Asphalt Paving Foreman / Crew Leader (Kansas City, KS)

Job Summary

The Asphalt Paving Foreman / Crew Leader will directly oversee a crew of personnel performing various aspects of an Asphalt Paving operation.

Excellent Benefits & Incentives!!

• Highly Competitive Pay
• Paid Time Off (PTO) - Personal, Vacation, Holidays
• Employee Bonus Program Opportunities: Annual Incentive, Referral, Profit-Sharing
• Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision and Employee Wellness Program
• Life Insurance, Disability, and Retirement Options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• On the Job Training with a Strong Emphasis on Safety
• Stable Company with Strong Growth
• A Culture that Values Professional Growth, Development, and Internal Promotion

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage personnel on crews
• Maintain quality of product (i.e. smoothness and thickness)
• Maintain and work with all Asphalt Paving equipment
• Communicate direction from Asphalt Paving Superintendent to staff
• Calculate materials including the spread rate and yield of asphalt
• Report quantities to supervisor on a daily basis
• Schedule and track crew's labor time
• Ensure all safety requirements are met
• Directly supervise 5-10 reports
• Schedule, supervise, and evaluate work of first line supervisors (Assistant Foreman) and employees
• Participate and recommend the hiring, termination, promotion, and performance appraisal of subordinates
• Solely responsible for employee discipline, goal setting, counseling and training of subordinates
• Actions and decisions will impact loss of time, injury and damage, and has regular decision-making responsibility
• Holds regular contact with other crews and supervisory staff
• Must foster harmonious interactions and relationships and maintain basic standards of civility in the workplace
• Upholds acceptable attendance
• Is a productive team member that supports the team by going and assisting where needed
• Exemplifies our core values Teamwork Integrity Commitment
• Complies with all applicable safety, environment, health and waste management policies and procedures
• Ability to handle a great deal of stress over long periods of time. Adheres to the Code of Conduct, Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreement, and Company Safety Policy

Other Duties

• Other related duties as assigned

Working Conditions

• Environmental Factors:
• Great/Excessive: regular outside work, working around moving objects/equipment and traffic, uneven/slippery surfaces. Travel, weekend, and irregular hours are required.
• Moderate/Average: work in extreme temperatures, inclement weather, grease and oils, dust/fumes, loud noises, electrical energy, and driving company vehicles. The routine shifts are average.
• Minimal/Seldom: work inside, in confined spaces, around silica exposure, and explosive/toxic chemicals.
• Physical Factors:
• Great/Excessive: upright stationary greater than one hour, communicating, and visual acuity to operate equipment day, night, and in all weather conditions corrected or uncorrected.
• Moderate/Average: using hands and fingers, reaching, ascend/descend equipment, bending body downward, moving more than 50 lbs.
• Minimal/Seldom: remaining stationary greater than one hour.
• Equipment, Tools, and Technology:
• Operating a company vehicle, tablet and phone, equipment with low horsepower (e.g. skid steer, tractor) Asphalt Paving equipment including: laydown machine, transfer vehicle, and rollers.

Job Requirements and Education

• Over 18 years of age
• Eligible to work in the United States
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Complete and pass pre-employment testing, including a drug screen and physical
• High school education or GED equivalent
• 3-5 years working with hot-mix asphalt

Preferred Experience

• 1-2 years in heavy highway construction industry
• Ability to operate Asphalt Paving equipment

Thank you for your interest in applying with one of the Bettis Companies. The Bettis Group of Companies includes: Bettis Asphalt & Construction, Mid-States Materials, Capital Trucking, Bettis Contractors, Bettis Fabrication, Capital Crane, Harbour Construction, Koss Construction, Midwest Pavement Grinding and PTMW. If the position you applied for is filled or we feel your experience fits another job, your information may be sent to one of the other Bettis Companies if an opening is available.

Harbour Construction, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace. Women, Minorities, and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.