Position Overview
Reporting to the Superintendent, the Foreperson directs and manages all on-site construction workers, subcontractors, and equipment, enforcing the company’s direction, policies, procedures, and safety standards, while meeting construction deadlines.
- Location San Antonio, TX
- Employment Type Full-Time
Key Responsibilities
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Safety and Injuries
Report any accident, incident, injury, illness or near miss to the Safety Manager immediately, and make sure injured employees call Medcor.
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Crew and Resource Management
Lead and organize crews, equipment, and resources each day; keep crews productive; plan work in an efficient order; and take corrective action to stay on time and on budget.
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Timecards
Collect daily timecards from every crew member, printed, signed and dated for each job each day, with meal start and end times noted.
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Grading and Paving Quality
Use survey equipment or a grade checker to verify grades, make sure subgrade and base gravel meet contract specs, and watch asphalt and subgrade for segregation, drainage, density and other quality problems, fixing them as needed.
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PPE
Make sure the crew wears the required protective equipment at all times.
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Equipment
Make sure equipment is operated legally and correctly and properly maintained, that operators have the proper JSA, and operate heavy equipment when needed.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or G.E.D. preferred.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in the construction field.
- Knowledge of heavy equipment operation.
Working Qualifications
- Work is performed in an outdoor setting, which could include inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to dust and asphalt.
- Lifts heavy objects, walks and stands for long periods of time and performs strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions.
- Lifts, pushes, pulls or carries objects; uses abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue; and effectively jumps, sprints or throws objects.
- Requires good manual dexterity (hand, hand with arm, two hands) and multi-limb coordination, good depth perception and the ability to set controls quickly, precisely and repeatedly.
- Work environment periodically exposes the employees to high levels of noise, grease, and dust that is typically associated with a construction project.
- Work may involve a variety of substances commonly found on construction sites such as form oil, grease, curing compounds, gasoline, diesel fuel and ready mixed concrete.
- Be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.
- Must be physically able to repetitively lift and carry at least 50 lbs.
- Use of personal protective equipment is required.
- Use of appropriate safety equipment is required.
- Be able to work overtime when required.
- Must have a strong work ethic.
- Ability to work in a team setting.
- Communication skills; ability to communicate with supervisors, co-workers, contractors and the general public in a courteous, professional manner at all times.
- Ensure a safe work environment in compliance with all safety policies and procedures.
- Pass Pre-employment drug screening and maintain compliance with the company’s drug and alcohol testing requirements.
- Pass Pre-employment physical and medical evaluation.
- Must comply with the company’s Fleet Safety Management Policy & Accountability to Safety Code of Safe Practices.
- Must comply with the company’s Discrimination & Harassment Prevention Policy & Correction Policy.
Who We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who thrives on building relationships, enjoys being on the road, and knows how to turn conversations into long-term business opportunities.
This is not a traditional desk-based sales position. We want a motivated, outgoing professional who is comfortable walking into a room full of industry leaders, making meaningful connections, and representing Ben’s Asphalt with confidence.
If you’re passionate about business development, national account growth, and building lasting partnerships, we’d love to hear from you!
Submit Your Application
Foreperson
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