Job Information
MDU Resources Group Asphalt Superintendent in Sioux City, Iowa
Asphalt Superintendent
Company:Knife River - Midwest Division
Department:Asphalt
Location:Sioux City, IA
Hiring Manager:Megan S Dejong
Closing Date:09/01/2022at 11:59pm CDT
Job Type:Full-Time
Job Summary:
Responsible to safely supervise and coordinate activities of project in asphalt paving, grading, and milling.
Gravel Base - To oversee efficiency of gravel/base operation and produce quality
Milling - To oversee efficiency of milling operation and base jobs to produce quality gravel/base product
Paving - To oversee efficiency of paving operation to produce quality asphalt product
DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES
Perform daily equipment, walk around and site inspections to identify and correct any unsafe conditions and keep equipment properly maintained.
Safely and properly supervise and coordinate activities of projects.
Communicate effectively (verbal, listening, written) and work with difficult people under high stress situations. Self-motivated, team-player with good interpersonal skills; ability to maintain positive customer relations and act courteous/respectful of others.
Troubleshoot and problem solve situations/problems (material quality, equipment operation/repair, etc.). Monitor and discuss production problems with co-workers and managers/supervisors.
Perform maintenance on pavers during the off season.
Ensure MSHA, OSHA, EPA, DNR, Lockout/Tagout, safety and environmental regulation compliance.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Gravel Base
Communicate gravel/base crew needs with dispatch
Communicate needs with plant
Work with crews, inspectors, and subcontractors to complete projects
Complete quality gravel/base jobs within specifications
Coach employees
Communicate needed information to employees
Complete necessary paperwork
Deliver samples to lab
Approve and submit work hours for crew and pertinent job information daily
Milling
Communicate crew needs with dispatch
Communicate needs with plant
Work with crews, inspectors, and subcontractors to complete projects
Complete quality gravel/base jobs within specifications
Coach employees
Communicate needed information to employees
Approve and submit work hours for crew and pertinent job information daily
Paving
Communicate paving crew needs with dispatch - Calculate number of trucks required to haul aggregate and/or asphalt according to capacity of vehicles, traffic conditions, distance from work site and productivity of drivers
Communicate needs to plant
Work with crews, inspectors, and subcontractors to complete projects
Produce quality asphalt product within specifications
Coach employees
Communicate needed information to employees
Assist new employees
Approve and submit work hours for crew and pertinent job information daily
Tour work site to ascertain progress in meeting time schedules and to detect insufficient utilization of workers and equipment.
Measure slope and thickness of paving to verify compliance with contract.
Measure distances from reference points to locate boundaries of construction site.
Directs work crews engaged in operation of vehicles and machines.
Verifies curvature of graded surface using hand level.
Supervise bituminous paving crews, aggregate production crews or crews engaged in operating machines to tamp, roll and smooth surface for subgrade of highway.
Approve and submit work hours for crew and pertinent job information daily
Minimum Qualifications:
Over 2 years up to and including 4 years from post high school, work, military, institutional or vocational environment
Minimum 3 years experience in product line and supervisory role
Ability to provide and maintain proper licensure, medical card and acceptable driving record. Class A CDL preferred with Hazmat endorsement
Schedule:
A typical week during production is 60 - 70 hours.
During the off season it is 40 hours per week.
How To Apply
If unable to apply online, mail completed application to:2220 Hawkeye Drive, Sioux City, IA 51105.
Knife River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state/federal law.
Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background check.
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MDU Resources Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected Veteran status.