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Paving Foreman

US Pavement Services LLC, Woburn, MA, United States


Overview
We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Paving Foreman to lead our asphalt paving crew on commercial, municipal, and residential projects. The Paving Foreman is responsible for supervising daily job site operations, ensuring crew productivity, maintaining high-quality workmanship, and enforcing safety standards. This role plays a key part in delivering jobs on time, on budget, and to client specifications.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities

Lead, supervise, and coordinate the activities of the paving crew

Read and interpret project plans, grades, and specifications

Plan daily tasks and allocate resources, equipment, and manpower accordingly

Monitor and adjust paving operations to ensure proper compaction, thickness, and smoothness

Ensure crew members follow safety policies, wear proper PPE, and comply with all site protocols

Complete detailed daily reports using construction management software, including tracking work performed, materials used, and labor hours for all employees

Inspect completed work for quality, accuracy, and compliance with job specs

Work closely with the Superintendent or Project Manager to address schedule changes and site issues

Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications (Experience, Education & Certifications, Key Attributes)
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

5+ years of experience in asphalt paving, with at least 1–2 years in a supervisory role

Strong knowledge of paving materials, equipment (pavers, rollers, etc.), and techniques

Ability to read and understand blueprints, grades, and paving specs

Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

Proven track record of managing productivity, quality, and safety in the field

Valid driver’s license required; CDL is a plus

Ability to work long hours, including weekends and evenings, as needed

Must be willing to travel overnight when projects are outside the local area

Physical Requirements

Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods: Rarely

Moving about to accomplish tasks at a worksite or moving from one worksite to another: Constantly

Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments, such as stooping, kneeling, or crouching: Occasionally

Adjusting, moving and lifting objects in all directions: Occasionally

Talking and hearing to communicate with others: Constantly

Seeing to perform job duties at close range, such as monitors or screens: Rarely

Seeing to perform job duties at a distance, such as driving or operating equipment: Constantly

Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers: Rarely

Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like: Never

Operating machinery and/or power tools: Constantly

Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment: Constantly

The ability to travel regionally or nationally: Occasionally

Physical Demands

Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing: Rarely

Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds: Occasionally

Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds: Rarely

Heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100 pounds or more: Rarely

Working Conditions

Low temperatures: Constantly

High temperatures: Constantly

Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind: Constantly

Noisy environments: Constantly

Hazardous conditions: Rarely

Shift work, to include overnight work: Rarely

Frequent overtime, including weekends: Constantly (OT); occasionally (weekends)

Office environment: Rarely

Benefits and Equal Opportunity
Pave America and its companies offer a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and comply with OFCCP regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/assignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law. Pave America and its companies promote a drug-free workplace. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries. In compliance with OFCCP requirements, we invite applicants to voluntarily self-identify their gender, race, and veteran status. Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment.

Compensation
Advertised Max Pay Rate: USD $55.00/Hr. (Make sure to change to Hourly if a non-exempt position)

Advertised Min Pay Rate: USD $45.00/Hr. (Make sure to change to Hourly if a non-exempt position)

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