Excavation Foreman

**Job description**

**About Us**

Rush Contractors Group Inc. is a growing BC owned and operated ground improvement/excavation contractor, who is currently looking for **Excavation Foreman** for projects in the lower mainland area.

**Accountabilities/Job Duties**
- **Hands-on experience with bulk excavation, shoring, detailed excavation and slab preparation is a requirement**:

- Overseeing the safety and performance of crews on various and sometimes challenging projects
- Leading from the front lines: directing the work and being with your crew at all times
- Reading and interpreting drawings and specifications to provide clear instructions to the crew
- Maintaining daily records including crew and equipment time, material receiving, productions and summary of activity on site
- Providing training and ensuring the development of the crew
- Planning ahead to ensure materials and resources are in place ahead of the work
- Acting as a working foreman as needed
- Always working in a safe and respectful manner on RUSH and client job sites
- Operating as a productive member of a high functioning team

**Who you are**:

- You are reliable and punctual; and have reliable transportation to get to different work sites in the lower mainland (majority of work is in Richmond).
- At least 5 years of experience leading crews on shoring and/or excavating projects
- Self-motivated, willing to learn and have a good work ethic
- Basic computer skills
- In-depth knowledge of construction procedures, equipment and guidelines
- Ability to read drawings, plans and blueprints
- Excellent organizational and leadership skills
- Ability to communicate and report effectively
- Problem-solving abilities
- Good physical condition and stamina
- High school diploma or diploma in a skilled trade

**What we offer**:

- Career advancement, with an opportunity to receive training on operating heavy equipment
- Steady full-time employment, year-round
- A safe work environment.
- Benefits after three (3) months of active employment.

**Salary**: $37.00-$45.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Extended health care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Work Location: In person

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**Salary**: $40.00-$45.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed

**Experience**:

- construction: 5 years (required)

Ability to Commute:

- Lower Mainland, BC (required)

Ability to Relocate:

- Lower Mainland, BC: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person