Paving Superintendent

Cactus Asphalt; Tolleson (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) / 401(k) matching

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Short-term & long-term disability

Life insurance

Job summary

Cactus Asphalt is seeking a Paving Superintendent to lead a crew of 10-15 on ongoing projects across Arizona. You will plan, supervise, and optimize daily operations, ensuring work is completed on time and within budget while maintaining a strong safety culture.

In this role you will oversee material orders, equipment maintenance, and field coordination with the division manager. The position requires experience in paving, familiarity with compaction and ride-ability, and the ability to travel

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in paving/superintendent roles preferred.
• Strong knowledge of compaction techniques, rolling patterns, and ride-ability standards.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting construction plans and specs.

Responsibilities

• Direct supervision of a crew of 10–15 people.
• Assist division manager with budgeting and planning to meet project goals.
• Maintain a safe work environment per OSHA and company policies.
• Order and manage materials to ensure timely availability.
• Oversee equipment maintenance and vehicle inspections.
• Train and mentor junior staff on maintenance and safety procedures.
• Provide excellent service to internal and external customers.
• Utilize company tools (truck, tablet, phone) for day-to-day tasks.

Skills

Crew Coordination

Budget Adherence

Safety

Materials Management

Project Planning

Team Leadership

Communication

Decision Making

Adaptability

Education

3+ years paving superintendent experience

Job description

Summary/Objective

The Superintendent will coordinate and lead a crew of 10-15 individuals to ensure high-quality production while maintaining a safe work environment. The role will also involve assisting the division manager in planning and executing project strategies, ensuring adherence to budgets, and overcoming any challenges that may arise, such as weather or schedule changes. This position is responsible for overseeing daily operations, supervising personnel, and ensuring project goals are met on time and within budget.

Essential Functions

• Crew Coordination & Supervision: Direct supervision of a crew of 10-15 people, ensuring work is performed efficiently and to the highest standard.
• Budget Adherence: Assist the division manager with planning and ensuring that projects are completed within budget, adjusting strategies when necessary.
• Safety: Maintain a safe work environment by conducting regular safety meetings, ensuring proper use of PPE, and enforcing adherence to company safety policies and OSHA regulations.
• Materials Management: Responsible for measuring and ordering quantities for supplies and materials, ensuring that the right materials are available for each project phase.
• Compaction & Rolling Patterns: Understand and implement proper compaction and rolling patterns to ensure the smoothness and ride-ability of the project.
• Project Documentation & Planning: Read and interpret project plans, ensuring all work aligns with specifications and client expectations.
• Equipment & Maintenance: Oversee equipment and truck maintenance, ensuring drivers perform regular inspections and preventive maintenance.
• Training & Mentorship: Assist in training and developing lower-level employees on maintenance, repair duties, and safety protocols.
• Customer Service: Provide exceptional service to both internal and external customers, addressing any issues or concerns promptly and professionally.
• Technology Usage: Utilize a company-issued work truck, tablet, phone, and other necessary tools to manage day-to-day responsibilities and communication.

Competencies

• Communication Proficiency
• Decision Making
• Learning Orientation
• Safety Awareness
• Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
• Results Driven
• Thoroughness
• Time Management
• Adaptability to Weather and Schedule Changes

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration. The employee is exposed to a variety of extreme weather conditions at construction job sites, and the noise level in the work environment can be loud.

Physical Demands

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing throughout the day. The employee must frequently lift or move items up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move items up to 90 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work vary based on job size and job locations. Evening and weekend work is required as job duties demand.

Travel

Must be able to travel out of town/state as work demands.

Preferred Education and Experience

• 3+ years of experience as a Paving Superintendent.
• Strong understanding of compaction techniques, rolling patterns, and ride-ability standards.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting construction plans and project specifications.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• A valid state driver's license with a Medical DOT card and no active violations within the previous three years.
• Must be able to pass a drug test at all times

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 401(k)/ 401(k) matching - Eligible to start contributing after 90 days of employment. We match 100% up to the first 3% and 50% on the next 2% of employee contributions.
• We offer medical, dental, vision, vol life insurance, 1x annual salary company paid life insurance, short-term & long-term disability, critical illness, and accident coverage.