Paving Foreman

Fisher Industries; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Fisher Industries seeks a Paving Foreman based in Arizona to lead daily paving operations and ensure projects meet schedule, budget, and quality targets. The role requires strong leadership, safety focus, and hands-on supervision of a 6–10 person crew across multiple sites.

You will manage asphalt laying, monitor quality, coordinate staff and materials, operate equipment, and maintain safety and environmental standards while traveling to job sites as needed.

Qualifications

• MSHA 5000-23 certificate is required.
• Minimum 5 years' experience as Paving Foreman.
• Must pass drug test and physical.
• Clean driving record; Class A license a plus.
• Operate equipment to maintain project specs.
• Capable of supervising crews of 6–10 people.
• Strong interaction with asphalt plants and trucking subs.

Responsibilities

• Manage laying asphalt and monitor paving quality.
• Create work plans, schedules, and allocate staff and supplies.
• Operate and maintain equipment daily.
• Lead and direct the paving crew; train and mentor as needed.
• Ensure safety policies and environment standards are followed.
• Complete paperwork such as timesheets and quality checklists.
• Travel to job sites; work extra hours when required.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Supervisory skills

Safety awareness

Mechanical knowledge

Equipment operation

Travel readiness

Tools

MSHA 5000-23 certificate

Class A license (benefit)

Job description

Fisher Industries is a vertically integrated family of businesses that provides heavy civil construction and aggregate products across the United States. With over 70 years of experience, the company specializes in highways, bridges, aggregates, and large-scale infrastructure projects, supported by in-house capabilities in drilling, blasting, crushing, asphalt, and concrete production. Fisher is committed to delivering innovative, cost-effective solutions with an emphasis on safety and quality. As a proven industry leader, Fisher Industries continues to grow while maintaining the integrity and values of a family-owned company. For additional information about our company, visit our website at www.fisherind.com.

POSITION SCOPE

The Paving Foreman manages the daily operations of a paving crew, including scheduling, safety, quality, and personnel. They are responsible for ensuring that paving projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the specifications of the contract.

Paving Foremen should have strong leadership skills, be able to work well in a team, and have excellent communication skills. They should also be able to work in a fast-paced environment, and be physically fit enough to stand, walk, climb, and exert force.

This position is based in Arizona and requires travel to job sites.

PRIMARY DUTIES

• Manage the process of laying asphalt
• Monitor quality of paving
• Perform quality checks at the job site and ensure that the work meets quality standards
• Create a work plan and schedule for each phase of the project. This includes determining the staff and supplies needed, and mapping out a timeline
• Operate and maintain equipment daily
• Lead and direct the paving crew, ensuring they are working safely and efficiently. This may also include training and mentoring the crew
• Ensure that the work environment is safe for the crew, and enforce safety and environmental policies
• Complete paperwork and reports, including timesheets, quality control checklists, and accident reports
• Supervise paving operations and manages paving crew
• Assist with manual labor as needed
• Operate construction equipment as needed, and assist with relocating equipment to job sites
• Perform all duties within safety guidelines set up by M.S.H.A. and company policy
• Perform other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

• Must hold an M.S.H.A. 5000-23 certificate
• Minimum of 5 years' experience as Paving Foreman
• Ability to pass drug test and physical
• Clean driving record/valid drivers' license (Class A license a plus)
• Able to operate equipment efficiently to maintain project specifications
• Willing to work in a team environment
• Mechanical knowledge of equipment and being able to perform routine maintenance
• Must have supervisory skills handling crews ranging from 6-10 people
• Must maintain high quality workmanship
• Must be capable and proficient interacting with asphalt plants-ability to achieve accurate AC cut-offs
• Must be capable and proficient interacting with trucking subcontractors and other miscellaneous subs
• Ability to lift heavy equipment
• Excellent stamina
• Ability to travel for work during the week or weekend when needed
• Able to work weekends when needed

Fisher Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are a drug-free work environment requiring pre-employment and random drug testing. Subject to background check.

If you require an accommodation with applying, please email [e-mail] or call the HR Department at [phone] to request accommodations. This email is only to request accommodation for the application process and is not an email to inquire about the status of your application.