Base/Grading Foreman

Base/Grading Foreman

At EllisDon, we're constantly pushing the limits of what we've done in the past - propelling ourselves toward bigger and better opportunities, while exploring new market sectors and services. So, it only seems natural that we'd hire people who have their own voice and aren't afraid to use it. These are people who are simultaneously critical, creative and captivated by construction. They make our business their business and follow a path that with continuous learning and an innovative spirit leads them to be recognized as leaders in the industry. We hire these types of people knowing they are as diverse as we are, and they come on board because they share our core values. Then we simply give them the freedom to take their career further.

Key Information:

• Hours: Project dependent. Overtime is required during the busy season.
• Must be willing to working evenings and weekends when needed.
• Hourly rate is dependent on experience.
• Health benefits, pension plan, RRSP matching, vacation pay offered.

Job Description:

• The Base Foreman/woman directs and manages all on-site construction workers, subcontractors and equipment, enforcing the company's direction, policies, procedures and safety standards, while meeting construction deadlines.
• Operating variety of base equipment (such as grader, roller & skid steer) and performing labour duties
• The construction work is varied including all facets of small civil jobs to large municipal and highway projects.
• Work with Superintendents, Project Managers, and sub-contractors to increase safety awareness and improve safety practices.
• Organize and coordinate the daily activities of all crew members, subcontractors, and equipment.
• Represent the company professionally in the community and maintain ongoing good business relationship with customer base and suppliers.
• Read and interpret project plans and specifications.
• Review and adhere to construction schedules, ensuring milestones and completion dates are met.
• Promote, execute, and adhere to the company's safety program, and encourage all employees, sub-contractors and consultants to adopt safety as a culture, and an integral component of regular duties.
• Administer and submit daily reporting.
• Train and promote the development of crew members.
• Work with the Human Resources Department on matters of employee performance and discipline, when required.
• Must ensure a solid understanding of, and comply with, the principles of the company's Code of Ethics.
• Work is performed in an outdoor setting, which could include inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to dust, grease, fumes, odors, oil, asphalt, and toxic and flammable substances.
• Required to perform tasks that involve standing, heavy lifting, bending, crouching, and kneeling for an extended period of time.
• Use of personal protection equipment is required.
• Use of sunscreen, long sleeves, and appropriate headgear required when working outdoors.
• Must be able to work outdoors in areas that are dusty and/or dirty.
• Must comply with the company's drug and alcohol policy, including testing requirements.
• Maintain positive company image.
• Other duties as required.

Experience and Certification Requirements:

• Minimum 10 years' related paving experience.
• A heavy equipment operator certificate required.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in a supervisory role or equivalent is required.
• Proficient in use of all equipment and tools related to asphalt paving.
• Experience using grade control on paving equipment.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• A driver's abstract is required and must be obtained no more than 30 days prior to employment start date.
• A CSTS 2020) or SCOT required.
• You have the ability to quickly identify problem situations, evaluate alternative causes and produce workable solutions and work positively within a team to achieve a common goal.
• You have experience in road construction, civil, earthworks and/or water and sewer.
• Support the "As-Built" function.
• Leadership for Safety Excellence. (LSE Proficiency level certified)
• Proficient English language skills required.
• Reliable means of transportation required.
• Time management skills.
• Accuracy.
• Confidentiality.
• Customer service.
• Multitasking and prioritizing.
• Analytical skills.
• Organization.
• Ethics and integrity.

Education: Completion of high school or equivalent is required.

Go ahead and be yourself. We'll pay you for it!

We are an equal opportunity employer. While only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview, be sure to continually check our website for other related positions as they are posted.

• A successful pre-access drug and Alcohol test may be required depending on the project.