COMPANY OVERVIEW
Northland Constructors of Duluth, founded in 1970, is a privately-owned infrastructure services provider headquartered in Duluth, MN. We are a forward-thinking company that values integrity, our diverse team, sustainability, and innovation. Our organization is a national leader in our fields with resources and additional opportunities in transportation logistics, fuel commodities, renewable energy and emerging technology throughout the Midwest. To learn more about us, visit: www.northlandconstructors.com .
POSITION SUMMARY
The Foreperson provides on-site leadership on an asphalt paving project. This position supervises and coordinates crew activities such as spreading, rolling, tamping, and patching asphalt or similar material to form surfaces of highways, streets, parking lots, aircraft landing strips, and driveways.
Responsibilities include:
- Maintain a high regard for safety of employees and the general public
- Directly supervise asphalt crew to ensure policies and procedures are followed, work and safety standards are maintained, and schedules are met
- Supervise projects being inspected by consulting engineers and governmental agency engineers
- Provide direction, training (including cross-training), and assistance to asphalt crew members
- Measure slope and material thickness to verify compliance with project specifications
- Maintain daily time, material records, and required documentation accurately and timely
- Communicate daily with Superintendent to discuss goals and project status
- Ensure the crew equipment is maintained properly
This Foreperson works outdoors in varying weather conditions. Average workdays during the construction season usually last up to 12 hours, requiring overtime and working occasional Saturdays.
SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE
We prioritize the safety and wellness of our road construction processes by following the Company’s safety programs and policies, thus mitigating risk and improving overall productivity of the projects with safety at the forefront.
BENEFITS
Benefit package is offered through the Union. Benefits include medical, dental and a pension plan.
Accessibility: If you need an accommodation during the application process, you may call our Application Accommodation Line at (855) 844-0125
EOE, including disability/vets
