Careers At Alpha

Position Overview

SurfaceCycle goes to market through its family of companies: Alpha Milling, Coughlin Company, Delta Contracting, Donegal Construction, Midstate Companies and Performance Equipment Service, and has evolved to become the industry leader in pavement milling, reclamation, recycling and soil stabilization. Through our broad geographic reach, pioneering green-technology, and large fleet of specialized equipment, we have developed a highly diverse long term client base to include highway contractors, DOTs, cities/municipalities, renewable energy and industrial contractors. This opportunity is assigned to our Alpha operation.

There is 1 Estimator/PM job opening, and this opportunity will be posted until June 27th, 2025, unless extended due to not being filled or a change in business needs.

Position is responsible for monitoring and evaluating bid opportunities, reviewing project specifications, preparing quote packages, and coordinating engaged projects from origination to scheduling and through conclusion/invoicing. Responsibilities also include managing and coordinating all activities related to the scheduling of job execution, transporting the Company’s heavy equipment and related dispatching activities, permitting, routing, rate quotations, billing, and driver interaction.

This role is expected to maintain effective working relationships with our internal and external stakeholders, sub-contractors, customers, vendors, and related partners ensuring a strong and consistent pipeline of projects exist (both confirmed and prospective).

Essential Job Duties

Estimating

• Stay abreast of market conditions, competitor pricing, economic conditions (including supply chain), and other macro factors. Attend industry-related events and leverage business development opportunities.
• Actively solicit and respond to bid opportunities across assigned geographic region; frequently monitoring upcoming public and private bid opportunities.
• Maintain customer information and ensure timely opportunity and bid updates in the company’s CRM system.
• Prepare and distribute quote packages to clients and ensure such packages are recorded/retained in an organized manner. Effectively track status of bids and proactively follow up with clients to maintain ongoing communications and updates.
• Prepare and review bids with internal stakeholders during bid reviews, in compliance with the company’s delegation of authority schedule.
• Collaborate with other estimators and members of the commercial team across the portfolio of companies.
• Thoroughly review contracts and sub-contracts and determine necessary action.
• Methodically evaluate and analyze bid specifications, plans, scope of work, related drawings, production rates, profitability margins, and other key factors paramount to an effective bidding process.

Project Management

• Partner with operations team (Operations Manager, Superintendents, Foremen) to coordinate scheduling, preparation, and implementation of numerous construction projects on a daily basis.
• Maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, sub-contractors, customers, vendors, and related partners ensuring a strong and consistent pipeline of projects exist (both confirmed and prospective).
• Monitor job progress, resolve challenges/conflicts, and maintain professional communication between customers, inspecting authorities, employees, and other key stakeholders throughout the entire job process.
• Create invoices with all relevant job details, change orders, etc., and ensure timely entry into ERP. Work with assigned internal resources to manage questions related to customer payment remittances and any related variances.
• Provide recommendations for developing and maintaining electronic filing/records systems and implement such approved recommendations.
• Exhibit an ongoing commitment to quality by evaluating processes, recommending improvements, and implementing changes to continually meet and exceed client expectations.
• Maintain ongoing/current effective communications with customers, employees/managers, and onsite personnel.
• Consistently deliver excellent customer service experience.
• Visit local job sites as needed and effectively interact and communicate with contractors, customers, etc.
• Complete special projects as requested.
• Leverage internal administrative support personnel to supplement scheduling efforts on a proactive basis. Help facilitate the crafting duties to ensure a structured effort.
• Demonstrate a high degree of independence, autonomy, and remain self-motivated to ensure operations run smoothly.
• Remain calm during stressful situations and demonstrate superior multi-tasking skills.

Scheduling

• Partner closely with Operations Manager and Estimator/PM teams to coordinate job scheduling and execution activities.
• Monitor and communicate short and long-term scheduling requirements.
• Coordinate schedules in the most effective manner.
• Effectively communicate details to field personnel and continually update schedules accordingly (including informing field units about orders and traffic).

