Paving Superintendent - New Britain, CT 1 - CRH Americas

Job ID:  503051

Tilcon Connecticut Inc., a CRH company, has played a vital role in building infrastructure around our state, serving the market from 23 locations throughout Connecticut.  As a leading supplier of quality crushed stone, hot mix asphalt, and ready mix concrete, Tilcon Connecticut has supported the construction of superior roads, buildings and bridges. The most respected name in the construction industry, from the quarry to the road, Tilcon Connecticut does it all!

Are you looking for opportunities and benefits of a large corporation with a small company feel? Then Tilcon Connecticut Inc. and CRH is the company for you!  If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today!

Position Overview

As a Paving Area Superintendent, you will oversee the setup, operation, scheduling, and production of daily asphalt paving projects within your area. You will communicate daily requirements to the paving foreperson(s) and crews on each project. You will work in tandem with Project Management personnel and will report directly to the Paving Manager.

Our core values of safety, quality, and integrity in everything we do.  All Tilcon Connecticut employees are expected to coordinate, support, and actively promote our safety processes.  You will establish key internal relationships to help ensure safety continues to be embedded in the culture of our Company.  We strive on our quality and service we provide to all clients and our local communities.

Compensation & Company Benefits:

• Competitive Base Salary
• Annual Bonus Potential
• Vehicle Reimbursement Program
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Prescription
• $1,000 Referral Bonuses 
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401k with Roth option & Competitive Company Match
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Opportunities for Internal Mobility
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Company Discounts on products, goods, services, electronics, automotive, travel & more!
• Opportunities for Community Engagement.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Ensure project sites are operating in a safe and secure manner.
• Review Performance Reports and keeping track of production targets.
• Daily oversight of asphalt paving projects for safety, production, and yields.
• Ensure quality of installation and compaction standards are met.
• Scheduling and coordination of concurrent jobs with State, Municipal and private representatives.
• Ability to read and interpret project plans and survey information.
• Ensuring regulations and requirements are met for work zones and job sites.
• Support on the job training for crews and employee growth.
• Daily communications with the Paving Manager and Project Managers.
• Participate in special projects or responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Working knowledge and understanding of asphalt paving operations, specifications, and procedures.
• Working knowledge and understanding of job estimates, specifications, and operating procedures.
• Understand production needs and maintain communication with the asphalt plants and trucking/transportation.
• Ensure the implementation safety rules and review safety meetings and completed work zone checklists.
• Provide for traffic control needs, including proper signage, proper staffing.
• Be aware of conditions that may affect maintaining daily operations (i.e., weather, safety, etc.).
• Ensure proper trucking and equipment requirements are met.
• Maintain proper job records such as schedules, personal diary, etc.
• Ability to work independently and make decisions daily.
• Ensure training of the assigned crews; plan, assign and direct work; conduct performance appraisals (when required); reward and discipline the crew members; address complaints and resolve problems.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license for the geographical territory.

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to perform all job duties in a safe and efficient manner.
• Ability to perform work in daytime and nighttime conditions.

Education/Experience

Minumum of 3 years of leadership in the Construction industry and/or asphalt pavement experience required.

Preffereed 6-10 years experience in the constructions industry. 

OSHA 10

Competent Person Training

Traffic control supervisor certification preferred

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Pocess strong computer skills including Microsoft Suite.
• Must be able to work variable hours including daytime, nighttime & some weekend hours and overtime.
• Travel will be required inside the company’s operational area.
• Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and the public.
• Possess a strong drive, fulfill commitments, and have enthusiasm for the job.
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Environmental, Health & Safety Manual.
• Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required.

Physical Requirements

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.  The employee is required to sit, walk, stand, climb, crawl, bend, kneel, reach above shoulders, and lift to 50pounds for periods of time.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust to focus and operate various pieces of equipment.

Work Environment

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

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts, works outside in conditions that may be cold and icy, at night and weekends and exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.

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.

COMPANY INFORMATION

Tilcon Connecticut Inc. is a leading supplier of quality crushed stone, hot mix asphalt and ready mix concrete products throughout the state of Connecticut. We also provide heavy and highway construction, site work, and paving services for state and local road, bridge, and highway projects.

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 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!

Tilcon Connecticut Inc., a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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