Paving Foreman

Rogers Group • Hopkinsville, KY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Rogers Group, Inc., headquartered in Nashville, is a privately held aggregates and asphalt highway construction company operating in 12 states with over 3,000 employees. RGI, established in 1908, has the distinction of being recognized as the largest privately held aggregate producer in the United States. We have 86 quarries and 56 asphalt plants across Tennessee, Mississippi, Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, North Carolina, Kentucky, Arkansas, Texas, Indiana, Illinois, and Ohio. Rogers Group is currently seeking an individual for the PAVING FOREMAN position for our Western Kentucky operations based in Hopkinsville, KY to oversee and supervise our asphalt paving/milling crew on various projects such as commercial parking lots, city streets, county, and state roadways, as well as interstate highways. The successful candidate for this role will have an uncompromising focus on safety excellence. The ideal candidate for this role will have a demonstrated ability to recruit, train and retain crew members focused on safety, quality, and productivity. Other duties include, but are not limited to: Ability to enforce and abide by the safety policies while completing satisfactory and quality work daily. Ability to perform asphalt paving, stone set-up, and milling operations in accordance with KYTC, County, City and Commercial Specifications. Ability to read plans and specifications (application rates, grades, slope, drainage, etc.). Proven track record of completing jobs under budget and on time by setting clear expectations and feedback to crew members. Ability to manage all aspects of the operation including ordering of materials, logistics, maintenance, and outside services. Coordination between other foreman, plants, crews, subs, and vendors in advance of starting the shift or project. Ensure daily maintenance and housekeeping is occurring and pre-trip inspections are written up and submitted daily. Nights and weekends are required based on customer demands. Daily submission of electronic timecards and shift production reports as required by management with accurate quantities and cost coding.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience as a paving/milling foreman, with references.
• Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven record of being a self-starter and able to work under limited supervision.
• Ability to work well with team members or inspectors while managing stressful situations in changing environments.
• Proficient with GPS grade and slope control.
• Asphalt paving experience required.
• Asphalt milling experience required.
• Computer skills are required.
• Driver’s license and safe driving record.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the local customers, materials, and specifications is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Enforce and abide by the safety policies while completing satisfactory and quality work daily.
• Perform asphalt paving, stone set-up, and milling operations in accordance with KYTC, County, City and Commercial Specifications.
• Read plans and specifications (application rates, grades, slope, drainage, etc.).
• Complete jobs under budget and on time by setting clear expectations and feedback to crew members.
• Manage all aspects of the operation including ordering of materials, logistics, maintenance, and outside services.
• Coordinate between other foreman, plants, crews, subs, and vendors in advance of starting the shift or project.
• Ensure daily maintenance and housekeeping is occurring and pre-trip inspections are written up and submitted daily.
• Daily submission of electronic timecards and shift production reports as required by management with accurate quantities and cost coding.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance plus Health Savings Account with annual company contribution.
• Company provided Group Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance.
• Retirement 401(k) with company contribution and match at one year of service.
• Company provided Short- and Long-Term Disability.
• Paid Holiday’s including Christmas shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day.
• Paid vacation available after 180-day probationary period and accrued based on years of service.
• Annual performance-based merit increases.
• Career growth/advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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