Department: Field Operations

Work Location: 11-County Metro Area (Twin Cities, MN)

Job type: Seasonal / Union

Pay Type / Range: Union Journeyman Scale.  $42.77 – 50.00 per hour (based on union, experience, and type of work).

(This pay range is a good-faith estimate of compensation for this role.)

Union Benefits & Additional Information:

• We are signatory with the following unions: Operating Engineers Local 49 and Laborers Local 563.
  • Health & Welfare Benefits and Pension would all remain through your union.
• Mental Health & Wellness Support provided through TEAM EAP.
• PTO (ESST) Program covering all time away from work.
• Referral bonuses – earn rewards to help us recruit new talent.
• Annual boot allowance. 

Job Summary: Our Grading Foreman is responsible for overseeing and coordinating all activities related to grading and base preparation for asphalt paving projects. This individual leads a crew to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and according to project specifications, schedules, and quality standards.  This position plays a vital role within our organization by prospecting, preparing accurate cost estimates, and managing profitable work consistent with the company’s risk tolerance and objectives and much more.  They juggle multiple duties, manage a variety of jobs and collaborate with other estimators, staff, field supervisors and employees to ensure proper coordination and performance. This position must be proactive in the company’s marketing and customer retention as well.

Other Requirements: All candidates are required to pass a thorough Background Check, Physical and Drug Test.  References may also be checked. We participate in E-Verify.

Job Duties & Requirements:

Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Supervise and direct grading crews, equipment operators, and laborers in daily jobsite activities
• Train, mentor, and evaluate crew members, fostering a culture of teamwork and accountability
• Interpret and implement project plans, blueprints, grades, and specifications
• Attend weekly scheduling meetings/schedule jobs.
• Schedule subcontractors, materials, trucks and equipment.
• Communicate regularly with project managers, inspectors, and other trades on job progress and any challenges
• Set elevations for grading and paving.
• Measure and report quantities on daily field log.
• Ensure Gopher One calls are done in advance of work.
• Monitor and maintain safe working conditions in compliance with company policies and OSHA standards (including performing toolbox talks).
• Attend pre-con meetings and take notes.
• Inform employees of the day’s work and expectations.
• Identify and resolve issues that may affect productivity or quality
• Manage daily cleanup of job.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• 5 years of grading experience
• Operator experience
• Management experience
• Safety experience/knowledge
• Computer skills
• Strong math skills
• Effective leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability
• Professional conduct
• Industry knowledge/hands-on experience preferred
• Logistics and scheduling
• Safety awareness (MMUTCD, OSHA understanding)
• Ability to work extended hours and in varying weather conditions

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 will play an active role in workplace safety and always promote a positive safety culture.
• 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. 

Company Information:

For more than 75 years, Bituminous Roadways has aspired to be your full-service asphalt pavement solutions provider, and contractor of choice, to both work for and with. We are a union contractor with a diverse workforce dedicated to safety, innovation, continual improvement, environmental stewardship and most importantly, superior customer service.

At Bituminous Roadways, we're energetic and passionate about what we do with an excellent reputation for performance and as a place to work.  Because of our continued growth, we seek qualified candidates who share our vision, values, and commitment to superior customer service.

More reasons to join BR:

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

Bituminous Roadways, Inc. is committed to building a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), marital status, familial status, age, disability, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.