Local CDL A Flatbed Driver

Job

The Paving Foreperson is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the highway/asphalt, utility, grade, crusher crews, etc. This position will primarily perform supervisory duties, but on rare occasions may assist with general laborer and equipment operation tasks as needed.

• Coordinates daily work activities, job site organization, reading of plans, etc.
• Supervises and schedules work crews.
• Organizes job site goals, timelines, and budgets.
• Orders required supplies and materials.
• Drive to various job site locations.
• Assists with general laborer duties as needed, including shoveling, laying asphalt, installing pipes, crusher maintenance, and other tasks as required.
• Assists with heavy equipment operation, if trained, as needed at job site locations.
• Maintaining time and materials records necessary to complete daily job costing.
• May be subject to drug testing, medical exams and physical agility testing.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred and 5-10 years of related asphalt paving experience or an equivalent combination of education and training.

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one on one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiple and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ration, percent, land to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to work well with others in a group or one on one setting.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should be able to type and use keyboards accurately.

• A Standard Driver's License is required. A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is preferred.

• Customer Service – Manages difficult or emotional employee situations;
  Responds promptly to employee needs;
  Responds to requests for service and assistance;
  Meets commitments.
• 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.
• Interpersonal Skills – Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming;
  Maintains confidentiality;
  Listens to others without interrupting;
  Keeps emotions under control;
  Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• 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.
• Innovation – Generates suggestions for improving work.
• Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness;
  Looks for ways to improve and promote quality;
  Applies feedback to improve performance.

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.

The employee is frequently required to sit, climb, and use hands to signal and handle equipment.…