Dispatching

• Coordinate all mobilization efforts of the Company’s equipment.
• Receive and dispatch orders, assess situations, prioritize calls, and oversee the routes of field units. Track delivery status of products accordingly.
• Ensure routes properly accommodate oversized and/or overweight equipment.
• Maintain Local Customer Call lists and accurate/current Reference Charts (e.g., empty truck, lowboy weights, overall dimensions, axle spacings, tire sizes; reclamation machine dimensions/weights).
• Track and update call logs and data in software programs; maintain and track Driver Hours (daily – and compare to HOS Rules).
• Field questions and efficiently manage change requests/conditions.
• Locate backhauls or other related equipment as needed.
• Process all related customer invoicing and follow up on past-due invoices; partner with Corporate Staff Accountant to ensure proper processing of any third-party invoices/payments.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or comparable field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of combined experience in estimating, scheduling, and/or dispatching within asphalt, concrete, or a similar field. Candidates are not expected to be experts in all areas; compensation will reflect overall experience across these categories. Training will be provided to support development in any areas where direct experience is limited.
• Salesforce experience preferred.
• Proven effective project management experience; direct operational experience managing construction crews preferred.
• Highly organized with extensive detail orientation.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a high-pressure environment with competing priorities.
• Strong technical skills including Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), with the ability to communicate with a wide variety of people and backgrounds.
• Demonstrated proficiency with analyzing data and providing numeric-driven reports, quotes, and packages.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to identify differentiating competitor/market factors.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

• Works in an indoor office relatively free from environmental conditions or hazards.
• Use of office equipment and computers.
• Occasional lifting of supplies and materials from time to time.
• Positions in this class typically include extended sedentary periods, talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, movement, and repetitive motions.

Disclaimer

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job responsibility satisfactorily. This job description is not to be construed as all-inclusive. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related task as requested. Reasonable accommodations may be considered and implemented to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Alpha Milling Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Position Overview

The Equipment Operator – Skid Steer plays a key role in field operations, working closely with crew members, contractors, and customers. This position is responsible for safely operating skid steer equipment and related machinery to support project completion.

Essential Job Duties

• Operates a skid steer safely and efficiently on job sites (e.g., parking lots, highways, streets).
• Provides job site cleanup using various skid steer attachments (e.g., milling head, sweeper, bucket).
• Uses a finishing/detail attachment on the skid steer to smooth and level milled or prepared surfaces as needed.
• Clears loose particles left by milling or broom equipment; keeps work surfaces clean.
• Mills around manholes and valves that larger machines can’t reach; marks these locations as needed.
• Assists with milling machine operations by communicating with operators, removing debris, changing carbide teeth, and greasing machinery.
• Supports cleanup crews using shovels, brooms, or other tools to clear milled surfaces.
• May assist with traffic control setup, flagging, equipment loading/unloading, and manual labor tasks.
• Operates and maintains additional heavy equipment (e.g., broom tractor, backhoe, water truck) as trained.
• Performs routine maintenance on skid steers and other equipment (e.g., greasing, oil changes, filter replacements).
• Reports maintenance or repair needs to Foreman, Shop Manager, or Mechanics.
• Ensures all tools, vehicles, and equipment are cleaned and stored properly.
• Adheres to OSHA and company safety standards and reports any safety concerns.
• Maintains the ability to travel 100% to various job sites, including extended overnight stays.
• Maintains reliable, regular attendance and completes assigned projects.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Familiarity with DOT and OSHA regulations.
• Physically capable of sustained manual labor in all weather conditions.
• Strong communication, mechanical aptitude, and job planning skills.
• Willingness to work long hours, weekends, holidays, and travel as required.
• Skilled with hand and power tools (e.g., hammers, drills, grease guns).
• Reliable, punctual, and professional in varied work environments.
• Ability to work respectfully with diverse individuals across all levels.
• Maintains confidentiality in all job-related matters.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

• Regular operation of machinery and tools, often in outdoor environments.
• Exposure to extreme weather, moving vehicles/equipment, noise, dust, and fumes.
• Requires lifting/pushing/pulling up to 50 lbs overhead.
• Frequent standing, walking, kneeling, bending, and body movement.
• Use of both hands with good hand-eye coordination.
• Potential exposure to bright/dim light, whole-body vibration, and confined spaces.
• Routine use of required PPE (hard hats, goggles, vests, ear protection).

Disclaimer

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job responsibility satisfactorily. This job description is not to be construed as all inclusive. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related task as requested. Reasonable accommodations may be considered and implemented to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SurfaceCycle and its partner entities are Equal Opportunity Employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply for our open positions.

