Position Summary:

The Grading Superintendent is an important leadership role that is expected to display a high level of professionalism. They are the face of the company and the ones setting an example by displaying our core values to people inside and outside of the business. The Grading Superintendent is responsible for hiring, maintaining and training competent crews. They communicate with estimators and customers when work will be completed. Our main office is in Mendota Heights and jobs are located all over the twin cities metro area. No long distance travel.

Job Duties & Requirements:

• Communicate with estimators and customers to create a schedule.
• Work with grading foreman and assist with work schedule, daily and long-range.
• Oversee all grading work and ensure work is done according to the specs.
• Establish expectations and work ethics.
• Manage equipment and employees.
• Ensure Foremen coordinate workload with paving and milling superintendents.
• Train and develop employees for advancement.
• Create a safe work environment and lead by example.
• Ensure equipment, trucks, material, and people are scheduled.
• Ensure jobs are clean and swept daily.
• Provide crews with what they need.
• Ensure foremen have a weekly and monthly schedule.
• Be a positive influence on others within the organization.
• Be professional and respectful by leading with integrity and maintaining confidentiality.
• Communicate changes as they happen.
• Communicate with job Superintendents and inspectors.
• Communicate changes to project manager.
• Understand specs and different mixes.
• Give clear direction.
• Read and communicate work orders.
• Maintain accurate and detailed field reports.
• Help manage customer expectations.
• Attend pre-con meetings.
• Adhere to all BR safety policies and ensure employees are doing the same.
• Meet with selected crew and stretch with them.
• Communicate the day’s work with Foremen.
• Wear and monitor employees for PPE use and discuss issues with anyone not complying.
• Check field logs to make sure field reporting must-haves are on report before approving.
• Get accurate measurements, tonnage, and trucking for the next day’s work.
• Maintain proper communication with customers and estimators so they know when work is to be completed.
• Communicate any questionable areas on job with Estimators, before proceeding.
• Hold weekly Schedule meetings with Foremen.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• 5 years of experience of grading/excavating
• The ideal candidate must possess a valid Class A CDL driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Must be able to lift 50+ pounds regularly (daily).
• Regular attendance and overtime are required.
• Must have knowledge of the Twin Cities and surrounding suburbs.
• Requires good vision for close tolerance work and any night work may be required.
• Must possess a clean driving record and have a valid Minnesota Driver’s License.
• Must have the ability to hear, speak and follow directions carefully.
• Continually required to reach, pull, carry, grab, pull, and lift.
• Must possess both good strength and good endurance as work performed in all types of weather conditions.

Other Requirements:

All candidates are required to pass a thorough Background Check, Physical and Drug Test.  References will also be checked. 

Job type: Seasonal March - November

Work Location: Twin Cities Metro Area 

Company Information:
Since 1946, Bituminous Roadways has aspired to be the company of choice for the design, construction, and maintenance of all asphalt pavement areas, including parking lots, roads, pathways, playgrounds, tennis courts, and running tracks. We are a union contractor with a diverse workforce dedicated to quality, safety, innovation, and customer satisfaction.

Benefits of Joining our team!

• Family owned and operated
• No out of town jobs/Home every night
• Paid Training
• Advancement opportunities – we aim to promote within
• Family Oriented – Annual events

Competencies & Expectations:

• Live up to our company Core Values:
  • Safety - Safety in the workplace is a mutual responsibility of the employer, management, and all employees. We have an expectation that all employees play an active role in workplace safety and promote a positive safety culture at all times. 
  • Quality - Quality is the best business plan. It is an investment in our future.  Quality leads to consistency.  Consistency leads to happy employees, satisfied customers, and a growing business.
  • Respect - Respect at work is crucial as it promotes healthy relationships between coworkers and managers, as well as outside the organization. A respectful employee is a sign of a respectful organization, and therefore creates a positive image of our company and our workplace. 
  • Integrity - Real integrity is doing the right thing, whether someone realizes it or not. Displaying Integrity helps build trust and drives a certain level of expectation.  Integrity is choosing your thoughts and actions based on values rather than personal gain.
  • Commitment - Commitment is the bond employee’s share with their organization and its employees. Committed employees bring exceptional value to the organization through their support, productivity, determination, reliability, and quality.  Commitment shows and can be contagious. 
• Be accountable. Own your work and your mistakes.
• Be reliable. You are expected to be at your desk and ready to work (computer booted up, etc.) at your designated start time.
• Be adaptable. Be able and willing to embrace change and learn.
• Coach and Develop. Spend time with employees.  Coach them, train them, give them opportunities, and give regular feedback.
• Be open and honest at all times.  Ask questions.  Do not assume.  Always overcommunicate.  (Both with supervisor and co-workers.)
• Conflict Management. Be able to accommodate each other’s needs, compromise, and work together towards a common goal. 
• Delegate and Elevate. Prioritize and set duties to best utilize your time.  You also want to focus on duties and responsibilities that you can pass on to help elevate and develop your employees.
• Personal Resilience. Handle stress, ambiguity, and risk without losing your composure or motivation.
• Adhere to current processes and company procedures.  Be willing to offer recommendations as needed.
• Maintain a pleasant and professional demeanor and appearance.  Follow best practices and be aware of appropriate behavior. 
• Self-Direction. Demonstrate initiative by utilizing resources to find answers, solve issues, build relationships, plan, and implement.
• Stress Tolerance. To be able to deal with and manage stressful situations effectively and consistently. 
• Be a team player. Be the person that people want to work with/partner with.  Be helpful.  Be approachable.

Bituminous Roadways, Inc. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Veterans, women, persons of color, members of the LGBTQ community, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.