An asphalt foreman is responsible for overseeing all aspects of an asphalt paving crew on a construction project, including supervising workers, ensuring quality standards are met, managing equipment, scheduling tasks, and maintaining safety protocols while laying asphalt on roads, parking lots, or other surfaces, often working closely with project managers to meet project deadlines and specifications

• Crew Supervision:
  • Assign tasks to crew members based on their skills and project requirements.
  • Train and mentor new crew members on proper asphalt paving techniques.
  • Monitor crew performance and address any safety or quality concerns.
  • Manage daily time sheets and ensure efficient use of labor.
• Project Management:
  • Review project plans and specifications to understand the scope of work.
  • Coordinate with project managers to ensure project timelines are met.
  • Estimate material needs and manage inventory of asphalt, aggregate, and other supplies
  • Communicate with subcontractors and asphalt plant operators regarding material delivery
• Quality Control:
  • Perform quality checks on asphalt placement, including thickness and compaction levels
  • Ensure compliance with project specifications and industry standards
  • Identify and address any quality issues during the paving process
• Equipment Operation:
  • Operate heavy machinery like pavers, rollers, and graders when necessary
  • Perform daily equipment inspections and maintenance checks to ensure proper functionality
• Safety Compliance:
  • Enforce all safety protocols and procedures on the worksite
  • Conduct safety meetings with crew members to address potential hazards
  • Investigate and report any accidents or safety incidents

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.

• Experience: Several years of experience in asphalt paving operations, including previous supervisory roles 
• Knowledge: Thorough understanding of asphalt paving techniques, quality standards, and safety regulations 
• Leadership abilities: Ability to motivate and manage a team effectively 
• Technical skills: Familiarity with operating heavy construction equipment 
• Communication skills: Clear and concise communication with crew members, project managers, and other stakeholders.

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: Constantly
• 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: Rarely
• Seeing to perform job duties at a distance, such as driving or operating equipment: Constantly
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers: Occasionally
• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like: Occasionally
• Operating machinery and/or power tools: Constantly
• Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment: Constantly
• The ability to travel regionally or nationally: Rarely

Physical Demands:

• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing: Never
• Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds: Occasionally
• Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds: Constantly
• Heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100 pounds or more: Never

Working Conditions:

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

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.