YOU CAN BUILD A CAREER HERE
When you join our team, you’re not just starting a job, you’re jumpstarting a career. Most of our Upper Management, Supervisors, and Lead Operators began their careers as Laborers, Field Engineers, Foremen, or Operators and developed their talents and skills to move into leadership positions.
We provide a safe work environment and structure employee development through mentoring by company leaders and within our teams. The point: no matter where you start, you have the opportunity to learn and grow.
OUR EMPLOYEES EMBRACE CHALLENGES
Our projects are complex, technical, and challenging. Throughout the project lifecycle employees experience fulfillment as a crew, as an individual, and as a company. We encourage our employees to be critical thinkers, to find answers, and develop plans to overcome any obstacles that arise—without compromising quality and safety.
WE’RE A TEAM OF LEADERS—NOT EMPLOYEES AND BOSSES
We work together as a team. Our skilled and experienced leaders aim to bring out the best in each and every team member. We train and teach people who want to learn and grow. Everyone is treated equally—with respect. We encourage a steady flow of communication and aim to develop crews that fit well and work well together.
WE HAVE BUILT A REPUTATION FOR EMPLOYING THE BEST PEOPLE
We have spent the past 60+ years hiring and developing the best-of-the-best in the heavy civil and underground utility construction industry. When you join the Oftedal team, you will have the opportunity to learn from your experienced coworkers and grow with the company in a safe working environment. You’ll become part of a team with a reputation for excellence.
GET PAID WELL
We offer above industry standard wages and per-diem.
ADVANCE YOUR CAREER
If you’re willing to work hard to increase your skills and knowledge and take on increased responsibility, we’ll provide the training and mentoring you need to advance in your career. We have an experienced leadership team with an average tenure of 15 years.
LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION!
Whether you’re native to our region or looking for a great place to live, play, and/or raise a family, you won’t find a better area in the country! Our region features wide open spaces, limited population, and lots of opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors. You’ll find plenty of places to fish, hunt, camp, hike, snowmobile, and off-road—if you ask us, there’s no better place to be!
REAP THE BENEFITS
All-inclusive Health Insurance Plan (Medical, Dental & RX Coverage) Employee and Family Coverage – Oftedal pays Premium
Supplemental Insurance Options (Aflac, Washington National -Employee paid)
401K, IRA (Standard and/or Roth)
Vision
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Long Term Disability (Salary Employees)
Life Insurance (Employee, Spouse and children)
Holiday Pay (Salary)
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Referral Program – Earn up to $1000 for a qualified referral!
Health Reimbursement Account (Salary Employees)
Daily Per diem
Best in industry wages
Personal and Professional Growth
Career Advancement Opportunities – Employees who increase their skills and knowledge by seeking increased responsibility rise in the company quickly
Ongoing/Continued Training & Education for committed employees
Professional and Personal Growth
Safe Work Environment
Work Life Balance
A GOOD FIT MAKES FOR A GREAT EXPERIENCE
Build a career with us! Below are a few tips to see if you’ll fit in well at Oftedal
Be true to your word
Represent your skills and experience honestly
Be open-minded and trainable
Be willing to accept direction and constructive criticism to hone your craft
Embrace a mobile lifestyle
Be willing to travel to multiple job sites throughout the construction season
TESTIMONIAL
“I am grateful and humble towards Oftedal. They’ve taken care of my family, my friends, my relatives and kept us working throughout the seasons. I would encourage anyone to try Oftedal and tell me if there is a better company to work for.”
Kelly Fontenon, Foreman
