Asphalt Foreman

An Asphalt Foreman will directly supervise and coordinate daily activities of paving crew and will engage in the trade work of the employees being supervised.

Supervise an assigned work crew performing semi-skilled asphalt laborer duties including raking, smoothing and tamping relating to the pavement, re-surfacing and repair of streets and alleys using hot asphalt materials
• Supervise an assigned crew filling potholes and repairing street surfaces using high performance / cold patch asphalt during the winter months
• Supervises grinding and other crews operating asphalt equipment, including Hoisting Engineers operating grinders, pavers and rollers
• Receive and prioritize daily work assignments and makes crew work assignments
• Observe work in progress and provides guidance and direction on work procedures and techniques to asphalt laborers
• Ensure the timely delivery of hot asphalt from contracted plant to work sites
• Monitor supply of asphalt and requisitions additional supplies needed to complete the job
• Complete work activity sheets to report jobs completed, providing information on material used, location of work site, heavy equipment used and crew work assignments
• Informs General Foreman of performance or operational problems at work sites
• Ensures safe work procedures and safe work practices are followed at work sites
• Ensures barricades and other safety equipment are set up and in place while work is in progress
• Prepares accident and injury reports
• NOTE: The list of essential duties is not intended to be inclusive; there may be other duties that are essential to particular positions within the class.

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, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training, and Experience

• Two years of work experience in the paving and repair of street surfaces using asphalt materials and/or related asphalt equipment.

Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications

• A valid driver's license is required.

Physical Requirements: (Each to have one of the following based on the position: Never, Rarely, Occasionally, Constantly)

• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods: Occasionally
• Moving about to accomplish tasks at a worksite or moving from one worksite to another: Occasionally
• Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments, such as stooping, kneeling, or crouching: Occasionally
• Adjusting, moving and lifting objects in all directions: Occasionally
• Talking and hearing to communicate with others:Constantly
• Seeing to perform job duties at close range, such as monitors or screens:Occasionally
• Seeing to perform job duties at a distance, such as driving or operating equipment:Occasionally
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers: Occasionally
• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like: Rarely
• Operating machinery and/or power tools:Occasionally
• Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment: Occasionally
• The ability to travel regionally or nationally:Rarely

Physical Demands:

• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing:Occasionally
• Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds: Occasionally
• Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds:Occasionally
• Heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100 pounds or more: Rarely

Working Conditions:

• Low temperatures: Occasionally
• High temperatures: Occasionally
• Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind: Occasionally
• Noisy environments: Occasionally
• Hazardous conditions: never
• Shift work, to include overnight work:Occasionally
• Frequent overtime, including weekends:Occasionally
• Office environment:Occasionally

Pave America and it's companies offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and comply with OFCCP regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/assignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law. We actively promote diversity and inclusion within our workforce. Pave America and it's companies promote a drug-free workplace. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries. In compliance with OFCCP requirements, we invite applicants to voluntarily self-identify their gender, race, and veteran status. Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment.