Asphalt Manager

Our company specializes in Property Maintenance and Management throughout the Northeast, We are looking for a Asphalt Crew Manager for our Asphalt Paving and Milling Division. New Haven, CT Location

The candidate will be required to supervise and lead crews and ensuring all materials and equipment are ready for each job assigned, ensuring projects are completed on time and to communicate verbally and in writing with the corporate team, and ensuring projects are run in a manner that ensures maximum efficiency within cost and safety standards.

To be successful in this role, you should be a thoughtful leader and a confident decision-maker. Ultimately, you’ll help our company grow and thrive

This is an opportunity to join a great team and work on a variety of exciting projects throughout the Northeast

Responsibilities:

· Responsible for directing the day to day activities for specific projects.

· Will provide management, analytical and administrative support.

· Manage subcontractors, and paving crews.

· Coordinate with general contractors, governmental agencies to provide timely completion of projects. Coordinate with appropriate Sales and Operations personnel to ensure timeliness of materials.

· Responsible for scheduling work and to complete projects on time, on budget and safely.

· Promote, execute and adhere to the company's safety program, and encourage all employees, to adopt safety as a culture.

· Company procedures to deliver the Project in a safe manner whilst ensuring that Health, Safety and Welfare is a core Value of all staff

· Understanding of Specification and Contract requirements to ensure works executed to correct standards

· Be part of the process for making key decisions with the Project Manager and the Senior Management Team for the execution of the pavement works

· Inspect and ensure that pavement related equipment is operational and maintained correctly, reporting any defects to the Site Management / Equipment Manager immediately

* APPLICANTS MUST HAVE A VALID/CLEAN DRIVERS LICENSE *

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

· Load and move dirt, rocks, equipment, or other materials, using trucks, rakes, or related equipment.

· Start machine, engage clutch, and push and move levers, switches, and pedals to guide machine along forms or guidelines and to control the operation of machine attachments, such as blades, buckets, scrapers, or swing booms.

· Drive and maneuver equipment equipped with blades in successive passes over working areas to remove topsoil, vegetation, or rocks or to distribute and level earth or terrain and/or materials.

· Operate machines to spread, smooth, level, or steel-reinforce stone or asphalt on road beds

· Operate tamping machines or manually roll surfaces to compact earth fills, foundation forms, and finished road materials, according to grade specifications.

· Observe distribution of paving material to adjust machine settings or material flow, and indicate low spots for workers to add material.

· Conduct documented pre-shift inspections of equipment for safety and mechanical defects.

· Align machines, cutter heads, or depth gauge makers with reference stakes and guidelines or ground or position equipment, following hand signals of other workers.

· Coordinate machine actions with other activities, positioning or moving loads in response to and or audio signals from crew members.

· Inspect, clean, maintain, and repair equipment, using mechanics' hand tools. Conduct pre-shift inspections and report any concerns or malfunctions to supervisors.

· Take actions to avoid potential hazards or obstructions, such as utility lines, other equipment, other workers, or falling objects.

· Perform necessary work while complying with all company policies and procedures.

· Perform additional duties as required or directed by their immediate supervisor or other manager.

· Other duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

· 5 years of experience with paving and/or asphalt

· 3 years of experience leading paving or asphalt construction crews

· People management experience, such as managing performance, development and disciplinary procedures

· Ability to work in a team environment contributing across a business unit or area

· Good management skills, with the ability to motivate self and colleagues to achieve high standards of compliance

· Good operational planning and time management skills

· 5 years minimum paving experience, with 3 years of airfield related pavement construction and/or rehabilitation

· Ability to ensure Company and Contract standards and specifications are met

· Ability to work with colleagues to deliver project and operational performance

· Be a proactive problem solver; team player with a positive, forward-thinking attitude.

· Ensures and documents daily proper housekeeping as well as guaranteeing safety and health project plans are put into practice and maintained throughout the project

HEAVY PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Heavy physical effort required including pulling and lifting or moving heavy weight material with frequent lifting or moving materials or equipment (over 80 pounds). If a position specific Physical Demands sheet is attached, it will describe in more detail the physical demands that are required.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY:
Position requires the ability to continuously work around any or all of the following: noise, dust, heat, cold, oil and heavy equipment. Personal protective equipment is normally required of the position. Position requires ability to exchange ideas quickly and clearly and the ability to receive and evaluate detailed information and instructions.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the position. All employees may have other duties assigned at any time.

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

· Social distancing guidelines in place

· Face Mask/Covering Required at all times.

· Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

The safety of our employees comes first. We provide safety measures for all of our employees to protect them and everyone around them. We also obey the rules put in place at all locations where work is performed.

Compensation: The rate for this position will vary and will be commensurate with experience

Other Perks: Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k).

You can find out more about us at http://nymgroup.com/

We are a drug-free work place.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon passing a DOT Physical, drug screen, background check and driver's license check, in accordance with local law/regulations and candidates must maintain passing results throughout the term of employment with NYM GROUP.

This position description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of NYM Group. Since no position description can detail all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a job, duties and responsibilities that may be inherent in a job, reasonably required for its performance, or required due to the changing nature of NYM Group.

NYM GROUP is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or military or veteran status in accordance with federal law. In addition, NYM GROUP complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every jurisdiction in which it maintains facilities. NYM GROUP also provides reasonable applicable laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Asphalt Management: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: One location