Foreperson

Foreperson

Location: Lower Mainland, BC

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Wage Range: $40.00 - $50.00 per hour plus OT

Overview

Complete Utility Contractors (CUC) is searching for a permanent, full-time, career-minded Foreperson to join our team and help lead and supervise our crews. Our business relies on individuals who are quality and safety minded, effective and respectful communicators, and teamwork driven. To support our people in whatever life throws at them, we provide a competitive compensation package, 100% employer paid benefits plan, and even childcare subsidization, among other perks and benefits listed below.

CUC is a lower mainland based and highly experienced civil/utility company, we do underground utility construction for municipalities, districts, developers, and private utility owners. We are passionate about the service we provide to our customers. Our greatest asset is the value our cooperative and responsive team brings to every project. The growth and success of CUC is directly attributed to the performance of our people and the meaningful and lasting partnerships we build with our clients. As we continue to grow, we are able to offer a vast variety of specialized in-house services that bring even more value to our customers. Please check out our website for more information on how we deliver quality and value and contribute to the growth of our communities and a greener future.

What you will be doing

• Leading the installation of new underground utility infrastructure such as water, sewer, hydro and telecom.
• Supervising, leading, and providing clear direction to crews on site for daily execution on work tasks and overall project targets and goals – safety, quality, and production.
• Taking accountability and responsibility for site safety, such as through participating in daily toolbox talks, preparing work plans and hazard analyses, and reviewing the same with the Superintendent and crew prior to the start of work being performed.
• Ensuring strong job pre-planning/planning, site organization and cleanliness, equipment/tools and materials management and driving productivity and efficiency.
• Maintaining good employee morale, communication, and teamwork.
• Providing leadership and aids in training and mentoring of junior employees.
• Providing feedback to supervisors and management on delays, equipment damage or failures and process improvements.
• Identifying problems or issues early and providing adequate and independent solutions and input.

What we are looking for

• 5+ years experience is required in civil utility construction; experience working with deep sewers is a must.
• Strong safety record with thorough understanding of occupational hazards and safe working procedures with live utilities and sloped terrain.
• Live utility locating experience.
• Expertise with trenching, shoring, trench box assembly and safe excavation procedures.
• Excellent communications skills, both written and oral and strong experience completing field/site paperwork and timesheets.
• Understanding of pipe gradients, pipe materials and specifications, fitting and assembly, proper bedding, protection of other services and methods of backfill and compaction.
• Ability to work collaboratively with everyone including customers, operation and project managers, internal crews, and subcontractors.
• Have proficient knowledge of MMCD and OH&S regulations and knowledge of construction disciplines (knowledge of materials and methods required)
• Attention to safety, quality, and production.
• Strong job planning/organizational (site and documentation), time management skills and stewardship of all equipment and tools.

Why work for Complete Utility

• Competitive compensation and vacation package
• Comprehensive Extended Health, Dental and Vision plan
• RRSP matching program
• Company subsidized childcare
• Exceptional employee inclusion, recognition, and career progression
• Equal Opportunity Employer