About the position
The duties of a Foreman include, but are not limited to, the following: This position is responsible for managing and working with a team of up to 8 crew workers within their day to day responsibilities for the paving of asphalt. The position is responsible for the efficient, safe and profitable operation of their associated project and work team; and for advising as well as making recommendations to the Superintendent concerning the best interests of the operation when the activities of his/her work team and equipment are involved.
Responsibilities
- Manages paving crew to optimize efficiency of paving job.
- Responsible for the placement of asphalt.
- Ensures job specifications including proper depth are met.
- Perform daily paperwork functions including time-card approvals, parts inventory, and daily charge forms.
- Take leadership role in safety functions including personal safety, traffic control management, and toolbox safety meeting requirements.
- Monitor measure and report on operational key performance indicators including daily production, downtime, overtime, production rate and other operating metrics.
- Customer service, speaking to vendors and inspectors.
- Provide a safe working environment for workers on site.
- Follow rules, safe work practices and procedures.
- Perform job duties in a manner that will not create a hazard to their own health and safety, or the health and safety of other employees.
- Maintain a clean and safe work-site.
- Identify and report workplace hazards and help their control or elimination.
- Wear required personal protective equipment (this includes hard hats, reflective vests, hearing and eye protection, respiratory projection and protective footwear).
- Immediately report all accidents and incidents to your supervisor.
- Hold regular safety meetings.
- Read site plans.
Requirements
- Minimum of two years of production, maintenance and/or location supervision in construction or related industry.
- Previous supervisory experience preferred.
- Demonstrated good judgment and discretion.
- Strong organizational skills with focus on accuracy.
- Able to follow established processes and/or document new processes.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet critical deadlines all the while being detail-oriented.
- Excellent customer service skills and ability to function as part of a team.
- Works cooperatively with other employees, customers, clients, and the public.
- Able to handle multiple responsibilities at one time and must be able to deal effectively with people using a facilitative approach.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong leadership and demonstrated problem-solving skills as well as excellent time management and project management skills.
- Must have a valid drivers license.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
- Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance
- Holistic Health & Well-being programs
- Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care
- Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts
- Paid time off & paid holidays
- Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)
- Educational Assistance Program
- Dress for your day
