Performance Bonus Opportunities
• Company Phone, Tablet, Laptop
• Affordable Medical, Dental, Vision, Short/Long Term Disability Plans available
• PTO Days/Paid Sick Days/Paid Holidays
• 401(k) w/ company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Annual Employee Boot Plan

A review of this job description has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties, all duties and requirements are essential job functions. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities; however, some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves and/or others.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.