Paving Foreman

  Job ID:  509966

Hinkle Contracting, LLC, a CRH company, would like to welcome you to one of the finest construction companies in Kentucky. Hinkle operates one of Kentucky’s most extensive networks of state-of-the-art asphalt paving and production supply facilities. Hinkle is committed to producing and providing our customers quality materials and service. Hinkle is a company whose reputation for quality work dates to 1942 with a strong reputation, strong community ties and a commitment to their employees that is unmatched in the industry. Hinkle employs more than 400 employees during the construction months. With multiple locations throughout central, eastern, and southern Kentucky, Hinkle prides itself on its ability to provide a multitude of services to many customers in various geographical locations. In addition, by being a part of the CRH family, we are a proud reflection of the hundreds of family businesses, local and regional companies and mid to large sized enterprises that come together to form CRH.  CRH is the leading building materials business in the world, employing 73,000 people at 3,155 locations in 29 countries. CRH is the largest building materials business in both North America and Europe, and we also have regional positions in Asia. We manufacture and supply a diverse range of integrated building materials, products, and innovative end-to-end solutions, which can be found throughout the built environment, from major public infrastructure projects to commercial buildings and residential homes. CRH operates with a decentralized, diversified structure, letting you work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large enterprise.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

This is a skilled position requiring employee to supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in spreading, rolling, compacting, and patching asphalt or similar material to form surfaces of highways, streets, parking lots, aircraft landing strips, driveways, etc. This position will report directly to the Project Manager.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Ensuring the safety of crew members and the public who may interact with job;
• Training new crew members;
• Calculating the number of trucks required to haul asphalt from the hot plant according to vehicle capacity, traffic conditions, distance from work site, and productivity of drivers;
• Touring job sites to ascertain progress in meeting time schedules, to detect insufficient utilization of workers and equipment, measure slope and material thickness to verify compliance with contracts, and to supervise the job;
• Supervising and coordinating crew activities, studying production schedules, and estimating work requirements for completion of job assignment in compliance with or beating the job estimate;
• Maintaining time and materials records necessary to complete daily job costing;
• Maintaining company policy;
• Recommends measures to improve productions methods, equipment performance, product quality, and crew performance;
• Will directly supervise asphalt paving employees;

• Ensure a safe work environment in compliance with all safety policies and procedures using the appropriate tools and equipment for the task; 
•  Properly follow all company policies and OSHA / MSHA regulations for safe working procedures and environment;
• Ability to operate equipment safely and efficiently.
• Ability to keep time and material records.
•  Ability to follow verbal and written instruction.
•  Ability to communicate effectively on the telephone.
•  Excellent interpersonal and supervisory skills and attributes.
• Perform any other general duties as specified

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum high school diploma or general education degree (GED) required and at least 3 years of related asphalt and paving experience or an equivalent combination of education and training.

• Pass pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check. 
• Pass a pre-employment “Fit for Work” physical. 
• Be able to provide valid documentation for the I-9 Immigration document. 
• Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors and the general public at all times. 
• Report to work at the designated start time. 
• Be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary. 
• Be able to work overtime when required.
• Maintain current driver’s license that meets state requirements. 
• Have a Motor Vehicle Record that meets company standards.
• Be willing to work outdoors in extreme temperatures, both hot and cold.
• Strictly adhere to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook. 
• Have the willingness to work in a team environment and assist co–workers or supervisors with other duties as required. 
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated operations and production areas as stated by OSHA and / or MSHA. 
• Be at least age 18 years of age due to nature of working environment. 
• Previous related experience in construction field is preferred.

Physical Demands

The physical demands, work environment factors and mental functions described below 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.

• Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to hear and speak effectively to customers or employees of organization.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret graphs.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.  Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form is required to complete tasks in an efficient and safe manner.
• Vision abilities required by this job include color, close, and distance vision, as well as peripheral, depth, and focus perception vision.
• Work can be performed at heights, requiring the employee to climb and balance in ladders, scaffolds and stair towers, often with narrow steps and passageways.
• This position requires walking, standing, sitting, bending, twisting, sitting, stooping, kneeling, crawling, crouching, and lifting.
• Regularly required to sit and/or stand during a work shift of at least eight hours per day, on uneven surfaces, including natural ground and slopes in varying weather conditions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms.
• Must be able to carry, lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs without assistance
• Ability to operate equipment under extreme temperatures and for extended hours.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, based on project needs and demands.

Work Environment

The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met in Construction Operations to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Work is performed outdoors, on a job site, in extreme weather conditions and for extended hours. 
• Work environment periodically exposes the employees to high levels of noise, dirt, grease, and dust that is typically associated with a construction project.
• Employee regularly works with or near heavy equipment and moving machinery.
• Work may involve a variety of substances or materials commonly found on construction sites such as form oil, grease, curing compounds, gasoline, diesel fuel, asphalt and concrete.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts, frequently walks on uneven surfaces, including natural ground and slopes, in varying weather conditions, and is regularly exposed to wet, humid condition airborne particles, and extreme heat or cold.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet but may require protective equipment at some facilities.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive 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.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Hinkle Contracting, LLC, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability