CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
AT ROBERTSON CONTRACTORS
Family owned work environment with big corporate benefits
At Robertson Contractors, we know there is more to life than being a number within a corporate entity. That’s why we make it a priority to provide a family-owned work environment with big corporate benefits. There are no employee numbers, and no set wages for positions. Compensation is based 100% on contributions to the team and employee benefits are competitive of the largest construction companies in the world. Standard benefits for full-time employees include; health insurance, 401 (k) plans with employer match, re-location assistance for travel, and planned vacation. Please follow the directions below to learn more about the employment package that Robertson could provide for you.
ROBERTSON CONTRACTORS, INC. EEO POLICY STATEMENT
It is the policy of Robertson Contractors, Inc. to assure that applicants and our employees are treated fairly, during employment, without regard to race, religion, sex, color, national origin, disability, ancestry or age. Such action shall include, but is not limited to employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, rate of pay, other forms or compensation, training, including apprenticeship, or on the job training.
ROBERTSON CONTRACTORS, INC. DBE POLICY STATEMENT
It is the Policy of Robertson Contractors, Inc. to ensure that DBE’s are defined in part 26, have an equal opportunity to receive and participate in DOT-assisted contracts. It is also our policy:
To ensure nondiscrimination in the award and administration of DOT – assisted contracts;
To create a level playing field on which DBEs can compete fairly for DOT-assisted contracts;
To ensure that the DBE Program is narrowly tailored in accordance with applicable law;
To ensure that only firms that fully meet 49 CFR Part 26 eligibility standards are permitted to participate as DBEs;
To help remove barriers to the participation of DBEs in DOT assisted contracts;
To assist the development of firms that can compete successfully in the market-place outside the DBE Program.
FOREMAN/SUPERINTENDANT
The specific statement shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to perform the job successfully.
- Supervise assigned crew members to ensure tasks are safely and productively completed in a timely manner with a high quality finished product.
- Prioritize, schedule and communicate plans and tasks to crew members.
- Provide liaison between field engineering and crafts to ensure construction complies with drawings and specifications.
- Assist in planning work schedule, determining manpower levels, material quantities, trucking and equipment requirements, and traffic control needs.
- Monitor work performance and productivity of crew members to ensure project rules, procedures, safety requirements, etc. are maintained.
- Complete employee time cards to accurately reflect hours worked.
- Advise superintendents and/or project management of potential problems, work interferences, schedule difficulties, etc. assist in circumventing/resolving such problems as required.
- Maintain positive relationship with other departments as required, to support construction schedule.
- Promote positive public relations and image.
- Ensure safe working environment.
- Exercise proper care, maintenance and operation of company equipment.
- Frequently work more than 40 hours per week and non-traditional hours including, night shift, Saturdays and occasionally Sundays.
- Perform additional assignments per supervisor’s direction.
- Safety regulations, scheduling, cost control, project plans, specifications, special provisions and phases needed to complete project.
- Equipment and tools needed for the project.
- Materials required for the project.
- Haul time to the job in order to efficiently plan trucking requirements.
- Communication hand signals.
- Learn, follow, and enforce Robertson Contractors, Inc. company policies and procedures.
- Coordinate operations
- Plan ahead.
- Supervise and evaluate performance of crew members. Create construction plans to minimize traffic disruptions and maximize safety.
- Cross train crew members on all aspects of tasks related to particular construction discipline. Work with indirect supervision.
- Valid driver’s license for the state in which you reside with acceptable driving record per company minimum standards for drivers.
- Must have basic math skills.
- Must successfully complete OSHA required Flagger’s Training Course.
- Must be CPR and first aid trained
- Must obtain and maintain all mandatory training.
- Minimum 5 years of construction experience. FOREMAN
- Minimum 10 years of construction experience. SUPERINTENDENT
- Previous construction supervisory experience.
- Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.
- Ability to walk and work on uneven terrain
- Ability to work in adverse weather conditions.
- Ability to work in a field environment with exposure to dust, inclement weather conditions, extreme heat and cold.
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.
CARPENTER/SKILLED LABOR
JOB SUMMARY: Build, install, brace and strip concrete forms constructed of wood or steel to form components of concrete structures. Place and finish surfaces of structure concrete. Perform manual labor as assigned. This hourly, non-exempt position will work direct and indirect supervision.
- Build wooden forms.
- Set, brace and strip wood and steel forms.
- Place and finish concrete.
- Drill holes for and position reinforcing rods.
- Ensure safe working environment.
- Perform manual labor as needed.
- Exercise proper care and maintenance of company equipment.
- Travel and arrive for starting time at various jobsite locations.
- Frequently work more than 40 hours per week and non-traditional hours including night shift, Saturdays and occasionally Sundays.
- Perform additional assignments per supervisor’s direction.
- Blueprint reading for concrete structures.
- Use, maintenance, and safe operation of hand and power tools used to build formwork.
- Materials used to construct forms.
- Assembly and bracing of modular form systems such as EFCO and SYMO
- Building form components on site to construct structure components including footings, columns, pier caps, deck overhang and parapets.
- Setting up and operating mechanized finishing equipment such as GOMACO and BIDWELL.
- All methods of pouring concrete including placement by truck, crane & bucket, conveyor and pump.
- Layout and placement of reinforcing rods.
- Learn and follow RCI Company policies and procedures.
- Work with and without direct supervision.
- Must have own tools.
- Must have basic math skills.
- Prefer valid driver’s license for the state in which you reside with acceptable driving record per company minimum standards for drivers.