Position Overview

The Laborer/Ground position will be assigned to a variety of projects on various job sites. The position will assist the Foreman on monitoring the ground functions of the equipment as well as operating heavy equipment, smaller equipment, and/or completing physical labor related duties. The Foreman will also direct the daily work activities of the Laborer/Ground.

Essential Job Duties

• May operate equipment that requires technical expertise and/or specialized training. Heavy mechanical equipment to include but not limited to front-end loaders, track and/or rubber tire loaders, dump trucks, backhoes, motor graders, water trucks, milling machines, reclaimers, and forklifts in a safe and efficient manner.
• Inspects equipment, and/or components daily to identify hazards, defects, necessary adjustments and repairs. Performs minor maintenance activities and reports exceptional problems to Foreman and/or supervisor.
• Ensures equipment is clean, maintained, and securely stored.
• Maintains ability to use sensors for level and grade control.
• Occasionally confers with customers or the general public and is expected to do so in a professional manner. Communicates any concerns to Foreman and/or supervisor.
• Maintains good working relations with co-workers and other employees.
• Maintain ability to work overtime, nights and weekends particularly during the high season.
• Maintains ability to travel up to 100% of time to various job sites.
• Maintains regular and punctual attendance.
• Complete special projects as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with rotomilling and/or related equipment highly preferred.
• Acceptable motor vehicle record.
• Valid CDL preferred; Company may support acquiring of CDL.
• Knowledge of organizational and safety operations and procedures, safety methods and practices preferred.
• Knowledge and understanding of Department of Transportation (DOT) and current OSHA rules and regulations and ensuring compliance with these guidelines preferred.
• Ability to engage in heavy manual labor for extended periods, in all types of weather and under various working conditions.
• Ability to work Monday through Sunday and overtime as required (including irregular hours, out of town work, overnight stays, weekends and holidays).
• Demonstrated skills in the care and use of hand and power tools employed in all phases of heavy equipment mechanical maintenance and repair work.
• Reliable work ethic; regular attendance is required.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

• Must tolerate working environment with outside temperatures that include excessive heat, cold, wind, and precipitation.
• Must be able to work outside, around moving objects, vehicles, and machinery with moving parts.
• Must be able to push, pull and lift up to 50 pounds to an overhead position.
• Must be able to stand, walk, kneel, bend, and twist body.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to use both hands and demonstrate good hand-eye coordination.
• Tolerance to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable.
• Occasionally work in very bright or very dim lighting conditions.
• Are sometimes exposed to hazardous situations that produce cuts or minor burns.
• Occasionally are exposed to whole body vibration, such as when using a jackhammer.
• May need to work in tight/confined spaces or work areas.
• Must be able to regularly wear personal protective equipment, including hard hats, safety goggles, safety vests and/or ear plugs.

Disclaimer

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job responsibility satisfactorily. This job description is not to be construed as all inclusive. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related task as requested. Reasonable accommodations may be considered and implemented to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SurfaceCycle and its partner entities are Equal Opportunity Employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply for our open positions.

Position Overview

The Broom Tractor Operator position serves as a key participant in the interaction between the Company (and other crew members), other contractors and our customers. The position is responsible for operating a variety of equipment in a safe and efficient manner, including broom tractor equipment and other related machinery.

