Asphalt Paving Foreperson

Position Overview

Manages personnel and activities associated with the efficient application of asphalt on private and/or public projects to meet company production schedules and quality specifications.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Must partner with other management to ensure quality control specifications are met and to ensure daily production schedules/estimates are optimized
• Must be able to instruct crew members in a professional manner in order to relay expectations and instill motivation
• Daily entries required pertaining to all aspects of production and personnel
• Must conduct effective yearly assessment reviews for crew members
• Attendance required according to company attendance policy to ensure crew is able to operate at normal efficiency level

Qualifications

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.

Education/Experience

• 3 years Foreman experience preferred or extensive Leadperson experience
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Mathematical and analytical skills required in order to access production requirements and goals, timesheets, and other production reports deemed necessary in the normal course of business
• Computer knowledge required for email communication and time entry

Work Requirements

• Must partner with other deparments such as accounting, payroll, and human resources to ensure adherence to all company policies and procedures
• Must adhere to company code of ethics
• Must be able to pass roadway technician certification courses as deemed necessary by management in order to meet state guidelines
• Physical ability to assist crew members in app capacities of applications
• Clear understanding of asphalt procedures/production
• Ability to communicate effectively to ensure all crew members understand what is expected
• Must be self-motivated
• Must possess knowledge to ensure ethical behavior and safety standards are met as required by the company and OSHA guidelines
• Ability to adhere to personal protective equipment (PPE) policy and to maintain individual PPE in a functional manner
• Must be able to adapt and work in extreme weather conditions
• Attitude/Cooperation: Must always maintain a courteous and professional manner with co-workers, customers, and the public
• Ability to be flexible with last minute schedule changes, location changes, time of shift changes
• Overtime work required. Out of town/county/state work may be required
• Initiative to perform/assist with other positions for job completion
• Must pass drug test and criminal background check

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.

• The following motions may be required: climbing, sitting, stooping, bending, squatting, lifting, stretching, driving, pushing, pulling, vibration, twisting, kneeling, throwing, reaching
• Must be able to adapt and work in extreme weather temperatures
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally while using proper lifting techniques

Work Environment

• Will be exposed to extremes of heat or cold weather.

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.