Asphalt Foreman – Field Operations Lead
Multi-Crew Leadership | Full-Time | Year-Round
Why Work at Proper Paving
Proper Paving is building a professional, disciplined paving operation focused on quality, safety, and accountability - not chaos or turnover.
We are hiring a Foreman to lead crews in the field, set the tone on jobsites, and run daily operations. This role exists to raise standards, develop people, and keep production moving safely and efficiently.
If you’re a proven leader who can earn respect by working alongside your crew - and you’re not afraid to get dirty, hot, or exhausted - this is a serious opportunity.
Pay, Benefits & Time Off
Pay
- Competitive, experience-based compensation
- Leadership pay tied to responsibility and performance
Insurance & Protection
- Health insurance (company pays the majority)
- Dental & vision available
- Company-paid life insurance
- Company-paid accident coverage
- Company-paid critical illness coverage
- Company-paid short-term medical coverage
Paid Time Off
- 1 week flexible PTO
- 2 weeks paid time off at Christmas & New Year’s
- Paid holidays: MLK Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, and 2 days at Thanksgiving
Work Gear & Support
- Annual boot allowance
- Company-provided safety equipment
- Maintained equipment and organized jobsites
Performance & Growth
- Performance-based compensation increases
- Long-term leadership opportunity in a growing company
- Direct influence on crew structure, training, and culture
Position Overview
The Asphalt Foreman is responsible for leading one or more paving crews in the field, owning daily execution, and holding the standard for safety, quality, and professionalism.
This is not a desk job and not a “clipboard foreman” role. You will work alongside your crews, direct operations in real time, and make fast decisions when conditions change.
As the Foreman, you are the authority on the jobsite.
Core Responsibilities
Crew Leadership & Operations
- Lead daily field operations for paving and maintenance crews
- Set priorities, assign tasks, and keep production moving
- Hold crews accountable for attendance, conduct, and productivity
- Train and develop technicians and operators
- Address issues immediately and professionally in the field
Safety & Quality
- Enforce all safety standards without exception
- Ensure work meets company and project quality expectations
- Inspect jobsites before, during, and after work
- Serve as first responder for incidents and complete reports as needed
Planning & Coordination
- Coordinate manpower, equipment, and materials
- Adjust plans as conditions change to minimize downtime
- Communicate clearly with production leadership and ownership
- Track daily production, hours, and job progress
Hands-On Leadership
- Operate equipment and assist with labor as needed
- Lead by example during difficult or high-pressure work
- Maintain jobsite discipline without yelling, threats, or ego
What This Job Requires
- Proven leadership experience in demanding, real-world environments (military, heavy industry, construction, logistics, utilities, or similar)
- Ability to earn respect through action, not titles
- Comfort making decisions quickly and owning outcomes
- Strong situational awareness and safety mindset
- Reliable attendance and professional conduct
- Willingness to work long days, heat, and physical conditions
Asphalt experience is a plus - but not required We will train the right leader who can learn quickly and lead effectively.
Preferred (Not Required)
- OSHA or safety training
- CDL
- Equipment operation experience
- Prior foreman, NCO, or field leadership experience
Physical & Work Requirements
- Ability to lift and carry 50–90 lbs
- Ability to work long days outdoors in heat and cold
- Ability to stay alert around crews, equipment, and traffic
- Willingness to work non-routine hours when required
This Role Is NOT for Someone Who:
- Leads from a distance
- Avoids physical work
- Needs constant direction
- Lets standards slide to keep the peace
What Success Looks Like
- Crews run smoothly without constant oversight
- Jobs are safe, clean, and efficient
- Employees improve under your leadership
- Production leadership can trust you to run the field
If you’ve led people in tough environments, aren’t afraid to work shoulder-to-shoulder with your crew, and want real responsibility - we want to talk.