Crew Foreman - Fredericksburg​/Culpeper, VA

Job Description

Supervise a crew of up to 20 laborers in all facets of paving operations. This position is responsible for all daily work activity, field equipment, materials, reporting and enforcing safety policies and procedures. This position is for the Fredericksburg/Culpeper Region.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and direct activities of crews. Communicate, manage and measure performance.
• Tour work site, check quality of work, and detect insufficient utilization of workers and equipment.
• Keep an accurate and detailed daily log manually and or electronically according to established standards.
• Report any required equipment repairs to the shop, as they become known.
• Know and be able to communicate asphalt yields on an ongoing basis.
• Ability to field engineer in certain circumstances.
• Manage and track employee work time and attendance according to company procedures and policies.
• Maintain positive relationship with Federal and State representatives.
• Support and maintain all Company policies including those for safety, EEO, AA and a Drug Free Workplace.
• Complete accident reports and documentation and report the accident to Safety Officer and/or Operations Manager immediately.
• Make recommendations for improved efficiencies.
• Meet established quality control standards.
• Measure, verify and comply with all company and governmental environmental, safety and health policies and regulations in conjunction with and through close coordination with the Safety Department.
• Assist crew members in all facets of paving in the field.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience in the paving industry or appropriate experience with Superior Paving
• Must be able to read and comprehend construction drawings, specifications, and schedules.
• Ability to formulate and maintain project documentation.
• Ability to operate various types of heavy equipment, construction hand tools, machines, and vehicles. Must be able to demonstrate this knowledge through field certification.
• Proficiency in laying RPS material.
• Excellent math and analytical skills
• Ability to adhere to Superior policies and other safety regulations.
• A good understanding of state, local and private requirements and regulations. Including VDOT highway paving regulations.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic computer skills or the ability to learn to fulfill daily input requirements for reporting and timekeeping.
• Ability to communicate effectively and maintain relationships with supervisors, peers, and subordinates and have good interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to lift 75 lbs. of weight frequently throughout the course of the work shift. Must have full range of mobility in upper and lower body, and be able to pull up your own weight.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and nights as required.
• Valid Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record required. Ability to travel to jobs in Central, Northern Virginia, and the tri-state area
• High School Diploma or equivalency preferred.

Job Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Attendance/Punctuality - is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Safety and Security - observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.
• Teamwork - contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests.
• Quality - demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Productivity/Quantity - meets productivity standards; completes work in timely manner; strives to increase productivity; works quickly.
• Dependability - follows instructions, responds to management direction; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Communication - listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions.

Physical Demands

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.

Essential functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for standing, walking, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, twisting, grasping; and seeing and hearing within normal ranges. Must lift and/or move up to 75 pounds unassisted throughout the hour and shift.

Work Environment/Tools and Equipment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Vehicle and field environment; travel from site to site;…