Grading Supervisor
Northeast Asphalt, Inc. a Walbec Group Company
Appleton, WI
Are you looking for an exciting career in road, highway, and bridge construction? Northeast Asphalt of the Walbec Group has a place for hard working, loyal, and driven people like you. Come work with us as a Grading Supervisor and enjoy a family-focused, progressive culture. Our approach is driven by an involved focus on Safety and efficiency, resulting in us being a leader in the heavy and highway construction industry.
The Company:
The Walbec Group of companies is currently in its third generation of family leadership producing high-quality construction materials and delivering unparalleled professional design, engineering, and construction services.
- Multi-year Milwaukee Business Journal Best Place to Work honoree and a Best Place to Work by Employ Humanity.
- Associated with many exciting state, municipal, federal, and commercial projects. Check out our website for a complete list of interesting projects. walbecgroup.com
- Proud Partner of the Green Bay Packers.
The Position:
Under the direction of the operation manager, the grading supervisor is responsible for efficient grading personnel scheduling, overseeing grading equipment needs and repair, and reinforcement of continuous quality improvement in the area of grading & excavation.
Responsibilities:
- Help manage the daily grading operations in assigned area(s)
- Monitor job planning and execution to maximize production, quality & safety goals
- Acts as safety leader for field operations
- Primary conductor and coach of the crews for success program and involved in foreman and crew evaluation processes
- Prioritizes and coordinates with repair shop manager, foreman, and mechanics on repair and maintenance of grading, excavation and related support equipment. Reviews repair methods, costs, etc.
- Train foremen and crew members using quality manual and training, adhering to best practices guidelines
- Understand, to an expert level, the machine operations and automation operations of grading equipment being utilized on jobs
- Troubleshoot and understand how to correct quality issues related to grading and excavation, aggregate properties job layout, material yield, etc.
- Responsible to understand and consult on drainage and water removal, culvert systems, retention ponds, etc. and evaluating new grading and excavation equipment specifications and directly involved in equipment purchases
- Has a strong knowledge of Wisconsin DOT specifications for soils and compaction, safety and CMV operation
- Provides company with continuous improvement analysis of grading operations
- Understands how to read state and municipal plans and lay-out projects prior to work being done
- Act as consultant for the operation and area management as well as purchasing on any grading equipment acquisitions
- Interact and work well with external and internal customers by showing leadership and acting professional at all times
- Assists as needed in training of foremen and project managers as well as field crew personnel
- Carry a positive attitude and personal appearance, demonstrate proper work ethic and dedication to job, set good example
The Benefits:
Team members at the Walbec Group are offered competitive pay and benefits that align with our values while supporting good health and a balanced life now and into the future. Additionally, we offer a range of opportunities for professional development and career growth that help us all to be successful.
We have the usual suspects like dental, vision, life, flex, EAP, PTO and holidays. We are big fans of our “no premium medical plan” and HRA contribution (with participation in wellness initiatives), company-paid short-and long-term disability with company contribution, paid parental leave, profit sharing, and a robust Walbec training program.
The Location:
- This role is located primarily in Appleton, but projects will vary by location throughout the local area, or the state, so reliable transportation and/or a willingness to travel to any job site is required as needed.
The Candidate:
- A high ethical standard for personal and business conduct
- Self-directed and motivated; able to manage multiple conflicting and changing priorities
- Experience as a foreman
- Excellent verbal and written communication, consulting, conflict management, interpersonal, and negotiation skills
- Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record
- Working knowledge of CMV guidelines and regulations
- Able to be trusted with confidential information and observe anti-trust laws and regulations
Why Should You Apply?
First, because we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture here at the Walbec Group. Our leadership understands the unique abilities and differences of our team members drive innovation and growth. When you choose Walbec, you’ll be welcomed into a supportive environment where all team members feel heard, respected, and valued.
- Excellent wages and benefits packages.
- Job security in our role as an essential company providing infrastructure services.
- Growth opportunities working alongside and learning from experienced industry professionals.
- Be involved in innovative and exciting projects throughout the local area and the state.
- Family-oriented, supportive culture.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action employer and it is our practice to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants. In addition, it is the policy of the Company to comply with applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in each locality in which the Company has employees. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply!
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