Job Description

An Asphalt Foreman will directly supervise and coordinate daily activities of paving crew and will engage in the trade work of the employees being supervised.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Supervise an assigned work crew performing semi-skilled asphalt laborer duties including raking, smoothing and tamping relating to the pavement, re-surfacing and repair of streets and alleys using hot asphalt materials
• Supervise an assigned crew filling potholes and repairing street surfaces using high performance / cold patch asphalt during the winter months
• Supervises grinding and other crews operating asphalt equipment, including Hoisting Engineers operating grinders, pavers and rollers
• Receive and prioritize daily work assignments and makes crew work assignments
• Observe work in progress and provides guidance and direction on work procedures and techniques to asphalt laborers
• Ensure the timely delivery of hot asphalt from contracted plant to work sites
• Monitor supply of asphalt and requisitions additional supplies needed to complete the job
• Complete work activity sheets to report jobs completed, providing information on material used, location of work site, heavy equipment used and crew work assignments
• Informs General Foreman of performance or operational problems at work sites
• Ensures safe work procedures and safe work practices are followed at work sites
• Ensures barricades and other safety equipment are set up and in place while work is in progress
• Prepares accident and injury reports
• NOTE: The list of essential duties is not intended to be inclusive; there may be other duties that are essential to particular positions within the class.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

 Education, Training, and Experience

• Two years of work experience in the paving and repair of street surfaces using asphalt materials and/or related asphalt equipment.

Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications

• A valid driver’s license is required.