Shop Foreman

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…an innovative company, built on a foundation of teamwork, safety, and excellence, Ruston Paving is for you!

…someone who is ready to work hard, be a team player, and show up each day with a positive attitude to motivate others! You don’t need to be the best. You just have to be willing and eager to learn from our skilled team!

Ruston Paving is 100% Employee-Owned through an ESOP! Come work for a company where your hard work truly pays off!

Our most important asset is our people! When you work for Ruston Paving, we are dedicated to giving you more than just a job. We want to ensure a career with well-rounded benefits for you and your family. With this, we proudly offer a variety of great benefits such as:

Employee Stock Ownership Plan!

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account with Employer Contributions

Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match

Double Time Saturdays

Seasonal Return to Work Bonus

Bonus Incentives and Allowances

And many more!

On the go? You can text to apply!

Simply text SHOP5 to 315-918-PAVE (7283).

$5,000 SIGNING BONUS THROUGH JANUARY 2026!*

Pay: $34.00 - $40.00 per hour

Ruston Paving is a commercial and industrial paving construction contractor with offices in New York, Virginia, and North Carolina. Established in 1943, we are a family-oriented company that has been in business for three generations. Our company is capable of all types of asphalt paving projects ranging from minor repairs to major rehabilitation and new construction.

Teamwork is a major part of every position at Ruston Paving, so it is important to note that, aside from all other listed responsibilities, you must be willing to assist others and be as productive as possible. The Shop Foreman is a supervisory role ultimately responsible for the daily operation of the division’s maintenance shop for the on-site and off-site maintenance and repair of company owned and rented construction equipment, trucks, and vehicles.

The individual in this position is also responsible for the organization, cleanliness, and safe operation of the mechanic’s truck, as well as the tools and equipment in and around the shop and yard area. The Shop Foreman is also responsible for following all safety requirements and procedures outlined by all regulatory agencies and company policies.

• Maintains, repairs, and occasionally operates construction or power equipment, including but not limited to an excavator, grader, bulldozer, backhoe, front end loader, skid steer, asphalt paver, dirt/asphalt roller, asphalt reclaimer, soil stabilizer, and asphalt milling machine.
• Maintains, repairs, and occasionally operates jackhammers, saws, and other small equipment and tools as required.
• Responsible for diagnosing and troubleshooting equipment failures and repairing and maintaining diesel and gasoline engines.
• Performs shop management functions such as maintenance scheduling and spare parts inventory control.
• Cleans equipment as needed to aid in diagnostic evaluation and repairs.
• Maintains and oversees on-site stock for the routine maintenance and repair of all fleet equipment, trucks and vehicles including but not limited to fuel, grease, oil, fluids, filters, and small wear parts.
• Operates small electric and air powered hand tools including but not limited to welders, cut-off saws, drill presses, jacks, chain hoists, overhead cranes, vehicle lifts, grease guns, bench grinders, pressure washers, presses, and torches.
• Travels to remote locations or jobsites as needed for the emergency repair and maintenance of fleet equipment, trucks, and vehicles.
• Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards as determined by law, site requirements and company policies.
• Performs pre- and post-trip inspections of vehicles driven,…