Asphalt Plant Operator (Construction)

The Asphalt Paving Foreman is responsible for overseeing and directing daily paving operations to ensure the safe, high-quality, and efficient placement of asphalt in accordance with project specifications. This role coordinates personnel, equipment, and materials to meet production schedules while maintaining a strong focus on safety and quality.

This role is classified as safety sensitive.

 

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Safety Compliance: Follow all safety protocols and guidelines to maintain a safe work environment
• Work Area Maintenance: Keep your work area clean, organized, and safe to promote an efficient work environment.
• Supervision & Leadership: Lead, train, and supervise a crew of equipment operators and laborers. Assign daily tasks and monitor progress to ensure all asphalt paving work is completed on schedule and to specifications.
• Quality Control & Assurance: Monitors temperatures, material quality, and application techniques to meet design standards. Perform site inspections and take corrective actions as needed to maintain quality control standards. Ensure asphalt work is in compliance with industry standards, specifications, and project requirements.
• Coordination & Communication: Work closely with the paving superintendent, and other foremen to ensure efficient coordination of all construction activities. Communicate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials and equipment. Report daily progress, challenges, and concerns to the Asphalt Superintendent.
• Equipment Oversight: Ensures proper use and basic maintenance of pavers, rollers, and other machinery.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate daily logs of asphalt work, crew hours, materials used, and any issues encountered. Ensure all work is documented according to project specifications and client requirements.

 

Required Skills/Abilities/Experience:

• Travel to and from job sites
• Good communication and interpersonal skills which assist with working closely with co-workers
• Ability to listen to, understand and follow directions so safety is maintained.

 

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• Work is performed in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to outdoor elements
• Functions essential to this position include but are not limited to standing, sitting, stooping, bending, walking and lifting heavy objects (50 pounds) during the course of the work day

Other duties, responsibilities, required skills/abilities, and physical requirements may be added, changed, or removed by immediate supervisor.

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