Asphalt Foreman

at  Kokosing Careers

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.
Located in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic Regions, Kokosing’s services include the construction of highways/bridges, industrial facilities/factories, data centers, marine, solar, advanced industrial, pipeline, and water/wastewater facilities, along with asphalt/concrete pavement and underground utilities.
For over 70 years, our family-owned company has successfully attracted the most qualified technical personnel in the construction industry by offering visible challenges, superior quality, and attractive rewards.
With over $1.2 billion (and growing) 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.
• Must be able to work nights and weekends as required.
• Responsible for the safety of the crew and quality of workmanship.
  * This will be located in the in our Elyria region*

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 3 years of paving experience and working knowledge of all paving equipment.
• High school diploma or GED or equivalent technical training and related experience required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Must have safety knowledge.
• Must have knowledge of traffic control.
• Must have a valid drivers 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

• 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.
• Determine tonnage and type of asphalt needed and notify the plants.
• Communicate with the owners, inspectors, and engineers about the paving project.
• 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.