- Must successfully complete MoDOT Flagger Training Course.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience as a concrete structure carpenter is preferred.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds consistently.
- Ability to bend, sit, stoop, and stand for long periods of time in the outdoor weather.
- Ability to be exposed to concrete dust, curing compound, and form oil on a daily basis.
- Ability to work in field environments with exposure to dust, inclement weather conditions, extreme heat, cold, noise, vibrations and a variety of petroleum products.
- Ability to work in adverse weather conditions.
- Ability to walk and work on uneven terrain.
- Ability to work comfortably and safely at heights on all types of structures.
- Ability to climb stairs and ladders.
- Ability to wear all required personal protective equipment.
CRANE OPERATOR
Responsible for the safe, efficient, and productive operation of various sized hydraulic and conventional cranes. Safely load and drive boomtruck from job to job. This hourly, non-exempt position will work with direct and indirect supervision.
- Unload and set up of all crane types.
- Perform daily maintenance of cranes and boom.
- Periodically inspect cranes to ensure safe operation.
- Read load charts.
- Safely operate cranes to place components of bridge structures including driving piles, placing rebar, placing concrete, placing and removing form systems, and other associated duties such as loading and unloading of trucks.
- Properly disassemble and load cranes for shipment
- Properly place and secure loads on boom truck bed.
- Safely drive loaded boom truck from job to job.
- Exercise proper care and maintenance of company equipment.
- Frequently work more than 40 hours per week and non-traditional hours including night shift, Saturdays and occasionally Sundays.
- Perform additional assignments per supervisor’s direction.
- Proper set up of crane.
- Site inspection for safe clearances and utility interference.
- Inspection of crane components such as wire rope, sheaves, hydraulics, etc.
- Selection and inspection of rigging.
- Set up of load indicating equipment
- Crane hand signals.
- OSHA crane regulations.
- Reading load charts.
- Valid driver’s license for the state in which you reside with acceptable driving record per company minimum standards for drivers.
- Class B Commercial Driver’s License with Airbrake endorsement for Boom Truck Operation.
- Must meet defined RCI minimum hiring standards for CDL drivers.
- Crane Operator’s Certification or ability and willingness to attend certification classes.
- Must successfully complete MoDOT Flagger Training Course.
- Prefer a minimum of 3 years experience operating hydraulic or conventional cranes or similar experience.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds consistently.
- Ability to bend, sit, stoop, and stand for long periods of time in the outdoor weather.
- Ability to be exposed to concrete dust, curing compound, and form oil on a daily basis.
- Ability to work in field environments with exposure to dust, inclement weather conditions, extreme heat, cold, noise, vibrations and a variety of petroleum products.
- Ability to work in adverse weather conditions.
- Ability to walk and work on uneven terrain.
- Ability to climb stairs and ladders.
- Ability to work comfortably and safely at heights on all types of structures.
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a current Medical Examiner’s Certificate as stated in 49 CFR 391.43(h).
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
JOB SUMMARY: Inspect, diagnose, adjust, repair and maintain heavy equipment and transportation vehicles including light, medium and heavy trucks; paving and earthmoving equipment. This hourly, non-exempt position will function independently with guidance from the Shop Superintendent or Shop Leader. Keep the shop organized and clean.
- Demonstrate initiative in analyzing and solving problems.
- Proficiently troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and rebuild all system failures on mobile and stationary equipment.
- Safely perform all essential functions.
- Generate report of parts necessary and time required to complete project.
- Operate equipment which may or may not require a commercial drivers license for diagnosing and testing purposes.
- Perform cleanup at end of day or when job is completed including cleaning tools and putting tools in proper storage.
- Demonstrate diplomatic proactive communication with Leaders and Equipment Operators concerning equipment and job-related projects.
- Use welding and flame-cutting equipment to perform welding duties.
- Exercise proper care and maintenance of company equipment.
- Frequently work more than 40 hours per week. Occasionally work non-traditional hours including Saturdays.
- Regular travel to regional job sites is required.
- May require periodic travel and overnight stay outside of region.
- Perform additional assignments per supervisor’s direction.
- Methods, materials, tools and equipment used in repairing and maintaining mobile equipment.
- Basic computer skills.
- Construction operations.
- Caterpillar Equipment
- Operate tools and equipment used to repair equipment.
- Take and follow instructions.
- Ability to learn and follow RCI Company policies.
- Ability to function independently with minimal guidance.
Valid driver’s license for state in which you reside with acceptable driving record per company minimum standards for drivers.
Must possess complete set of tools.
Must be proficient in troubleshooting techniques.
Must be proficient in hydraulic principles and systems.
Must be proficient in fundamentals of engines.
Must be proficient in power and drive train principles.
Must be proficient in machine electronics.
Must be proficient in cutting and welding processes.
Must be proficient in fuel systems.
Education:
Prefer completion of Heavy Equipment/Diesel Technology program from an accredited vocational or technical school.
Experience:
Prefer five-ten years of experience as a heavy equipment or truck technician.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to work with fuel and other petroleum products.
Ability to lift and carry up to 75 pounds.
Ability to climb on and off equipment safely.
Ability to bend, kneel, or squat to reach repair areas.
Ability to work in shop or field environments with exposure to dust, welding fumes, exhaust vapors, noise, confined spaces, and inclement weather conditions.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.
- Competitive compensation, based off experience
- Outstanding benefits package, including group health plan
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Company Mechanic’s Truck
The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to perform the job successfully.