Mainland Construction Materials ULC is Looking for Grading Foreman/woman Full Time

We are currently looking an experienced Grading Foreman to join our Grading Crew! Please note that due to travel between worksites, this position requires a driver’s license and access to a vehicle.

Why work for Winvan Paving?

• Company longevity
• Commitment to health and safety
• Hands-on technical experience,
• Sponsorship for union training up to a red-seal level
• Apprenticeship Top-up and retention bonus
• Referral bonus
• Weekly pay
• In-house training and development opportunities into supervisory, management and estimating roles.

Our Foremen work as part of a team and perform various duties on different projects in the community.

Responsibilities:

• Promote, lead and execute a Safety-First culture for all employees, sub-contractors and consultants in compliance with Winvan’s Environmental Health and Safety Program and provincial occupational health and safety legislation
• Coach, mentor and monitor performance of all site hourly employees
• Supervising and coordinating crew activities, studying production schedules, and estimating work requirements for completion of job assignment
• Address unacceptable behaviors directly, professionally and immediately to protect worker safety. Report unacceptable behaviour to the Superintendent/HS&E Coordinator without delay
• Promote crew morale, a team environment, quality and productivity of crew operations.
• Maintaining time and materials records necessary to complete daily job costing
• Recommending measures to improve productions methods, equipment performance, product quality, and crew performance
• Ensure a safe work environment in compliance with all safety policies and procedures using the appropriate tools and equipment for the task
• Wears appropriate personnel protective equipment and uses necessary safety devises. Have at job sites required personal tools and/or personnel protective equipment in good order
• Maintains job sites, vehicles and equipment in a neat and orderly manner
• Manage and schedule hired disposal trucks
• Perform a variety of tasks involving strenuous manual labor
• Perform a variety of tasks involving dexterous use of hands and tools
• Maintain a clean job site; pick up tools and equipment in order to eliminate potential hazards
• Perform daily pre–and–post inspections with appropriate documentation in compliance with company policies
• Responsible for daily maintenance of equipment to remain in proper and safe working order
• Responsible for notifying supervisor if equipment needs to be repaired
• Perform any other general duties as specified
• Ability to communicate effectively

Requirements:

• 5 years road building experience, preferably grading
• Thorough understanding of the construction industry including the knowledge to read and understand construction drawings.
• Have proficient knowledge of road and underground utility construction techniques
• Have the ability to think the project from start to finish
• Have a proficient knowledge of construction materials and supplies
• Have proficient knowledge of engineering standards and specifications
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required;
• Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors and the general public at all times;
• Excellent interpersonal and supervisory skills and attributes.
• Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required.
• Be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary;
• Be able to work overtime when required;
• Maintain current driver’s license that meets requirements;
• Have a Motor Vehicle Record that meets company standards;
• Have the willingness to work in a team environment and assist co–workers or supervisors with other duties as required;
• Ability to operate equipment safely and efficiently.
• Ability to keep time and material records.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instruction.
• Ability to communicate effectively

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: From $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Overtime pay

Experience:

• Construction / Grading: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driver’s licence and access to a vehicle (required)

Work Location: One location