Paving Superintendent - Helena Sand & Gravel (Helena, MT) (Construction)

Job ID: 505045

Helena Sand & Gravel, a CRH company, is a member of the CRH West Division; Our purpose, commitment to the future, and formula for growth is to champion the safety, empowerment, and development of our employees. We strive to be the preferred source of quality sand, rock, landscape products, ready-mixed concrete, asphalt, paving and construction services. We succeed as a team by embracing integrity, mutual respect, innovation, service, sustainability, and financial strength.

Position Overview

This position requires the employee to supervise and coordinate activities of Asphalt Paving Superintendent and crew members engaged in spreading, rolling, tamping, and patching asphalt or similar material to form surfaces of highways, streets, parking lots, aircraft landing strips, and driveways.

If you're someone that is confident in your ability to supervise crews of all sizes, has excellent communication and organization skills, enjoys coordinating many moving pieces, and takes pride in assisting with the efficient completion of high-quality projects, this is an excellent career opportunity for you. The ideal candidate will possess enthusiasm to influence, lead, and manage others.

What You Can Do (Minimum Qualifications)

• 3 to 5 years of related asphalt and paving experience or an equivalent combination of education and training.
• 3 to 5 years of knowledge related to other road construction (milling, surface treatment, base and subbase construction, etc.) would be a plus.
• Ability to read/ comprehend plans and specifications.
• Flexible working schedule to include days, nights, or weekends as needed.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiple and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals to compute rate, ration, percent, land to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to type and use keyboards accurately and possess knowledge of Database software.
• Ability to operate equipment safely and efficiently.
• Ability to keep time and material records.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instruction and communicate effectively.
• Excellent interpersonal and supervisory skills and attributes.

Compensation & Company Benefits:

• Wage DOE
• Crew Vehicle

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Prescription
• Generous Vacation Policy
• 401k with up to 5% Company Match
• Profit Sharing
• 9 Paid Holidays (8 Static and 1 Floating)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Annual Merit Raises
• Opportunities for Internal Mobility
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Training Provided
• Earn More with our Employee Referral Program
• Company Discounts on products, goods, services, electronics, automotive, travel & more!
• Opportunities for Community Engagement

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Work with Project Manager/Estimator to develop project schedules and updates.
• Work with or in lieu of the dispatcher to schedule projects, personnel, and equipment. equipment movement and transport schedules.
• Participate in project meetings with contracting agencies and customers.
• Participate as required in pre-bid and post job meetings to evaluate performance and profitability of project to ensure goals are attainable and being met.
• Interface daily with job forepersons to ascertain their needs, problems and job progress.
• Make sure that forepersons have the timecards for their crew turned in on a timely basis and that coding is correct, and the forepersons has signed card. Also ensure all required equipment documentation is completed and accurate.
• Check daily cost sheets for correctness, compliance with estimated cost, and if over budget, find out why and report to management.
• Prior to job startup, review with the job foreperson the project plans, specifications and review the project startup list to ensure that each item is done, i.e. dig line has been contracted.
• Assist Estimating by providing feedback on job progress as opposed to as estimated.
• Assist Estimating as available by performing field measurements determining sources.
• Check that forepersons job quantities are correct and submitted
• Supervise forepersons and other related employees.
• Travel to and from various jobs sites as needed.
• Routinely assist other members of the workforce in different areas of production.
• Regular and timely attendance.
• Participate in and promote an inclusive work environment.

Key Competencies

• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs.
• Teamwork - Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
• Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
• Planning/Organizing - Uses time efficiently.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Accepts responsibility for own actions.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.
• Initiative - Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Innovation - Generates suggestions for improving work.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• GRIP - with at least 90 lbs. of force
• CLIMBING - in, around, and on equipment
• HEAVY LIFTING - of extremely awkward parts and equipment up to 75 lbs. from floor to waist
• AWKWARD POSITIONS - getting to and from both sitting and kneeling on the ground
• FLEXIBILITY - awkward reaches
• BALANCE - including standing and walking on extremely slick and uneven surfaces while carrying.
• VISION - 20/40 corrected vision to see moving safety hazards, moving equipment, vehicles, and obstructions
• HEARING - corrected to hear verbal safety warnings and instructions from coworkers

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions and vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
• Occasionally exposed to high, precarious places and risk of electrical shock.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Other duties may be assigned as required. Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

If you're up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Helena Sand & Gravel, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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