Hourly Asphalt Paving Foreperson

Job ID: 530178

APAC Central Inc., is a CRH company producing and providing crushed aggregate materials, sand, ready-mix concrete, asphalt, and performing as a regional heavy highway/infrastructure construction firm serving Arkansas, Oklahoma, and southern Missouri. APAC-Central, Inc. and its founding companies have been serving our customers since early in the 20th Century and look forward to continued success in the 21st Century!

Lead with Expertise. Build with Integrity. Grow Your Career with Us.

Position Overview

Are you ready to take your leadership to the next level and make a lasting impact on every project you touch? We're seeking a dedicated Asphalt Paving Foreperson who is passionate about safety, quality, and team success. In this hands-on role, you'll supervise and guide a skilled paving and construction crew, drive daily production decisions, and work side by side with your team members to deliver outstanding results. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy leading by example, we want you on our team!

Key Responsibilities

• Champion a safe work environment by ensuring strict compliance with all safety policies, procedures, and regulations (OSHA/MSHA).
• Proactively report safety concerns or issues to supervisors or the safety team.
• Lead, motivate, and delegate tasks to your crew, ensuring everyone is set up for success.
• Make independent decisions to keep projects on track, efficiently solving challenges as they arise.
• Work collaboratively and hands-on, assisting with shoveling, raking, wheelbarrow operation, truck backing/dumping, and signaling equipment operators.
• Help with site setup, traffic control devices, and general project logistics as needed.
• Promote the company's values, representing our interests with professionalism in all interactions.
• Perform other related duties to support project and company success.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years' experience in asphalt construction or related field, including team leadership. Experience with budgeting is a plus, but not required.
• Leadership: Proven ability to lead and develop teams, foster relationships, and deliver results in a collaborative environment.
• Technical Skills: Understanding of customer specifications and quality standards to prevent rework or punch list items.
• Communication: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport, give and receive feedback, and communicate clearly with team members and stakeholders.
• Integrity: High ethical standards and trustworthiness in all job aspects.
• Licenses: Valid driver's license required; must pass pre-employment background and drug screenings.
• Flexibility: Willingness to travel and work non-traditional hours as required by project needs.
• Professionalism: Consistently display a courteous, positive attitude toward co-workers, supervisors, and the public.

Physical and Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, climb, stoop, kneel, crawl, talk, and hear throughout the workday.
• Manual dexterity to handle tools and operate equipment safely.
• Visual acuity (with correction) for close and distance work, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
• Capable of driving vehicles for extended periods and working in all weather conditions.
• Ability to work long hours and adapt to changing schedules as needed.

Why Join Us?

• Lead a respected, safety-first crew on high-impact projects.
• Grow your skills and career with a company that values leadership and initiative.
• Competitive compensation and opportunities for advancement.
• Be part of a supportive, professional team where your contributions matter.

Ready to build a rewarding career and shape the future of our company? Apply today and join a team where your leadership and expertise will be recognized and valued.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

If you're up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

APAC Central Inc., a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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