Utility Foreman

Position Summary:  The Utility Foreman position is a vital role within our organization.  This position must set an example for crew members by displaying our core values and managing profitable work consistent with the company’s risk tolerance and objectives.  They work collaboratively with estimators, utility superintendents and employees to ensure proper coordination and performance.  This position must be proactive in company’s safety and customer retention as well. The Utility Foreman will oversee Utility crew members.

Work Schedule:  Seasonal. A typical season is about 35-40 weeks, ending around Thanksgiving.  Unemployment is available during layoffs.  Benefits are available and are carried through layoff as well. 

Work Location: Our main office is in Mendota Heights and jobs are located all over the twin cities metro area. 

Job Duties & Requirements:

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

• Communicate with estimators and customers to create a schedule.
• Ensure safety of crew and the public (tool box talks).
• Attend pre-con meetings and take notes.
• Inform employees of days’ work and expectations.
• Maintaining and submitting required reporting
• Setting up safety signage, cones and safety barriers and at times flagging traffic
• Other Duties as assigned
• Mentor and train in employees.
• Create a safe work environment and lead by example.
• Ensure jobs are clean daily.
• Provide crews with what they need.
• Be a positive influence on others within the organization.
• Communicate changes as they happen.
• Give clear direction.
• Maintain accurate and detailed field reports.
• Help manage customer expectations.
• Adhere to all BR safety policies and ensure employees are doing the same.
• 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.

Other Requirements:

All candidates are required to pass a thorough Background Check, Physical and Drug Test.  References will also be checked. 

Job type: Seasonal May - November

Work Location: Twin Cities Metro Area

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 play an active role in workplace safety and promote a positive safety culture at all times. 
• 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.

Benefits of Joining our team!

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

Bituminous Roadways, Inc. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Veterans, women, persons of color, members of the LGBTQ community, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.