Asphalt Plant Foreperson

Position Overview

Looking for an opportunity to grow? We are willing to train in the technical knowledge of asphalt production. The ideal candidate is:

• Good at managing people
• Maintains a positive attitude toward all employees
• Put safety first
• Makes calm and reasonable decisions in pressure situations
• Has basic computer, communication, organization, and math skills
• Has minimum 5 years related construction experience (desired)

• Coordinate asphalt plant activities
• Communicate daily workload
• Facilitate scheduling of liquids, aggregate and plant start up
• Communicate with customers on daily demands and scheduling
• Complete required daily production logs and timesheets
• Lead crew in safety culture and help ensure a safe working environment
• Work with the asphalt Superintendent to achieve timely job specific instructions
• Supervise/coordinate, train, and coach assigned personnel in the completion of jobs and daily work duties
• Coordinate with QC to ensure a quality product daily
• Supervise equipment operators and laborers to ensure safe and correct work
• Perform the duties of an equipment operator and laborer when necessary
• Ensure employees operate and maintain equipment properly. Notify shop of equipment mechanical and safety issues
• Maintain job site and equipment in a clean and orderly manner
• Maintain time and material records necessary for daily job costing
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation

• Pass pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check
• Pass a pre-employment “Fit for Work” physical
• Provide valid I‑9 documentation
• Display professional and courteous attitude to co‑workers, supervisors, and the public
• Report to work at the designated start time
• Ability to work long hours when required
• Strictly adhere to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook
• Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co‑workers or supervisors with other duties as required
• Complete safe driver training, possess a valid driver’s license with a good driving record
• Proficient in Microsoft Applications and able to learn new software systems as needed
• Communicate appropriately with direct reports, co‑workers, supervisors, and the public
• Use decision‑making skills for cost‑effective solutions on jobs in the absence of a superintendent

• Customer Service – manage difficult or emotional employee situations, respond promptly to employee needs, request service and assistance, meet commitments
• Teamwork – contribute to building a positive team spirit
• Judgment – exhibit sound and accurate judgment
• Planning/Organizing – use time efficiently
• Professionalism – approach others tactfully, react well under pressure, accept responsibility for own actions
• Interpersonal Skills – focus on solving conflict, not blaming; maintain confidentiality; listen to others without interrupting; keep emotions under control; remain open to ideas and try new things
• Safety and Security – observe safety and security procedures, determine appropriate action beyond guidelines, report unsafe conditions, use equipment and materials properly
• Adaptability – adapt to changes in work environment, change approach or method to fit situation, deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events
• Attendance/Punctuality – consistently at work and on time
• Dependability – follow instructions, respond to management direction, commit to long hours when necessary
• Initiative – ask for and offer help when needed
• Innovation – generate suggestions for improving work
• Quality – demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness, look for ways to improve and promote quality, apply feedback to improve performance
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved written or oral instructions

The physical demands described here are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is frequently required to sit, climb, and use hands to signal and handle equipment; occasionally…