Asphalt & Paving Foreman
Description
Position Summary
This position is responsible for supervising the paving crew and asphalt paving operations on both public and private work to ensure the highest quality product and service. Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in spreading, rolling, tamping, and patching asphalt or similar material to form surfaces of highways, streets, parking lots and driveways.
Responsibilities
- Ensures a safe work environment in compliance with all safety policies and procedures using the appropriate tools and equipment for the task
- Provides overall on-site leadership on a construction project site
- Participates and promotes the safety culture
- Provides direction, training and assistance to an asphalt crew
- 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
- Completes paperwork including daily crew time sheets, daily site evaluation sheets, weekly toolbox safety meeting sheets and other required paperwork
- Communicates and works effectively with state and local agencies; inspectors; contractors; subcontractors, company management and employees
- Completes projects in a timely, accurate and safe manner
- Operates other heavy equipment and other construction related duties as required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Must be safety-oriented and exhibit safe work habits
- Has a thorough understanding of various aspects of the paving industry including preparatory work, grades, drainage, paving patterns, mix designs, job specifications, compaction and other details related to asphalt paving
- Self-motivated and eager to learn new skills
- Perform well in a “TEAM” environment
- Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency
- Willing to work hours that are associated to the asphalt industry, including overtime and weekends as needed
- Communicate effectively, both written and verbally
- Basic mathematical skills
- Ability to detect and solve problems
- Valid driver license is required
- Pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen
Minimum Education and Experience
- 3-5 years of industry experience required
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
Physical Requirements & Conditions
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and tolerate being exposed to loud noise
- Ability to lift 75 pounds
- Must be able to perform physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
Compensation & Benefits:
We are excited to share the base hourly range for this position is $30 - $38. The offered compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, business need, market conditions, proficiencies, skills, education, and experience. Additionally, at Martin Marietta we place a high value on internal pay equity and will consider the compensation for those in similarly situated roles and direct team members. The posted range for this role represents the total reasonable pay range and does not solely represent a hiring range. Therefore, hiring at the top or maximum of the range should not be expected as it would not allow for salary growth opportunities in the role, would diminish promotion value, and may not align with internal equity. In addition to our base compensation and bonus opportunities, we also offer a competitive benefits package (more information on benefits listed below).
At Martin Marietta, we offer a variety of health and welfare benefits, including medical, dental and vision coverage; prescription drug coverage; health savings accounts; flexible spending accounts; and life, AD&D and disability insurance. We also encourage our employees to plan for the future by offering a 401(k) with a company match and an employer-funded defined benefit pension plan. Other benefits include paid time off, nine paid holidays, education/tuition assistance, an employee discount program, adoption assistance, wellness programs and more.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled