We are hiring for an Asphalt Foreman at our Byram, MS plant to supervises paving crews to ensure road and parking lot projects are completed safely, on schedule, and within budget. You must coordinate heavy machinery, manage material orders, and guarantee the finished surface meets quality standards and precise project specifications.

Core Responsibilities

• Crew Management: Direct and mentor paving crews, schedule daily assignments, and track crew hours.
• Quality Control: Inspect subgrades, verify temperature and tonnage of asphalt, and ensure proper compaction and smoothness.
• Site Operations: Measure distances to locate boundaries, operate heavy machinery, and coordinate material deliveries and trucking sub-contractors.
• Safety & Compliance: Enforce OSHA, MSHA, and EPA regulations, lead daily safety meetings, and complete accident/injury reports.
• Administration: Review timecards, prepare daily progress reports, and communicate project status with Project Managers.

Qualifications & Skills

• Leadership: Strong supervisory and communication skills with the ability to manage crews ranging from 6 to 10+ people.
• Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of paving construction methods, materials, and heavy equipment operation.
• Working Conditions: Must be capable of working outdoors in various weather conditions, frequently lifting over 50 lbs, and willing to work nights or weekends when deadlines require it.
• Requirements: Valid driver's license (CDL is frequently a plus) and ability to pass drug screening
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have 5 years of experience in Asphalt industry.

• Must be able to complete a pre-employment drug screen with a “Negative” result.
• Must be able to complete a post- offer physical with a “Capable” result
• Eligible to work in the United States
• Be willing to work outdoors in extreme temperatures, both hot and cold
• Experience preferred.

Work Environment:

This role operates in both office and active construction site environments. Candidate must be able to perform site walks, attend field meetings, and ensure on-site safety and compliance.

Yates Construction provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal and state law requirements.

Yates complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where the company has facilities.

About Yates Construction

Ranked among the top commercial and industrial construction companies in the country by Engineering News-Record, Yates Construction is family-owned and provides a wide range of construction and building services. Incorporated in 1964 by William G. Yates Jr., we have steadily grown to become one of the top commercial and industrial construction companies in the nation. We are financially sound with a significant bonding capacity as well as vast personnel and equipment resources.

Our portfolio includes commercial and industrial projects from various sectors including arts and culture, civil, commercial, education, entertainment and gaming, federal, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, municipal, retail, and technology. We work hard to understand our clients’ business needs and continually look for opportunities to provide additional value to our clients and their projects.

Our client relationships are the foundation of our success, and our primary goal is to help each of our clients achieve their vision. We do this by carefully managing the details and complexities of each project and communicating constantly with all team members.

Yates Construction provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal and state law requirements.

Yates complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.