Paving Foreman: Safety‑Driven Crew Leader & Equipment Pro

Libs Paving Company, Inc.; Floyds Knobs (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Life Insurance

Safe Harbor 401(k) with matching

Profit Sharing

Job summary

Libs Paving Co., Inc. is seeking a lead equipment operator responsible for safety, scheduling, workforce planning, supervising crew, and cost control while safely operating skid steer and other equipment for asphalt paving prep.

This role requires attention to surroundings, adherence to safety protocols, and coordination with management and subcontractors to ensure on-time, quality paving projects.

Responsibilities

• Follows all policies and procedures established by Libs Paving Co., Inc. and ensures policies and procedures are adhered to by crew members.
• Follows direction by Libs Paving Management team and Superintendent.
• Directly supervises and coordinates the activities of crew members.
• Skilled in site work including road construction, excavation, backfilling, compaction, grading, testing, and pipe installation.
• Inspects work site for potential hazards or safety concerns.
• Identifies, verifies and reports scheduling conflicts, needs or deficiencies with other crews and subcontractors with Superintendent.
• Proficient in operating skid steer, excavator, backhoe, bulldozer and grade tractor.
• Safely and efficiently operates equipment to move materials, excavate, grade, and perform other tasks for asphalt paving prep.
• Has knowledge of installing and operating attachments to equipment as needed to complete paving tasks.
• Must be able to efficiently and safely secure equipment to trailer for transport to and from job sites.
• Completes job reports using Pave Day after each job.
• Maintains awareness of surroundings and obstacles while operating equipment.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, plans, and specifications to determine work requirements.
• Performs routine maintenance on equipment and reports problems to maintenance department.
• Available for continuing education and training on equipment operations.
• Follows daily vehicle checklists and completes required documentation.
• Adheres to safety rules and maintains personal and team safety.
• Communicates effectively with team members and respects input.
• Installs barricades to ensure site safety when necessary.

Job description

Libs Paving Co., Inc. is seeking a lead equipment operator responsible for safety, scheduling, workforce planning, supervising crew, and cost control while safely operating skid steer and other equipment for asphalt paving prep.

This role requires attention to surroundings, adherence to safety protocols, and coordination with management and subcontractors to ensure on-time, quality paving projects.