Asphalt Paving Foreman

Asphalt Paving Foreman

Job Summary 

The Asphalt Paving Foreman is responsible for meeting production goals by effectively managing multiple asphalt paving craft team members, equipment, and maintaining safety & quality standards. He or she manages all asphalt paving activities including planning, scheduling, material/supply acquisition, equipment utilization and maintenance, subcontractor management, and personnel utilization. He or she manages skilled craftsmen and works closely with the Asphalt Paving Superintendent and project management team members while championing safety, fiscal responsibility, productivity, and quality.  

Essential Functions 

• Read and interpret blueprints and project specifications. 
• Manage and direct the asphalt crew to meet production goals. Must understand daily production costs and production cost reports to track material quantities and resolve order discrepancies. 
• Interact with owners, clients, managers, subcontractors, vendors, legal haul trucking companies, asphalt plant employees and maintain a positive working relationship. 
• Execute work plan by effectively managing crews and equipment.
• Manage daily timekeeping logs, and equipment logs, as well as complete daily reports and daily diaries.
• Educate and train asphalt crew on safety, production goals, and equipment maintenance.  
• Develop and mentor asphalt craft personnel through training opportunities and providing accurate feedback on performance.
• Ensure operation is safe and use disciplinary actions as needed to always maintain safety. Report injuries and damages to appropriate personnel. Ensure good housekeeping through the use of toolbox talks, safety meetings, etc. 
• Keep track of assets and take steps to limit vandalism.  
• Knowledge of asphalt paving and asphalt paving equipment. 
• Climb up and down ladders to gain access to work to supervise the crew. Must be able to walk on uneven surfaces throughout the construction site and be able to stand and walk multiple hours a day. 
• Must be capable, licensed, and approved to drive a company pick-up truck or similar vehicle to work sites, offices, and other locations as required to perform job duties. 
• Recruits, interviews, and hires qualified applicants for available positions. Involved in all other personnel actions such as disciplining, promotions, demotions, and terminations. 
• Survey knowledge and exposure to technical survey systems such as GPS and robotics. 
• Effective asphalt paving equipment utilization. Asphalt paving equipment operating knowledge. 

Required Skills & Experience 

• 3 years of previous asphalt paving experience  
• Supervisory experience required 
• Strong prioritization and organizational skills; detail-oriented 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills 
• Must be dependable, self-motivated, and task-oriented 
• Must be able to work outside 90% of the time and must be able to lift up to 50 pounds 
• Experience with HCSS Heavyjob a plus 

This job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this position. The job summary is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. 

Benefits and EOE

Overland Corporation offers an industry-competitive benefits package for our employees and their families.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
• 100% Matching 401k, Fully Vested at Year 1 of Service 
• Paid Time Off 
• For additional company information, please visit www.overlandc

Overland Corporation performs asphalt paving work throughout Oklahoma and relocation is sometimes required for continuous employment opportunities.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.