Department: Shop

Work Location: Mendota Heights, MN

Job type: Year-Round / Non-Union or Union option

Pay Type / Range:

Salary.  $[20.00] – $[26.00] per year (based on experience and qualifications)
(This pay range is a good-faith estimate of compensation for this role.)

Non-Union Benefits & Additional Information:

• Health Benefits include Medical, Vision, Dental, Pharmacy and Short-Term Disability (STD).
  • Additional Voluntary Health Benefits include Flex Savings Account (FSA).
• Company-Paid Benefits include Basic Term Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability (LTD).
• Retirement (Profit-Sharing Program) – eligibility after one year waiting period.
• Mental Health & Wellness Support provided through TEAM EAP.
• PTO Program covering all time away from work.
• Company paid holidays.
• Referral bonuses – earn rewards to help us recruit new talent.

Job Summary: The Shop Helper plays a vital support role in maintaining an organized, clean, and efficient shop environment. Our shop is dedicated to the repair and upkeep of large asphalt equipment. This entry-level position is ideal for individuals eager to learn the basics of heavy equipment maintenance while performing essential tasks such as cleaning equipment, organizing tools and parts, assisting mechanics and foremen, and ensuring the shop remains safe and operational. The Shop Helper will work under direct supervision and is expected to follow safety protocols, show initiative, and contribute to the overall success of the shop team.

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. 

• Run parts to and from vendors or job sites as needed
• Power wash and clean asphalt equipment and shop vehicles
• Maintain cleanliness and organization throughout the shop
• Perform basic yard maintenance (sweeping, debris removal, etc.)
• Assist with general housekeeping duties to support shop operations
• Participate in various other tasks or projects as assigned by supervisors
• Always follow safety procedures and promote a culture of workplace safety

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record required
• Preference given to candidates with or willing to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or DOT medical card
• Strong commitment to personal and team safety
• Willingness to ask questions and seek guidance when uncertain
• Ability to work outdoors and in a physical environment with exposure to dust, grease, noise, and heavy equipment

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
• 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.