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D.A. Collins Companies

 Paving Foreperson


269 Ballard Road
Wilton, New York
United States

The D.A. Collins Family of Companies has brought safety, quality and productivity to industrial, infrastructure, highway, and bridge construction for over 75 years.  We are seeking a reliable individual for a position as a Paving Foreperson to join a dedicated and hard-working team in Wilton Campus. If you are serious about your next job, D.A. Collins Family of Companies is an ideal place to grow your career. 

Great benefit package including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance and a company-funded retirement plan.  Please include your résumé and cover letter with your application. 

Upon acceptance of offer, we will coordinate new hire paperwork and pre-employment substance abuse screening (Drug Free Employer).


Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Perform daily jobsite safety meetings and enforce company safety standards.
• Supervise daily milling and asphalt paving operations on heavy civil construction projects.
• Lead and coordinate paving crew to safely meet production goals.
• Plan daily work assignments and ensure crews have the equipment and materials needed.
• Coordinate with Superintendents, Project Managers, truck dispatch, subcontractors, and plant personnel.
• Monitor paving quality, grade, smoothness, and compaction to meet project specifications.
• Assist with scheduling equipment, trucking, and manpower.
• Read plans, grades, and project specifications.
• Identify and solve field issues while maintaining productivity.
• Train and mentor crew members while promoting teamwork and accountability.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of asphalt paving or heavy highway construction experience.
• Previous experience as a Paving Foreperson, Lead Person, General Foreperson, or equivalent leadership role.
• Strong understanding of:
o Asphalt paving operations
o Milling operations
o Roadway reconstruction
o Asphalt placement and compaction
o Production scheduling
o Traffic control and work zone safety
• Ability to lead crews in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience operating or working alongside paving equipment is highly preferred.
• Ability to read construction plans and specifications.
• Valid driver's license.

 

Preferred Experience
Candidates with experience in the following are encouraged to apply:
• NYSDOT highway projects
• Milling and resurfacing
• Interstate paving
• Municipal roadway reconstruction
• Night paving operations
• Airport paving
• Commercial paving
• Full-depth roadway reconstruction

Compensation:

Competitive wage commensurate with experience.  Excellent benefit package including company paid health, dental and vision insurance with a company-funded retirement plan. 

Salary Range: Prevailing Wage

Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as related work experience, market conditions, education/training, certifications and other credentials, overtime when applicable, as well as applicable knowledge and skills.  

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Top Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Company-funded retirement plan