POSITION SUMMARY:

Bituminous Roadways, Inc. (BR) is a growing, award-winning, and established union highway/heavy contractor looking for a Utility Superintendent to join our team.
The Utility 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 Utility 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.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• 5 years of experience of utility-related work
• 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

• Communicate with estimators and customers to create a schedule.
• Work with Utility Foreman and assist with work schedule, daily and long-range.
• Oversee all utility work and ensure work is done according to the specs.
• Establish expectations and work ethics.
• Manage equipment and employees.
• Ensure Foremen coordinate workload with other departments as needed.
• Train and develop employees for advancement.
• Create a safe work environment and lead by example.
• Ensure equipment and people are scheduled.
• Ensure jobs are clean 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.
• 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.