Asphalt Foreman
 
Kokosing is looking for an Asphalt Foreman for their Asphalt / Heavy Highway operations in the North Central area.  Kokosing is one of America's 60 largest General Contractors and services a broad spectrum of clients in both the private and public business sectors. Kokosing’s services include the construction of highways, bridges, asphalt and concrete pavement, underground utilities, commercial buildings, industrial facilities, water treatment plants.  For more than 60 years, Kokosing has successfully attracted the most qualified technical personnel in the construction industry by offering visible challenges, superior quality, and attractive rewards. With over $700 million in annual sales and a commitment to its workforce, Kokosing is the winning team.
 
SUMMARY:  Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of the asphalt paving crew.  Also assists with many different tasks as needed on heavy highway projects. Must be able to work nights and weekends as required. Responsible for safety of the crew and quality of workmanship.
 
RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Meet with Area Manager on a daily basis to review the scheduled projects
• Oversee the daily work activities performed by the asphalt paving crew
• Distribute and discuss the schedule and equipment needed for the day with the crew
• Confirm with the plant operator about the scheduled loading times, type of material, tonnage totals
• Responsible for making / reviewing trucking schedules for the crew
• Calculate number of trucks required to haul asphalt
• Determine tonnage and type of asphalt needed and notify the plants
• Communicate with the owners, inspectors, and engineers about the paving project
• Order materials and supplies
• Shovel and rake asphalt
• Perform minor maintenance or cleaning activities of tools and equipment
• Ability to perform calculations for areas and volume.
• Measures distances from grade stakes, drives stakes, checks grade from string line.
• Prepare subgrade to fine grade specifications by hand as required.

 
QUALIFICATIONS:           

• Minimum of 5 years of paving experience and working knowledge of all paving equipment
• High school diploma or GED or equivalent technical training and related experience required
• Must have safety knowledge
• Must be able to flag traffic
• Must have a valid driver’s license (CDL preferred)
• Asphalt related experience preferred ( Traffic Control, Striping, Distributor )

 
 
Kokosing is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action federal and state contractor. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.