Earthworks Foreman

Overview

Earthworks Foreman - Grand Prairie

Sureway Construction is one of Alberta’s largest heavy construction contractors, with over 50 years’ experience, involved in; civil earthworks and grading, utilities and offsite, mine operation and aggregate extraction.

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Job Type: Full Time, Seasonal

Schedule: 11+ Hours/day, Saturdays and Sundays as required, Schedule as per Operational Requirements, OT after 8hr/day or 44hr/week

Perks: Benefits, RRSP/TFSA Matching

Location: Grand Prairie Surrounding Area’s 

Essential: Hard-working, reliable, flexible with schedule, ability to work in physically demanding conditions

Requirements:    

• Minimum five (5) years Civil /Earthworks experience.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License
• Clean Driving Record
• CSA approved steel toed boots with 6” ankle support

Pre-employment:

• Drug and alcohol testing which may be swab or urine depending on site requirements
• Successful completion of Company Orientation and site-specific orientation

Earthworks Foreman Responsibilities:

• Allocate general and daily responsibilities.
• Ensure manpower and resources are adequate.
• Supervise the use of machinery and equipment.
• Drive quality, efficiency and productivity of work crews and ensure the crew has all required tools for their work, including PPE and emergency response measures.
• Assess and confirm, through documentation, crew competency.
• Identify equipment and labor resource requirements for task and their utilization.
• Adhere to project and company environmental considerations.
• Complete daily activity reports/daily logs.
• Work with project management to schedule and coordinate work tasks.
• Coordinate with other Foremen of subcontractors as required on the jobsite.
• Coordinate with shallow utility locaters when on the jobsite and ensure the crew clearly understands where all buried utilities are.
• Submit progress reports to ensure that the project is on track with deadlines that have been set out in the contract. Must ensure a solid understanding of, and comply with the principles of the company’s Code of Ethics. Must examine situations in light of the principles of the Code of Ethics.
• Participate as a vital team member, and contribute towards the success of the organization, which may involve the provision of other technical and administrative support, as required.
• Promote a team approach and maintain dialogue with all employees to exchange information and gather ideas.
• Promote safety in all activities and engage in safe work plan development, hazard assessments and mentorship with crew. 
• Conduct daily and weekly safety meetings and inspections.
• Take corrective action to mitigate immediate hazards.
• Conduct incident investigations and prepare associated support documentation immediately.
• Promote, execute and adhere to the company’s safety program, and encourage all employees, subcontractors and consultants to adopt safety as a culture.
• This is a general responsibilities list and does not include all responsibilities required of the position.

Earthworks Foreman Qualifications:

• Minimum five (5) years of Supervisory experience.
• Scraper Experience is a requirement. 
• In depth knowledge of construction procedures, equipment and OHS guidelines.
• Ability to read drawings, plans and blueprints.
• Excellent organizational and leadership with the ability to communicate and report effectively.
• Must have extensive knowledge of "Urban" Subdivision grading or Industrial.
• Recognizes and understands the safe operation of heavy equipment and material handling.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Must be a team player.
• Committed to working in a safe and efficient manner.
• Civil Engineering Technology or Construction Engineering Technology degree/diploma considered an asset.
• Residential Subdivision experience is considered as asset.
• Road Building experience would be considered an asset.
• An ideal candidate would be willing to work out of town.
• Must live in Edmonton area
• The following training courses would be considered an asset: Leadership for Safety Excellence, Prime Contractor, CSTS-09, Ground Disturbance Level 2, H2S Awareness and WHMIS.

Sureway Construction Group adheres to employment equity and equal opportunity programs. We would like to thank all applicants for submitting their resume; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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