Concrete/Bridge Supervisor
Company:
Knife River - Texas Division
Department:
Construction
Location:
Waco, TX
Hiring Manager:
Raymond Kiphen
Closing Date:
06-30-2015
Job Type:
Full-Time
Job Summary:
The employee in this position inspects and supervises bridge crews performing construction, repair and maintenance of bridges,
culverts, curbs, gutters, retaining walls and related concrete structures.
Minimum Qualifications:
-7 to 10 years of experience in construction and bridge building required.
-Must have an in depth knowledge of bridge building and various structures.
-Must possess and maintain a clean driving record.
Duties and/or Responsibilities:
Duties may include but are not limited to the following:
-Oversee crews who place forms for molding concrete, install reinforcing steel, and convey, pour, finish, and cure concrete.
-Oversee construction of retaining walls, placement of steel and timber bridge sections and related structures.
-Direct crews, who spread, vibrate, screed, and float concrete to ensure that concrete is compacted to desired consistency and
surface is finished to specified uniformity and smoothness.
-Oversee, assist, and inspect in using heavy machinery to dig up and grade existing material, form new concrete, ensure that
everything meets DOT, ADA, and OSHA standards.
-Plan and organize work to maximize potential crew productivity by employing delay free production; maximizes equipment
utilization levels by ensuring availability and operator effectiveness.
-Coordinate equipment and labor based on project needs.
-Manage suppliers and subcontractors in conjunction with the Project Manager to ensure safety, profit, scheduling, and customer
satisfaction.
-Maintain respectable working relationships with all subcontractors, clients, and state personnel.
-Participate in pre and post construction meetings as needed.
-May investigate and respond to inquiries and complaints from the public.
-Perform other duties as needed.
-Thorough knowledge of federal, state and county laws and ordinances related to road and bridge maintenance.
-Thorough knowledge of: methods, materials, machines, tools and equipment used in bridge construction, repair and maintenance;
occupational hazards and modern safety practices in bridge construction, repair and maintenance work.
-Knowledge of: effective methods of supervising, evaluating, and training personnel engaged in bridge construction, repair and
maintenance.
-Must have the ability to read and understand diagrams and blueprints.
-Must have the ability to read and understand a variety of permits related to work performed.
* Paid Holidays * Paid Vacation * Two Medical Plans with GENEROUS Employer contributions * Health Savings Account, partially
funded by Employer * Prescription Card * Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care * Dental * Vision * Company
Paid Life and AD&D Insurance * Company Paid Short Term Disability Income Replacement * Company Paid Long Term Disability
Income Replacement * Profit Sharing * 401(k) with Company Match * Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees, Spouses, and
Dependents * Company Paid Employee Assistance Plan, Travel Insurance, Access to Legal Advice * Employee Discount Plan for
National Vendors * College Scholarship Program for Dependents * Gift Matching Program
We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, gender identity, disability, age,
marital status, protected Veteran status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, or any other protected
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.
Concrete/Bridge Supervisor
How To Apply
category under applicable state/federal law. Applicants of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
If unable to apply online, mail completed application to Knife River Corporation South, PO Box 674, Bryan, TX 77806.
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.