Milling Foreman

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary -
We are hiring an experienced Milling Foreman $30.00 to $40.00 per hour to lead our asphalt milling crew. This role is responsible for overseeing daily milling operations, including equipment setup, crew supervision, safety compliance, and ensuring projects are completed efficiently and to specification. The ideal candidate has strong leadership skills, extensive road milling experience, and a commitment to maintaining a safe, productive work environment.

Key Responsibilities -

• Lead, supervise, and coordinate all activities of the milling crew
• Set up milling equipment, signage, and traffic control measures in accordance with project and safety requirements
• Read and interpret job specifications, plans, and grades
• Monitor milling operations to ensure correct depth, slope, and surface preparation
• Ensure timely mobilization, maintenance, and cleaning of milling machines and support equipment
• Communicate daily with project managers, paving foremen, and inspectors to coordinate project needs
• Maintain accurate daily records of labor, equipment usage, production quantities, and project progress
• Train and mentor crew members on equipment operation, safety procedures, and work practices
• Troubleshoot operational issues and coordinate repairs or adjustments as needed
• Enforce all company safety policies and ensure crew compliance with DOT, OSHA, and site regulations
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements -

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 3+ years of experience operating or supervising asphalt milling equipment
• 1–2 years of leadership experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of milling techniques, machine operation, and roadway preparation
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, grade stakes, and work orders
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, high-traffic environments
• Valid driver’s license required; CDL preferred
• Ability to work long hours, including weekends and evenings, as needed
• Must be willing to travel overnight when projects are outside the local area

Physical Requirements : (Each to have one of the following based on the position: Never, Rarely, Occasionally, Constantly)

• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods: Constantly
• Moving about to accomplish tasks at a worksite or moving from one worksite to another: Constantly
• Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments, such as stooping, kneeling, or crouching: Constantly
• Adjusting, moving and lifting objects in all directions: Constantly
• Talking and hearing to communicate with others: Constantly
• Seeing to perform job duties at close range, such as monitors or screens: Rarely
• Seeing to perform job duties at a distance, such as driving or operating equipment: Occasionally
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers: Constantly
• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like: Occasionally
• Operating machinery and/or power tools: Constantly
• Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment: Constantly
• The ability to travel regionally or nationally: Never

Physical Demands :

• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing: Constantly
• Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds: Constantly
• Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds: Constantly
• Heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100 pounds or more: Occasionally

Working Conditions :

• Low temperatures: Occasionally
• High temperatures: Occasionally
• Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind: Occasionally
• Noisy environments: Occasionally
• Hazardous conditions: Rarely
• Shift work, to include overnight work: Occasionally
• Frequent overtime, including weekends: Occasionally
• Office environment: Rarely

Pave America and it's companies offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and comply with OFCCP regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/assignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law. Pave America and it's companies promote a drug-free workplace. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries. In compliance with OFCCP requirements, we invite applicants to voluntarily self-identify their gender, race, and veteran status. Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment.