The Forman will arrange the work of one paving crew and coordinate activities of workers engaged in spreading, rolling, tamping, and patching asphalt or similar material to form surfaces of highways, streets, parking lots, aircraft landing strips, driveways, etc. FDOT paving experience is preferred.
Provides overall on-site leadership and management on a paving jobsite. The Forman is considered the Company’s representative and main point of contact on the paving site. The Forman handles the flow of communication between Client’s on-site representatives, on-site inspectors, subcontractors, craft employees, and Masci personnel. The Forman plans, coordinates, and supervises onsite functions including scheduling, material control, and day-to-day direction of field personnel.
Key Duties
Coordinates plans and supervises paving crew, subcontractors and craft activities for the assigned paving operation of the project.
Liaison with other departments, asphalt plant, etc. to ensure all required materials, equipment, and inspections support the project schedule.
Coordinates plans and specifications with the Project Manager, clarifying discrepancies.
Optimizes operations quality/procedures/production.
Chooses techniques and defines asphalt means and methods.
Supervises Paving Crew.
Can fill in any position on the Paving crew as needed.
Maintains MOT certifications.
Must be able to Utilize pedals, levers and steering wheel to control direction and speed of machine and maneuver into operating position
Communicate with Dump Truck Drivers for proper operation; control pushing of preceding Dump Truck to maintain flow of asphalt into hopper and thickness of asphalt installation
Use of levers and switches to control burners, screed width, etc. Understand, meet and plan grade cross slope requirements.
Ability to set flow, adjust screed crown and strike off, and operate equipment holding a straight line.
Performs pre-starting check of fluids (oil, coolant, etc.) and inspection for damage.
May be required to perform other labor/operator related tasks (based on experience, abilities, knowledge of incumbent and direction of Foreman) as necessary in assisting crew with job completion
Position Requirements: Must:
Possess 3-5 years of asphalt experience (must specify experience when replying)
Possess 3-5 years experience operating asphalt equipment
Stand for long periods of time
Walk, climb, stoop, kneel, and crouch
Ability to work 40+ hours outdoors, frequently exposed to outside weather conditions
Strong work ethic with attention to detail
Must be able to understand work directions and communicate effectively with job site supervisors and fellow employees
Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50-75 pounds
Possess valid driver’s license with insurable driving and reliable transportation to work
High School/GED
Preferred:
Previous asphalt, line striping, grading, or seal coat experience
Have a Class-A Commercial Driver License (CDL) with Air Brake Endorsement
Previous experience doing outdoor labor work in extreme heat
This position performs a wide variety of manual tasks including shoveling and raking material to grade, hand work, etc.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $26.00 - $31.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Experience level:
3 years
5 years
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Ability to Relocate:
Tucson, AZ: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
