Paving Foreman - Kilgore Contracting - Salt Lake County

Overview

Paving Foreman

Salt Lake City, UT 84128

SUMMARY

Kilgore Companies, a Summit Materials LLC company, is looking for an Asphalt Paving Foreman to work in Salt Lake County and surrounding areas. The Paving Foreman will be responsible for the supervision of their Paving and Construction Crew as well as performing various duties on construction and/or paving projects. The Foreman handles the majority of aspects related to personnel management on site. They make decisions pertaining to production on a daily basis. They work side by side with laborers and must have the capability to manually complete any activity.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe work environment in compliance with all safety policies and procedures using the appropriate tools and equipment for the task.
• Properly follow all company policies and OSHA/MSHA regulations for safe working procedures and environment. Report any problems to their Supervisor, Safety Manager, or Human Resources Manager.
• Delegate tasks to employees within their crew.
• Independently make decisions regarding production on a daily basis.
• Assist construction/paving crew with various duties such as; shoveling and raking, running wheelbarrow, safely backing/dumping trucks into paver.
• Signal operators of construction equipment to facilitate alignment, movement, and materials with shovel.
• Occasionally digs, spreads, and levels construction materials.
• Lifts, carries and holds material, tools and supplies.
• Assists in the placement, moving and dismantling of signs, barricades, cones and other traffic control devices.
• Perform other duties as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

• Proven ability to develop relationships and to work with teams as both a leader and a participant.
• A working knowledge of customer specifications will be necessary to ensure a quality project avoiding re-work or punch list work.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills; building rapport, listening, presenting, giving and receiving feedback.
• High standard of ethics, integrity and trust.
• Must be able to pass pre -employment criminal background check.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures outlined in Employee Handbook.
• Moderate travel required; must be willing to work in or travel to other locations as needed.
• Must be available as needed during non-traditional work hours.
• Must be able to work independently and with groups.
• Must be able to work under time constraints as needed.

Benefits

• Recession Resistant Industry
• Consistent work, with a work/life balance
• Overtime Opportunities
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Employees age 18 and over that have been an employee for at least six months are eligible to enroll in the 401(k) plan. Once you have met the eligibility requirements, you can join the plan on the first day of each quarter coinciding or next following the date the requirements have been met (January, April, July, and October).
• Medical / Dental / Vision plan offered
• Life Insurance - Company Paid
• Short-term / Long-term Disability Insurance - Company Paid

Additional Benefits

• We care for you and your family: We offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans to support the health of you and your family.
• We prepare for the unexpected: We offer life insurance, long-term disability, and short-term disability coverage at no cost to you.
• We invest in your career growth with Summit Materials and beyond: Get access to our Discover Learning catalog with thousands of available courses to support your professional and personal development. You can learn on-demand, at your own pace, and from any device.
• We embrace your well-being: We know that your well-being is more than just physical. We’re here to provide teammates with the resources and tools they need to stay healthy and feel supported, including an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free counseling, financial resources, and more.
• We support your personal goals: We provide a financial foundation as you plan for the future. Our programs, like our 401(k) plan where we match up to 4% of your annual income, are designed to help you prepare and reach your goals for you and your family.
• We give you time to recharge: We offer our teammates Paid Time Off (PTO) so they can recharge and relax with family and friends.

Get Hired

What to Expect During our Hiring Process

• Background Check
• Motor Vehicle Record Check
• 5-Panel Drug Screen
• Fit for Duty Baseline Physical (if applicable)
• Paid Orientation
• A great team to support you throughout your career with Summit Materials companies!

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Summit Materials consists of more than a dozen local companies that supply aggregates, cement, ready-mix concrete, asphalt paving, and construction services in the United States and western Canada. At Summit Materials, we support our teammates who lay the groundwork for our communities and live by our core values: Safety, Integrity, Sustainability, and Inclusivity. We're passionate about our teammates, our work, and our communities. Each of Summit's companies celebrates their individual legacies, but together - we are Summit Materials.

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