Paving Foreman

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary :

The Paving Foreman provides overall support directly to the Paving Operation and ensures that projects are completed in a Safe manner with quality and productive results.

Responsibilities :

• Comply with (and actively promote) all Safety policies and procedures including reporting all accidents, incidents and near misses to ensure adherence to our Number One Core Value – Safety, first in everything we do.
• Ensure a safe work environment in compliance with all safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain good health status w / ability to lift a minimum of 50lbs. and flexibility to bend, push, pull, stoop and / or twist.
• If sick, call your Superintendent a minimum of 2 hours prior to designated start time.
• Able to read and understand Plans and Specifications for each project.
• Be sure to have a copy of the Project Plans with you at all times and confirm the information with the Superintendent or Project Manager.
• Must be on site (30) minutes prior to start time.
• Review the project with the Superintendent to ensure project is ready, and all equipment is on site, functioning properly, and in position for a prompt start.
• Be sure exchange contact information with Project Personnel.
• Ensure proper layout of project from contract drawings to ensure the highest quality and productive practices are used.
• Establish and maintain positive relationship with all those working under your supervision as well as the Project Superintendent, and Owner.
• Conduct Weekly Toolbox Talks and turn in to Safety Department.
• Supervise and coordinate activities for all Team Members under your supervision.
• Monitor Paving Operations for proper depth, yield, cross slope and density and ensure that all specifications and project requirements are met with the highest quality.
• Ensure crew and trucks are operating efficiently at all times.
• Determine asphalt tonnage and mix type required.
• Calculate number of trucks required for the Paving Operation.
• Daily trucking reports must be filled out each day and monitored throughout the shift and communicated with Superintendent and Dispatch, add or subtract trucks as needed.
• All Change Orders or Extra Work must be approved by the Project Manager and signed for prior to work being done.
• Be sure assigned equipment is properly maintained and kept clean at all times.
• Report any necessary equipment repairs to the Shop Superintendent as soon as they become known.
• Make sure all equipment is parked in a safe area in a neat and orderly fashion and accessible to transports. Know and understand the clear zone requirements. Place Type 2 barricades if needed making sure the equipment is not a hazard.
• If there are issues with a Team Member, suspend the Team Member until it is discussed with the Operations Manager. Terminations are done by Senior Management ONLY.
• Be sure all equipment is fueled, filled with water at the end of each shift.
• Be sure all operators are properly filling out a Daily Equipment Condition Report and turning them in Daily.
• Order Tool Truck Supplies ahead of time through the Shop Superintendent.
• Be sure all Subcontractors time is verified and signed in and out each shift legibly—MUST PRINT NAME.
• Inspect the project daily, prior to departing, to ensure work is complete with the highest quality and all cleanup is complete.
• All Accidents / Incidents MUST be reported immediately to your supervisor and the Safety Department.

Qualifications :

We offer our full-time and eligible part time team members a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry. Benefits include medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible team members and dependents, employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, top-tier 401k with matching, tuition reimbursement, industry leading referral program, and generous paid time off.

Middlesex provides equal employment opportunities to all team members and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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