Chipseal Foreman

KRC Corporation • Boise, ID

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Chipseal Foreman will supervise and coordinate the activities of workers, oversee the progress and efficient utilization of the chipseal crew and equipment, and establish and maintain a working relationship with fellow Foreman and Superintendents. This role involves monitoring the layout, placement, and compaction of materials, ensuring quality control, and verifying measurements, slope, and thickness for compliance. The Foreman will also communicate with external parties, read and relay job-related information, operate chipseal equipment, and calculate and order necessary job materials. Timely and regular attendance is essential, and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Five (5) years or more of proven foreman experience running a crew.
• Supervisory and strong communication skills (verbal and written).
• Basic computer skills.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must understand Paving Grade control.
• Must have basic understanding of plans and specs involved in paving and traffic control.
• Must be able to work both day and night shifts if necessary.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Must pass a background check.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions for extended periods of time, including nights and weekends as needed.
• Knowledge of asphalt paving construction, material, repair, and maintenance procedures and techniques.
• Knowledge of safety standards, regulations, and best construction practices.
• Knowledge of the operation of heavy highway construction and maintenance equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret maps, engineering drawings, and blueprints relative to road and bridge construction, maintenance, and repair.
• Act courteous and respectful of others with ability to maintain positive customer relations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate activities of workers.
• Oversee progress and efficient utilization of chipseal crew and equipment.
• Establish and maintain a working relationship with fellow Foreman and Superintendents.
• Oversee proper equipment maintenance and report equipment repairs to general superintendent and mechanic shop.
• Monitor the layout, placement, and compaction of materials.
• Monitor quality control.
• Verify measurements, slope and thickness for compliance.
• Communicate with persons outside of the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public and other external sources in an appropriate and professional manner.
• Read and relay job related information from work orders, plans, or contracts to asphalt crew.
• Operate the chipseal equipment, facilitate alignment, movement, or adjustment of machinery, equipment, or materials.
• Correctly calculate and order job materials as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state/federal law.
• Encouragement for women and minorities to apply.
• Pre-employment drug testing.
• Background check.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed