Deficiencies Foreman/Woman for Road Construction

From project management and construction services to ready-mix concrete, precast concrete, and aggregates, we’re here to meet the changing needs of the people and businesses in communities across Western Canada.

Who We Are Looking For, and What We Have to Offer Our team is looking for a Deficiencies Foreman (Road Construction) for our Grande Prairie location.

This is a full-time seasonal position. Here’s what you can expect when working with us :

• Opportunity for career advancement.
• Competitive wages and overtime opportunities. (12-hour days / weather permitting)
• LOA, and travel bonus for eligible candidates. (Hotel rooms are single occupancy when working on the road.)
• Eligible for Seasonal Benefits after probationary period is complete.
• Our hands-on approach ensures all our employees receive the proper training and guidance needed to safely complete the job they’re hired to do.

Specific Location and Start Times :

• Based out of Grande Prairie, Alberta but will travel according to the jobs.
• Anticipated start date : as soon as possible.

Responsibilities :

• Provide training and mentorship to junior workers.
• Hold safety / tailgate meetings on site.
• Resolve work problems and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality.
• Have an understanding and the ability to operate all equipment on a standard base crew.
• Administrative duties : Employee timesheets, safety reports, ordering materials, scheduling trucks.

Qualifications :

• Must have a minimum of 2 years’ experience supervising a crew.
• Extensive road construction experience.
• 2 years’ experience in municipal infrastructure (manholes, water valve, curb & gutter, Asphalt, GPC, etc.)
• 2 years’ experience with concrete & asphalt repairs.
• 2 years’ experience operating skid steer & excavator.
• Be an exceptional leader with outstanding people management skills.
• Have a valid driver's license and driver’s abstract according to company policy.
• Willing to work flexible hours, overtime, and travel, with crews, as projects and locations may vary throughout the summer.
• As this is a safety sensitive position, pre-employment drug screening is in effect.
• Have excellent organizational capabilities and able to communicate effectively.
• Possess strong problem solving and time management capabilities.
• Meet all Safety requirements and policies by leading by example in maintaining a safe work site, during the operation of company vehicles and while running equipment.

At Knelsen Sand & Gravel Ltd. we build opportunity! Our team made up of remarkable individuals with unique talents and perspectives work together to deliver successful projects and provide exceptional experiences for our clients and employees throughout Western and Northern Canada.

Although we sincerely thank all applicants only those selected for an initial interview will be contacted.