Superintendent- Wichita

• employee type ft exempt
• travel 75%
• manage others yes

we are pavement preservation group (ppg), a dynamic and growing pavement preservation company. Our brand,
vance brothers
, has been a trusted name in the industry for over 100 years, providing high-quality asphalt products and expert construction services to customers across the midwest. As a leading division of ppg, we specialize in manufacturing, testing, and applying asphalt emulsions, sealers, joint/crack seals, fog seals, micro/slurry seals, chip seals, and more. Join vance brothers (ppg) and help us pave the way for another 100 years of success and innovation.

vance brothers is looking for a superintendent to oversee and lead an established chip seal team. This full-time, year-round position offers the opportunity to work with an experienced crew and play a key role in delivering high-quality pavement maintenance projects. The superintendent will ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, on time, and in accordance with company and customer specifications.

requirements

duties and responsibilities include:

• manage road construction crew including hiring, performance management and training.
• assure customer satisfaction through delivery of quality work completed on time with minimal disruption.
• represent vance brothers with integrity and professionalism.
• travel to jobsites to evaluate product quality and application including jobs out of town.
• troubleshoot product quality and abide by specifications.
• order needed materials.
• enforce the company safety program by correcting daily offense of policy, conducting weekly toolboxes, attending monthly safety meetings and complete accident reports if needed.
• report all equipment issues to the shop and take measures to minimize damage if repair is needed.
• conduct pre-job meetings before starting each project.
• ensure company vehicles are clean, inside and outside to represent vance brothers.
• manage a variety of tasks involving strenuous manual labor in residential/highway road construction projects; manage manual work in preparing surfaces for paving.
• manage basic road repair and maintenance tasks; reports safety hazards and traffic problems.
• ability to work extended hours & irregular days with irregular breaks.
• maintain a clean staging area: pick up all tools and equipment, lock all tanks and secure job site each day in order to eliminate potential hazards.
• manage traffic control, signage and flagging.
• ensure time sheets are completed correctly, checked for accuracy and submitted.
• complete all other assigned duties.

• previous experience in chip seal, asphalt, roadway construction, pavement maintenance, or related construction operations required.
• prior supervisory or crew leadership experience required.
• strong understanding of roadway construction practices, equipment, and safety procedures.
• ability to read and understand project specifications, schedules, and work orders.
• strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• ability to troubleshoot operational and field issues in a fast‑paced environment.
• experience with traffic control and work zone safety standards preferred.
• proficiency with email communication and daily reporting.
• valid driver’s license required; cdl preferred.
• willingness and ability to travel for out‑of‑town projects as needed.

• ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, and work outdoors for extended periods of time.
• ability to frequently lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds; heavier lifting with assistance as needed.
• ability to work in varying weather conditions including heat, cold, rain, humidity, and wind.
• ability to safely navigate uneven terrain, active highway projects, and construction zones.
• ability to climb in and out of trucks and construction equipment repeatedly throughout the workday.
• ability to wear required personal protective equipment (ppe) including hard hats, reflective vests, gloves, hearing protection, and eye protection.
• ability to work extended hours, weekends, nights, and irregular schedules during peak construction seasons.
• ability to maintain awareness and focus in high‑traffic and safety-sensitive…