ASPHALT SUPERINTENDENT (SEASONAL)

Knife River Corporation; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Savings and Flexible Spending

401(k) with Company Match

Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off

8 Paid Holidays

Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance

Short-term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Years of Service Recognition

Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees

Critical Illness Plan

Hospital Indemnity

Job summary

Knife River Corporation in North Dakota seeks a seasonally employed supervisor to safely oversee asphalt paving and production teams. You will coordinate daily activities, ensure safety, and maintain quality across operations.

This hands-on leadership role requires clear communication with dispatch, plant staff, project managers, and inspectors, plus adherence to safety standards. Benefits continue year-round with the seasonal schedule.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently.
• Ability to work under time constraints and meet schedules.
• Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Perform equipment inspections and site walk-arounds to identify unsafe conditions.
• Tour work site to assess progress and optimize worker and equipment utilization.
• Communicate crew needs with dispatch and plant; plan truck haulage accordingly.
• Monitor material quality and troubleshoot to produce high-quality paving products.
• Coach and supervise team members to comply with OSHA/MSHA and train new employees.
• Lead and manage personnel, providing guidance and performance feedback.
• Record and relay production, quality, equipment, and personnel information to management.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
• Promote and enforce safe work practices.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Independent worker

Time management

MS Office

Tools

MS Office

Job description

ROLE OVERVIEW:

This is a seasonal position, you can use your winters off to travel, hunt, fish or for other activities you enjoy while your benefits continue year-round.

Responsible for safely supervising and coordinating the activities of workers engaged in asphalt paving/production. This role involves ensuring that operations run smoothly to produce high-quality paving and asphalt product. Additionally, the position requires assisting with operational tasks to maintain efficiency and quality standards.

DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform equipment inspections, walk-arounds, and site inspections to identify and correct any unsafe conditions.
• Tour work site to ascertain progress in meeting time schedules and to detect insufficient utilization of workers and equipment.
• Communicate paving crew needs with dispatch and to the plant. 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 driver.
• Monitor material quality, inspect and troubleshoot materials to produce a high quality paving product, identifying and addressing issues.
• Coach and monitor team members to comply with OSHA and safety regulations and assist in training new employees.
• Manage and lead employees, providing guidance, support, and performance feedback to ensure efficient operations and compliance with company policies.
• Accurately record and relay production, quality, equipment, and personnel information to the Operations Manager or other appropriate team members.
• Communicate effectively with project managers, site supervisors, inspectors, subcontractors, and other team members.
• Approve and submit work hours for personnel and relevant job information daily.
• Ensure compliance with MSHA, OSHA, EPA, DNR, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Promote and enforce safe work practices, taking action to prevent unsafe actions, processes, and behaviors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Able to work independently and under time constraints.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 7 years experience in product line
• Ability to hold and maintain proper licensure and acceptable driving record.
• Ability to work flexible shifts, including overtime, possible nights and some Saturdays.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Over 2 years up to and including 4 years from post high school, work, military, institutional or vocational environment

BENEFITS:

• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short-term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Years of Service Recognition
• Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees, Spouses, and Dependents
• Critical Illness Plan
• Hospital Indemnity

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

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 laws.

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.

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