Experienced Asphalt Paving Foreman - Gpac

gpac is partnered up with a well-respected Asphalt Paving Company that is urgently seeking an Asphalt Paving Foreman to join their team!

What you will receive:

• Opportunities to learn, grow, and advance within the company
• A culture that supports personal and professional success
• Competitive pay and benefits

The Asphalt Paving Foreman will directly supervise and coordinate the activities of the asphalt crew, and may also engage in the trade work of the employees being supervised. Will be directly responsible for setting up the hot mix paver and managing the laydown process.

This position reports to the Asphalt Paving Superintendent.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan out each day and communicate to the crew members what activities are to be accomplished.
• Ensure that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed. Bring problems to the attention of the Asphalt Superintendent and Safety officer as needed.
• Coordinate, direct, and lead workers engaged in the construction activities.
• Supervise crews to obtain top-quality workmanship, efficiency, employee satisfaction, morale, communication, commitment, teamwork, and pride.
• Review and verify employee time sheets for accuracy before submitting them to the timekeepers/Payroll.
• Analyze and resolve worker issues. If the problems are around harassment, work with the EEO Officer to develop a plan of action.
• Communicate with maintenance staff about maintenance needs on all major pieces of equipment on assigned jobs.
• Relate to the public and customers in a professional, courteous, and respectful manner.
• Follow asphalt paving procedures and protocols as outlined in orientations and trainings.

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in utility construction.
• Strong coordination, time management, active listening, and reasoning skills are required.
• The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong and to work toward the solution of those issues.
• Must be able to read, understand, and apply information obtained from blueprints, surveys, and job specifications.
• An unwavering focus on safety.
• Understand and adhere to the Personal Protection Equipment requirements

Education and Experience - Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• A minimum of 5 years of related skill, knowledge, and experience in heavy civil operations construction.
• Minimum of 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Valid driver's license.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Asphalt Paving Crew

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

• Walk, bend, kneel, lift, stretch and sit.
• Effectively handle lifting of various objects weighing up to 100 pounds.
• Work extended hours out-of-doors in a variety of weather conditions.
• Travel and some Saturday work are required.
• Must be able to wear a hard hat, safety vest, safety glasses, and safety-toed boots.

If you are a highly skilled and experienced Asphalt Paving Foreman looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, please submit your resume to ShaLinda at shalinda.brandon@gogpac.com or call/text 605-403-5095 for more information.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.