Grading Foreman

Benefits: Comprehensive Health Benefits Program (Including Health, Dental, Vision), Pension Program with Company Matching Contributions, Company Vehicle and Mobile Phone, Professional Development

Contract Type: Hourly, Full-Time (55 hr/week), Seasonal, Days, Early Mornings

Anticipated Start Date: Spring 2020 (actual start date is weather-dependent)

Vacancies: 2

Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent

Experience: 3 Years of Relevant Experience

Own Tools/Equipment: Steel-Toed Safety Boots

Work Environment/Conditions: Field Work (in all weather conditions), Work Environment Exposes the Employee to High Levels of Noise, Grease, and Dust that is Typically Associated with a Construction Site

Physical Capabilities: Physically Demanding; Lifting, Bending, Crouching, Kneeling

Job Description:

The ideal candidate will have substantial grading experience and poses strong communication skills, a high level of enthusiasm, the ability to learn quickly, take lead and lead a small team of laborers.

As a Foreman, you will play a critical role in supporting and assisting the operations team with achieving their business objectives with the following responsibilities:

• Work cooperatively with grading team and assist in site design interpretation and efficiency execution
• Maintain clear communication with Construction and Project Managers
• Use own initiative and apply a deductive approach when maintaining productivity and effectiveness
• Operate skid-steer for fine grading
• Perform catch basin work
• Operate common construction machines used in parking lot repair work
• Follow all company health and safety requirements; including health and safety paperwork (i.e. JHA’s, Safety Talks etc.)
• Work independently and maintain a schedule of work
• Ability to work as a team member and communicate with coworkers
• Ensure all personnel onsite (e.i. coworkers, subcontractors) are following all protocols

Area of Specialization: Fine Grading

Requirements:

• Valid G driver’s license must be willing to travel within the GTA and its immediate surrounding areas
• Experienced skid-steer operator for fine grading
• Experienced in general operation of common machines used in parking lot
• Experienced with catch basin work
• Sound planning and organization skills
• Strong people/supervision skills
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to communicate effectively with others at all levels
• Physically able to lift up to 50-80 lbs
• Willingness to work overtime