Water and Sewer Foreman

2 weeks ago


Steinbach, Canada Swift Underground Full time

**Company Description**:
Swift Underground is an installation company located in Steinbach, MB. We use industry leading equipment and technologies to install, test, and deliver underground utilities in Manitoba. We are currently seeking a qualified individual to fill our underground water and sewer utilities roles.

**Position Summary**:
**Essential Job Functions**:

- Oversee the installation of water and sewer materials to meet or exceed Engineer and Owner requirements
- Lead multiple crews through a project, instructing each crew lead in the process
- Ensure crews daily hours and productions are properly submitted on time
- Conduct daily toolbox meetings outlining daily scope of work and associated hazards
- Work with the project Engineer or Owners representative through a project, understanding their concerns and ensuring communication is strong
- Assist the Estimator and Project Management teams site visits, bidding, and pre-installation testing
- Work out of town is mandatory, likely 80% of our projects are outside the southeast of Manitoba. Projects inside 5 hours are typically Monday to Friday on site, while projects 5+ hours from Steinbach are on 10&4 rotations
- Troubleshoot and resolve utility support requests
- Work with the superintendent and project manager to get accurate field information for billing and administration
- Work with the superintendent to identify any additional billings to the contract and communicate the information to the project manager
- Coordinating and supervising the installation of valves, hydrants, couplings, and other fittings
- Assist in maintaining adequate equipment & material inventory

**Position Qualifications**:

- 3+ years water and sewer experience in a crew lead or foreman role
- 5+ years water and sewer experience overall
- Understand and practice safety policies and practices
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated manual dexterity, ability to climb ladders, and able to lift and carry 75+lbs
- Basic knowledge of Windows operating systems

**Salary**: $35.00-$55.00 per hour

Expected hours: 45 - 55 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company car
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

**Experience**:

- Construction: 5 years (required)

Ability to Commute:

- Steinbach, MB R5G 1Y1 (required)

Ability to Relocate:

- Steinbach, MB R5G 1Y1: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person



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