Paving crew foreman job description

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Are you interested in the opportunity to work for an industry-leading company that will give you the experience and exposure you need to build your career and personal brand? If so, then you've come to the right place!

General Summary
The Paving Foreman supervises and coordinates activities of crew and ensures safe, efficient, and quality completion of assigned asphalt paving project(s).

Essential Job Accountabilities
Collaborate with Superintendent and/or Project management team to schedule materials, equipment, and work for the crew.Complete required documentation and reports including but not limited to, crew timecards, daily reports, logs, incident reports and safety documentation.Lead daily communication and safety meetings with crew regarding expectations, changes, and other information. Enforce and comply with all Company safety policies, procedures, and practices. Train and mentor crew members to enhance their skills and knowledge.Support employee counseling and performance appraisals. Timely address safety and other job site concerns and issues with employees.Monitor job site and crew safety to ensure work is being completed in compliance with project specification and safety standards.Communicate with project management team regarding any delays, changes and/or emergencies at the job sites.Actively inspect work site for potential health and safety hazards.Maintain safe work environment that complies with OSHA standards and safety standards.Participate in training and other forms of development to strengthen technical, safety and other skills.Perform other duties as required.

Education
High School Diploma, GED or equivalent years of experience

Work Experience
Two (2) years of experience functioning as a Foreman/Supervisor and or Lead-level.Experience in asphalt paving and road construction.Knowledge of asphalt materials, finish grading, patching, paving and related equipment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledgeable in GPS grading and survey equipment (Trimble), preferred.Skills in basic computing and email (knowledge of Microsoft Office a plus).Strong communication and interpersonal skills (Bilingual a plus) Ability to work in a team setting.Ability to read and understand blueprint and construction plans, preferred.Ability to assume responsibility, interface and communicate effectively with others.Ability to motivate employees and lead by example.Ability to work well under pressure and within project timelines.Ability to work cooperatively with a team in a fast-paced and complex environment.

Physical Demands
Ability to work, day, swing, and night shifts (occasionally extended hours).Ability to work in constant exposure to outside elements, in all weather conditions.Ability to work in safety sensitive construction zones around large machinery and heavy equipment.

Additional Requirements/Skills
Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiates to ensure a safe work environment.Ability and willingness to abide by Granite's Code of Conduct daily.Valid driver's license.

About Granite Construction IncorporatedGranite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite Construction is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities and a Drug-Free Workplace. For additional information on applicant/employee rights please click here.Notice to Staffing AgenciesGranite Construction, Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Granite") will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Granite, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Granite mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Granite employees, or to Granite's resume database will be considered Granite property. Granite will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Granite will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Granite's recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Granite will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Granite's Human Resources Representative or his/ her designee. No other Granite employee is authorized to bind Granite to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies.

Lehigh Valley Division , part of the H&K Group, Inc. is seeking a Paving Foreman to direct the activities of workers concerned with paving of roads and highways. The ideal candidate is dependable, dedicated, and a strong leader.
H&K Group, Inc.'s (H&K's) Lehigh Valley Division (formerly Lehigh Valley Site Contractors) has been a proud member of our heavy civil construction team since 1998. Strategically located just north of the City of Easton, PA, the Lehigh Valley Division provides complete heavy civil construction and contracting services to customers and clients throughout the Lehigh Valley, PA region, western NJ and beyond.

As a trusted H&K affiliate company, the Lehigh Valley Division has ready access to over a half-century of civil construction strength, experience, and value. At H&K's Lehigh Valley Division , we embrace challenge and change head on. In so doing, we are constantly adapting our civil construction techniques and improving our procedures, attention to detail and our ever-important industry safety and technology standards, to ultimately provide our customers with the highest quality of project work possible. When our customers and clients see H&K's Lehigh Valley Division name on their project or work site, they know that safety, quality, experience, integrity, and value are assured.
Why work for H&K Group, Inc.?
Competitive salary commensurate with experience 100% Company-paid Health Benefits 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan Tuition reimbursement programs available to qualifying employees for approved programs



Responsibilities



Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Performs all work according to OSHA/MSHA and H&K Safety policies Reads and interprets blueprints and job-related documents Records daily events in job diary Schedules materials, equipment, and work for the crew Analyzes crew SIPs to create site SIPs Obtains quantities from crews and prepares for billing process with PM Analyzes cost reports for production adjustments Accurately codes and controls onsite costs Conducts site meetings Attends job turnover meetings Communicates goals and purposes effectively Leads by example Influences and enforces company values, recognizes misalignments, and ensures compliance Understands and anticipates customer's needs Understands business practices within the organization and the importance of repeat business Communicates with customer representatives and represents the company professionally Other duties as assigned



