Paving Foreperson

Idaho-Materials-; Pocatello (ID); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Idaho Materials & Construction, a CRH Company, seeks a Paving Foreperson to oversee asphalt paving crews and ensure safety, scheduling, and quality control. The role reports to the Paving Superintendent and may involve light additional labor tasks and equipment operation as needed.

The ideal candidate brings 5–10 years in asphalt paving, strong supervision skills, and a thorough understanding of plans, specifications, and DOT/OSHA/CDL regulations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred and 5-10 years of related asphalt paving experience or an equivalent combination of education and training.
• Thorough knowledge and previous experience of the asphalt paving industry and its means and methods.
• Demonstrated the ability to supervise and lead crew members.

Responsibilities

• Be the site safety champion: ensure the safety of all crew members and the public who may interact with the job.
• Coordinates and plans daily work activities, sets production targets, job site organization, reading of plans and work orders, interpretation of specifications, overall quality of finished the product.
• Communicates with customers, inspectors, coworkers, and the public in a positive and friendly manner.
• Supervises and schedules work crews.
• Coordinates quality control testing as required.
• Organizes job site goals, timelines, and budgets.

Skills

Site supervision

Safety awareness

Plan reading

DOT/CDL knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Requisition ID528218-Posted08/26/2026-AMAT-Idaho Materials & Construction-Full Time-Operations, Field and Plant Mgmt-United States-Idaho

Idaho Materials & Construction, is a CRH Company. Our purpose, commitment to the future, and formula for growth is to champion the safety, empowerment, and development of our employees. We strive to be The Preferred Source of quality sand, rock, landscape products, ready-mixed concrete, asphalt, paving and construction services. We succeed as a team by embracing integrity, mutual respect, innovation, service, sustainability, and financial strength.

Position Overview

The Paving Foreperson is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the asphalt paving crews. This position will primarily perform supervisory duties, but on rare occasions may assist with general laborer, equipment operation, and maintenance tasks as needed. The position will report directly to the Paving Superintendent.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Be the site safety champion: ensure the safety of all crew members and the public who may interact with the job. Follow and enforce company policies and procedures with all crew personnel and subcontractors.
• Coordinates and plans daily work activities, sets production targets, job site organization, reading of plans and work orders, interpretation of specifications, overall quality of finished the product.
• Communicates with customers, inspectors, coworkers, and the public in a positive and friendly manner.
• Supervises and schedules work crews.
• Coordinates quality control testing as required.
• Organizes job site goals, timelines, and budgets.
• Orders required supplies and asphalt materials and coordinates with grade crews, trucking, and traffic control as needed.
• Perform field measurements and monitor job quantities & calculate yield.
• Drive to various job site locations.
• Assists with general laborer duties as needed, which may include shoveling, laying asphalt, raking, and other tasks as required.
• Assists with heavy equipment operation, if trained, as needed at job site locations.
• Maintains time and materials records necessary to complete daily job costing.
• Submit daily crew timecards with proper coding; record equipment hours, labor hours, and progress quantities correctly.
• May be subject to drug testing, medical exams, and physical agilities testing.
• Regular and timely attendance. Work schedules fluctuating in or out of town.

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred and 5-10 years of related asphalt paving experience or an equivalent combination of education and training.

Qualifications & Work Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.

• Thorough knowledge and previous experience of the asphalt paving industry and its means and methods.
• Demonstrated the ability to supervise and lead crew members.
• Ability to understand plans, specifications, and grades.
• Knowledge of DOT, OSHA, EPA, and CDL laws and procedures.
• Must demonstrate safety awareness and comply with company policies and procedures.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one on one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiple and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ration, percent, land to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved written or oral instructions
• Ability to work well with others in a group or one on one setting.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should be able to type and use keyboards accurately.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• A Standard Driver’s License is required. A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is preferred.
• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional employee situations; Responds promptly to employee needs; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• Teamwork - Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
• Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
• Planning/Organizing - Uses time efficiently.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Accepts responsibility for own actions.
• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.
• Initiative - Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Innovation - Generates suggestions for improving work.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved written or oral instructions.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee is frequently required to sit, climb, and use hands to signal and handle equipment. The employee isoccasionallyrequired to stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms above their shoulders. The employee mustoccasionallylift and/or move anywhere up to 50-75 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions; and extreme cold and/or heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Other duties may be assigned as required. Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• Aninclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

Idaho Materials & Construction, a CRH Company, is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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