Aerotek ·Rochester, Minnesota ·Full-time ·2026-04-27 Job Title: Asphalt Paving Foreman
Job Description
The Asphalt Paving Foreman leads daily paving operations in the field, coordinating crews, equipment, and materials to safely deliver high-quality asphalt paving projects on time and to specification. This role combines hands-on equipment operation with crew supervision, quality control, and effective communication across the jobsite.
Responsibilities
• Assist with daily planning, crew assignments, and jobsite coordination to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
• Supervise paving crew activities to achieve production goals while maintaining quality standards and project timelines.
• Operate paving equipment as needed, including pavers, rollers, skid steers, loaders, and related machinery.
• Monitor asphalt placement, joint quality, compaction, grades, and mat consistency to ensure compliance with project specifications.
• Enforce safety policies and procedures, conduct regular toolbox talks, and lead by example to promote a strong safety culture on the jobsite.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with crew members, truck drivers, inspectors, and project managers to coordinate work and resolve issues.
• Perform daily inspections of equipment and the jobsite to identify and address maintenance or safety concerns.
• Assist with documentation, including load tracking and material usage, to support accurate project records.
• Step into higher-level leadership responsibilities when needed to maintain continuity of operations and decision-making.
Essential Skills
• Minimum of 3 years of asphalt paving experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of asphalt paving processes, grades, and compaction methods.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, grades, and job specifications.
• Strong communication skills to coordinate with crews, drivers, inspectors, and project stakeholders.
• Effective problem-solving skills to address issues in the field and maintain project progress.
• Ability to work extended hours and overtime as required by project schedules.
• Capability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical labor as needed.
• Valid driver’s license.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
• Prior leadership experience or experience as a lead operator in asphalt paving is strongly preferred.
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is a plus.
• Experience operating paving equipment such as pavers, rollers, skid steers, and loaders.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate field crews while maintaining a focus on safety and quality.
Why Work Here?
Join a field-focused team where your expertise in asphalt paving directly contributes to successful, high-quality projects. You will work in an environment that values safety, craftsmanship, and clear communication, with opportunities to take on leadership responsibilities and grow your career. The role offers consistent, hands-on work in the field and the chance to be a key contributor to each project’s success.
Work Environment
This is a field-based role working primarily on active construction and paving sites. You will spend most of your time outdoors, operating and overseeing heavy equipment such as pavers, rollers, skid steers, and loaders, often in varying and sometimes challenging weather conditions. The position requires extended hours and overtime when project schedules demand it, as well as regular physical activity including lifting up to 50 pounds and performing hands-on labor. You will work closely with a paving crew, truck drivers, inspectors, and project managers in a collaborative, safety-conscious environment where adherence to jobsite safety practices and proper use of personal protective equipment is essential.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Rochester, MN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $78000.00 - $95000.00/yr.
Montly bonus and Holiday Bonus
Company Vehicle
Company Phone
401k/Roth IRA 3% Match
Healthcare
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Rochester,MN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 7, 2026.
About Aerotek:
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.