Qualifications



Required Skills, Education, and Experience
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required and work environment for this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
PennDot road construction experience Strong Verbal and Written Communications skills Read, analyze, and interpret general business, technical, and governmental documents and regulations Write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals Present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public Ability to work with probability, statistical inference, and the fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry Basic computer skills including internet, email, and documentation using digital cameras Demonstrated leadership Demonstrated dependability and punctuality Ability to fit test & utilize appropriate PPE as needed Ability to meet physical requirements (movement, lifting, as relevant to job)
Preferred Skills, Education, and Experience
Two years of relevant PennDot road construction experience Supervisory or crew foreman experience OSHA or other relevant safety certifications
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Thank you for your interest in employment with H&K Group, Inc. At H&K, we invest in our people, providing the essential training, instruction, and supervisory support that they need to develop and grow within our company. We acknowledge that H&K's strength and success is directly related to our employees and the talents, dedication, and job performance they exemplify. We seek dynamic, motivated people who are driven to make a difference.
H&K does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veterans' status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are always looking for the best, most qualified people to join our team.
Pre-employment drug testing (EOE)
Pre-employment Physical
100% Company-Paid Health Benefits!



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100 Years of Experience at Work for You!

Since 1920, the professional men and women of Hubbard Construction have literally paved the way for hundreds of public and private projects that have supported Florida's rise to prominence.

Hubbard is one of Florida's largest heavy civil construction companies. We are proud to be a part of Florida's history and we are eager to continue to serve the Florida market and beyond.

The scope of Hubbard's work includes complex highway projects, site development, paving, utility and drainage systems, surveying, RAP and hot mix sales, and state-of-the-art bridge building. We provide multiple delivery systems in design-build, bid-build, public/private-partnerships and design-build finance.

Hubbard Construction's parent company, Eurovia, operates through a network of 330 agencies and 770 production sites, in 17 countries around the world.

General Description

Provides overall on-site leadership on a construction project site. S upervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in spreading, rolling, tamping, and patching asphalt or similar material to form surfaces of highways, streets, parking lots, aircraft landing strips, and driveways.

Key Duties

+ Provides direction, training and assistance to an asphalt crew.

+ Tours job sites to ascertain progress in meeting time schedules, to detect insufficient utilization of workers and equipment.

+ Measures slope and material thickness to verify compliance with contracts and to supervise the job.

+ Communicates daily with Project Manager or Project Superintendent to discuss schedule and production needs.

+ Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, product quality, and crew performance.

+ Maintains time and materials records necessary to complete daily job costing.

+ Maintains company policy.

+ Ensures the safety of crew members and the public who may interact with job.

Qualification Requirements

+ General. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each Key Duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

+ Education and Experience. This position typically is not an entry-level job, as it requires demonstrable previous experience as an Asphalt Paving Foreman. A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred. Must be able to understand work directions and communicate effectively with job site supervisors and fellow employees. Three (3) to Five (5) years or more of industry related experience is required for this position , with an emphasis on asphalt and paving. FDOT experience is a must. Valid Florida Driver's License and satisfactory driving record required.

+ Physical Demands. The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an Asphalt Paving Foreman to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

+ Constant physical effort, including standing, is required during a regular work shift of at least eight hours per day. Employee must be able to stand for extended periods of time, and to stoop, bend, and crouch as required to perform Key Duties.

+ Ability to lift and carry, on a frequent basis, at least 50-90 pounds personally, and up to 150 pounds with assistance.

+ Manual dexterity to hand-carry generators, construction materials, forms, power tools, and hand tools.

+ Maintain constant alertness to the multiple concurrent activities of the construction site, including the activities of other employees and contractors, the operation of stationary equipment, and the movement of mobile equipment.

+ Frequently walk on uneven surfaces, including natural ground in varying weather conditions.

+ The ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and/or other sounds (e.g., moving equipment, backing alarms, or other alarms, instructions/directions from supervisor and/or spotter).

Work Environment. The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those that an Asphalt Paving Foreman encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

+ Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions.

+ Work environment periodically exposes the employees to high levels of noise, grease, and dust that is typically associated with a construction project.

+ Employee regularly works near heavy equipment and moving machinery.

+ Work may involve a variety of substances commonly found on a construction site such as form oil, grease, curing compounds, gasoline, diesel fuel and asphalt.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. We promote a Drug-Free Workplace.