Asphalt Plant Supervisor

Fred Smith Company; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fred Smith Company in Raleigh is seeking an Asphalt Plant Foreman with 1–3 years of experience in producing and manufacturing asphalt.

The role requires supervising crews, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time production, and coordinating with project managers. Responsibilities also include equipment oversight, reporting to Operations, and adherence to company safety policies. A valid driver's license and ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen are required.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in asphalt production.
• Experience supervising crews in a plant environment.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and enforce them among staff.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct crews to start on time and work required hours.
• Direct and instruct equipment use, quality control, and housekeeping.
• Prepare and transmit reports to Operations Manager/Superintendent.
• Maintain safety standards and ensure compliance with EPA/local regulations.

Skills

Asphalt production experience

Supervisory experience

Safety compliance

Job description

Fred Smith Company is currently searching for experiencedAsphalt Plant Foreman for our Raleigh plants. The successful candidates will have one to three years experience with the techniques required for producing and manufacturing various designs of asphalt.

JOB DUTIES & REQUIREMENTS:

• Create an atmosphere whereby subordinates are encouraged to improve their skill set and maintain a high level of morale 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 paid
• Assist and direct 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 perform housekeeping of project
• Participate in the periodic evaluation of all assigned personnel; discussing their contributions to the company as well as their development
• Supervise and direct the activities of assigned personnel in the performance of their duties, directing and instruction them in the proper orientation, technique, use, and maintenance of equipment
• See that all new personnel receive proper orientation to acquaint them with the company in policies, procedures, and safety requirements
• Develop a cooperative working relationship with all operators and project managers, superintendents, and other foremen. Foreman is also expected to cooperate and comply with the Human Resources and Risk Management departments being knowledgeable as to all aspects of EEO and safety. Foreman must comply with all requirements and insist upon compliance among all subordinates
• Conduct a continuous evaluation of the following items: cost/yields, materials, plans and schedules, salaries, promotions, job assignments, equipment changes and needs, and quality control. Foreman must relate any problems/changes/recommendations to Operations Manager or Superintendent
• Ensure all work undertaken complies with all local laws, ordinances, and EPA regulations concerning the manufacture of all asphalt materials 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 be courteous and have a considerate attitude towards these groups
• Perform equipment inspections, request further maintenance, or repairs as needed
• Make and maintain all required reports, verify their correctness and transmit them promptly to Operations Manager or Superintendent
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Must have valid driver's license with positive driving history
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen

KNOWLEDGE:

This position requires thorough knowledge of specialized field of asphalt, extensive computer knowledge, and the ability to use a variety of precision measuring instruments. Foreman must have a working knowledge of mix design and quality control associated with this field.

Foreman must be able to understand specifications and maintenance/repairs associated with supervisory responsibilities.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY:

Position requires the ability to climb onto and into vehicles to stoop, kneel, crouch, lift and grasp. Position requires sitting, standing and walking for sustained periods of time and long distances. Position requires ability to express ideas by means of the spoken word and the ability to perceive sounds and receive detailed information through oral communications.

Fred Smith Company is dedicated to the achievement of equality of opportunity for all its employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected group status under federal, state or local law. Fred Smith Company is an E-Verify Participant.

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Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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Applications are considered active for 30 days. If you have not been hired within 30 days, you must complete a new application. This application is intended for the use in evaluating your qualifications for employment. Incomplete, false or misleading statements on this application or during the interview process are grounds for terminating the application process or, if discovered after employment, termination of employment. This is not an employment contract. For safety and other reasons, FSC operates an alcohol and drug free workplace. If you are offered employment, you will be required to take and pass a drug screen prior to employment. Medical examinations are required of all applicants in certain job categories or when there exists a need to determine whether an employee is still able to perform the essential functions of their job or to determine fitness for duty as required by standards established by federal, state, or local law. FSC will conduct a security background check on all candidates who are made a conditional offer of employment. This background check will be processed for FSC by ADP Screening and Selection Services located at 301 Remington Street, Fort Collins, CO 80524, and ADP can be reached at 800-367-5933. The background check information will review your character, general reputation, personal characteristics, mode of living, and credit standing. The types of information that may be ordered include, but are not limited, to Social Security number verification, criminal, public, educational and, as appropriate, driving record checks, verification of prior employment, reference, licensing and certification checks, and drug testing results. FSC employs only US Citizens or aliens who can provide proof of identity and work authorization.