Asphalt Foreman

About the role

We are looking for an experienced and dependable Asphalt Foreman to supervise and coordinate the daily activities of our paving crew. This role ensures that asphalt paving projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to quality standards. The ideal candidate has strong leadership skills, knowledge of asphalt paving processes, and the ability to work effectively under pressure while keeping the team aligned and productive.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct all aspects of day-to-day paving crew operations.
• Lead site setup, traffic control coordination, and crew safety briefings.
• Ensure proper execution of work according to job specifications, blueprints, and quality standards.
• Coordinate crew tasks, assign labor roles, and oversee asphalt placement and compaction.
• Monitor project timelines and adjust as needed to meet schedules.
• Oversee use of paving equipment such as pavers, rollers, and compactors.
• Communicate effectively with project managers, inspectors, truck drivers, and subcontractors.
• Maintain accurate daily logs, crew timecards, and production reports.
• Identify and resolve issues or conflicts on site promptly.
• Uphold safety policies and ensure PPE and procedures are followed by all crew members.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of asphalt paving experience.
• Strong understanding of asphalt paving methods, materials, and equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret job plans, grades, and specifications.
• Excellent communication and team leadership skills.
• Able to work extended hours, weekends, and in varying weather conditions.
• Must be able to lift 50+ lbs and perform physical labor as needed.
• Valid driver’s license required; CDL preferred.
• Able to work long hours, including nights and weekends as required by the project.
• Must be willing to travel overnight when projects are outside the local area.

Physical Requirements

• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods: Constantly
• Moving about to accomplish tasks at a worksite or moving from one worksite to another: Constantly
• 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: Constantly
• 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: Occasionally
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers: Constantly
• 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: Never

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing: Constantly
• Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds: Constantly
• Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds: Constantly
• Heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100 pounds or more: Occasionally
• Low temperatures: Occasionally
• High temperatures: Occasionally
• Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind: Occasionally
• Noisy environments: Occasionally
• Hazardous conditions: Rarely
• Shift work, to include overnight work: Occasionally
• Frequent overtime, including weekends: Occasionally
• Office environment: Rarely