Hourly Asphalt Paving Foreperson

APAC Central Inc., a CRH company, produces and provides crushed aggregate materials, sand, ready-mix concrete, asphalt, and performs as a regional heavy highway/infrastructure construction firm serving Arkansas, Oklahoma, and southern Missouri. With roots dating back to the early 20th Century, we are committed to leading with expertise, building with integrity, and growing your career.

About the role

We’re seeking a dedicated Asphalt Paving Foreperson who is passionate about safety, quality, and team success. In this hands-on role, you’ll supervise and guide a skilled paving and construction crew, drive daily production decisions, and work side by side with your team members to deliver outstanding results. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy leading by example, we want you on our team.

Responsibilities

• Champion a safe work environment by ensuring strict compliance with all safety policies, procedures, and regulations (OSHA/MSHA).
• Proactively report safety concerns or issues to supervisors or the safety team.
• Lead, motivate, and delegate tasks to your crew, ensuring everyone is set up for success.
• Make independent decisions to keep projects on track, efficiently solving challenges as they arise.
• Work collaboratively and hands-on, assisting with shoveling, raking, wheelbarrow operation, truck backing/dumping, and signaling equipment operators.
• Help with site setup, traffic control devices, and general project logistics as needed.
• Promote the company’s values, representing our interests with professionalism in all interactions.
• Perform other related duties to support project and company success.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in asphalt construction or related field, including team leadership.
• Proven ability to lead and develop teams, foster relationships, and deliver results in a collaborative environment.
• Understanding of customer specifications and quality standards to prevent rework or punch list items.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport, give and receive feedback, and communicate clearly with team members and stakeholders.
• High ethical standards and trustworthiness in all job aspects.
• Valid driver’s license required; must pass pre-employment background and drug screenings.
• Willingness to travel and work non-traditional hours as required by project needs.
• Consistently display a courteous, positive attitude toward co-workers, supervisors, and the public.

Physical and Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, climb, stoop, kneel, crawl, talk, and hear throughout the workday.
• Manual dexterity to handle tools and operate equipment safely.
• Visual acuity (with correction) for close and distance work, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
• Capable of driving vehicles for extended periods and working in all weather conditions.
• Ability to work long hours and adapt to changing schedules as needed.

Benefits

• Highly competitive base pay.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and disability benefits programs.
• Group retirement savings program.
• Health and wellness programs.
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion.

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage as a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies, and large enterprises. We operate in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.