Essential Job Duties

• Controls and actively participates in labor related activities on job sites during various stages of the project to ensure the accurate completion of the project.
• Operates a broom tractor in a safe manner.
• Communicates with crew while on the job site, including the use of radios, hand signals, or other necessary forms of communication.
• Provides clean-up behind a milling machine through the use of equipment with sweeper attachments.
• Manipulates hand or foot levers to control movements of broom tractor on roadways and related surfaces such as parking lots, streets, highways, etc.
• Safety operators equipment within and out of work zones to sweep millings into a pile and away from adjacent roads if still useable by public travel for the bobcat operator to sweep up.
• Provides clean-up behind a milling machine through the use of a skid steer with various attachments connect, such attachments include roto milling head, sweeper attachment and bucket attachment.
• Manipulates hand or foot levers to control movements of skid steer on roadways and related surfaces such as parking lots, streets, highways, etc.
• Cleans up any loose particles left behind by other equipment.
• Keeps milled surface and roadway clean of any loose particles.
• While on a job site, may be responsible for appropriately marking manholes and water valves with spray paint to be avoided by the milling machine.
• May be responsible for a variety of additional duties, such as working with a milling machine on job sites, and is responsible for:
  • actively communicating with the employee operating the machine;
  • ensuring the milling machine is clear of any debris or objects it could potentially hit, including remove millings that could hinder the operation of the machine;
  • assisting with changing carbide teeth in milling machine drum;
  • greasing the machine; and
  • maintaining the correct cutting depth.
• May also be responsible for working with a clean-up crew on job sites, responsible for assisting equipment operators to ensure loose particles are removed from the milled and roadway surfaces using shovels, brooms or other methods to achieve a cleaned surface.
• Other duties may include helping with traffic control set-up and taking down and tending a slow/stop sign to maintain safe public and worker travel through the work zone, loading and unloading equipment (including equipment from trucks), shovels dirt, gravel, and other materials.
• May performs work with all hand tools including but not limited to pneumatic or traditional hammers, drills, impact guns and grease guns.
• May operate a variety of heavy mechanical equipment that requires technical expertise or specialized training.  Heavy mechanical equipment in addition to a water truck include but not limited to water trucks, milling machines, reclaimers, backhoes, skid steers, broom tractors and forklifts in a safe and efficient manner.
• Performs routine maintenance on broom tractors and other equipment, including Changing broom cores, oil changes, greasing the machine, changing cutting edges, carbide teeth, changing oil, air filter replacements, etc.). The operator is responsible for the efficient working condition of the equipment and is expected to perform minor servicing and maintenance.
• Advises the Foreman, Shop Manager and/or Mechanics of any requirements for maintenance or repairs.
• Ensure Company machines, equipment, vehicles, and tools and washed, cleaned and securely stored.
• Responsible for informing management of any safety concerns; adheres to safety and work performance standards to comply with OSHA, company and other agency regulations.
• Maintains ability to travel up to 100% of time to various job sites, possibly including extended overnight stays.
• Maintains regular and punctual attendance.
• Complete special projects as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Working knowledge of heavy equipment, processes, and safety protocols.
• Valid CDL (Class A, B or C) preferred, acceptable motor vehicle record.
• Knowledge and understanding of Department of Transportation (DOT) and current OSHA rules and regulations and ensuring compliance with these guidelines.
• Ability to engage in heavy manual labor for extended periods, in all types of weather and under various working conditions.
• Proven effective oral and written communication skills, job planning skills and mechanical aptitude are a must.
• Ability to work long hours outdoors and will be on their feet all day while either walking or standing.
• Ability to work Monday through Sunday and overtime as required (including irregular hours, out of town work, overnight stays, weekends and holidays).
• Demonstrated skills in the care and use of hand and power tools employed in all phases of heavy equipment mechanical maintenance and repair work.
• Reliable work ethic: regular attendance is required.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds with co-workers, vendors, and subcontractors at all levels.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding all departmental matters.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

• Must be able to operate varying types of machinery.
• Must tolerate working environment with outside temperatures that include excessive heat, cold, wind, and precipitation.
• Must be able to work outside, around moving objects, vehicles, and machinery with moving parts.
• Must be able to push, pull and lift up to 50 pounds to an overhead position.
• Must be able to stand, walk, kneel, bend, and twist body.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to use both hands and demonstrate good hand-eye coordination.
• Tolerance to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable.
• Potentially exposed to contaminants, such as dust or fumes from exhaust; frequent exposure to hazardous equipment.
• Occasionally work in very bright or very dim lighting conditions.
• Are sometimes exposed to hazardous situations that produce cuts or minor burns.
• Occasionally are exposed to whole body vibration, such as when using a jackhammer.
• May need to work in tight/confined spaces or work areas.
• Must be able to regularly wear personal protective equipment, including hard hats, safety goggles, safety vests and/or ear plugs.

Disclaimer

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job responsibility satisfactorily. This job description is not to be construed as all inclusive. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related task as requested. Reasonable accommodations may be considered and implemented to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SurfaceCycle and its related operating companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers.