Paving Crew Foreman

Position Overview

The Paving Crew Foreman will be responsible for leading and supervising a paving crew in addition to tracking quantities, submitting timecards, and equipment hours electronically. The crew will patch asphalt, adjust manholes and water valves, clean and patch under guardrails, and assist with all activities associated with construction projects.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Supervise and coordinate activities of the crew.
• Ensures safety standards and guidelines are followed on jobsite, company property, and equipment.
• Daily reports for personnel, production, quantities, equipment utilized.
• May be required to use pressure washer and/or sandblasting equipment.
• Identify, understand, and report safety hazards, poor behavior, and unsafe actions immediately.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• 3 years of experience in aggregate, asphalt, or construction industry preferred.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must pass pre-employment physical, drug screen and criminal background check.
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Willingness to work independently within in a team environment and assist the team with other duties as required.
• Must be willing to work nights and weekends, when necessary.
• Compliance with all OSHA and/or MSHA regulations.
• Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required less than 10% of the time.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Knowledge of asphalt types and classifications.
• Knowledge of paving techniques, best practices, and paving equipment.
• Ability to operate equipment safely and efficiently under a variety of working conditions.
• Ability to recognize hazardous conditions.

Key Competencies

• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to needs.
• Teamwork - Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
• Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
• Planning/Organizing - Uses time efficiently.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Accepts responsibility for own actions.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.
• Initiative - Asks for and offers help when needed; able to consistently work independently.
• Innovation - Generates suggestions for improving work.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance.

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to sit, climb, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms above their shoulders.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.

Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions.
• The employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, and extreme heat.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

What CRH Offers You

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

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates 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.

About United Companies, a CRH Company

United Companies, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE/Vet/Disability--If you want to know more, please click on this link.