Asphalt Foreman

Tackaberry Construction is a local, family run business, serving eastern Ontario since 1957, with three locations, over 50 pits and quarries and an asphalt plant in Eastern Ontario

Our team has an immediate opening for a full-time Asphalt Foreperson based at our Athens Location and serving Eastern Ontario (Leeds & Grenville, Lanark, Frontenac County).

WHAT WE OFFER :

Competitive Wages
Health & Dental Benefits
Retirement Benefit Program
Training Programs
Company Use Service Vehicle

THE ROLE :

The Asphalt Foreperson is responsible for the day-to-day coordination of the asphalt paving crew. The Foreman will engage daily with the Asphalt Supervisor, Fleet Manager & Quality Control Department to coordinate equipment and mix requirements for daily operations.

The Foreman/woman is responsible to ensure company processes are current and updated to optimize our crew performance, along with providing quality results while maintaining staff safety.

You are required to have a valid Class G driver’s license, and a clean driver’s abstract>

WHAT YOU BRING:

Minimum 3 years experience being a Foreperson of a paving/grade crew
Minimum of 3 years experience as Lead Hand or Tail Ender
Ability to promote mentoring and cross-training
Good knowledge of Book 7 Traffic Control Manual
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to meet deadlines
A strong safety ethic
Valid Class G licence

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manage day-to-day paving operations
Mentor the Paving Crew
Ensure Health & Safety Compliance by the Paving Crew
Coordinate paving equipment and truck fleet requirements to maximize truck efficiency and traffic control setups as per Book 7
Report daily productions, mix types and crew hours to track project performance
Communicate scheduling with the Asphalt Plant, Scales and the QC Department
Inspect the various paving equipment for regular maintenance and repairs
Direct subcontractor trades (i.e., Tack Coat, Milling) as to on-site requirements
Demonstrate effective communication and organizational skills with all parties
Motivate, encourage & train crew members to perform various positions within the crew

WORK CONDITIONS

Work primarily in an outdoor environment in any type of weather
Work in traffic, public venues, and around pedestrians
Drive from site to site, or site to office
May be required to work long hours (6:00 am to 7:00 pm)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to sit for intervals, with the ability to get up and move around (office work, driving)
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
Ability to walk for moderate periods, including on uneven terrain
Ability to climb
Ability to bend, reach, squat and/or crouch, kneel

Please submit your resume to: careers@tackaberryconstruction.com

G. Tackaberry & Sons is an equal opportunity employer. We wish to thank all who apply for this position, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law.