Paving Foreman

BA Blacktop Ltd. is currently seeking a team-oriented, self-motivated and dedicated individual to join our Operations Team as a **Paving Foreman**.

**JOB PURPOSE**

The Paving Foreman is the first in command under the supervision of the Superintendent and oversees the execution of work on the job site.

**KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES**

**Site Safety**
- Maintain a high level of safety and liability awareness at all times
- Perform and lead daily work plans with crews
- Perform and lead weekly Tailgate Safety meetings
- Lead Red Alert reviews of the company’s Incidents
- Perform detailed Monthly work site Safety Inspections
- Make sure all crew members wear and maintain their PPEs at all times and according to specific tasks
- Ensure all Equipment Operators are Authorized to operate as per Company’s Operator Competency Program
- Ensure that safety procedures in accordance with the company’s OH&S manual, safety critical rules, and WorkSafeBC Regulations are being followed
- Identify and inform crew members of potential hazards daily or as required by the changing worksite
- Ensure that all work is carried out in a safe manner while considering risks and potential liabilities
- Ensure work sites are always left clean and free from any hazards
- Report in a detailed manner all incidents/accidents/Near Misses and be an active participation in the investigation process
- Ensure housekeeping, maintenance, and cleanliness of vehicles/equipment

**Coordinate/Schedule Onsite Work**
- Supervise all aspects of the daily and weekly operations
- Monitor work progress and ensure scheduled deadlines are met
- Ensure work order and all necessary information is provided prior to commencing work.
- Review work orders and fully understand the scope of work and timelines
- Review project requirements (quantities, cost codes, production rate, drawings) with Superintendent
- Perform or verify project survey/layout as necessary
- Reinforce the disciplinary program
- Inform all on-site workers of the schedule
- Lead/organize/give specific instruction to the crew on a daily basis, as tasks may vary day to day on a job-site
- Organize what is needed for the work site, such as trucks, equipment, materials and sub-contractors (flaggers, QC, sweepers, transport )
- Communicate with plant operator in advance and on a continuous basis
- Complete work and meet client quality standards and specifications
- Ensure work is performed efficiently with the goal to optimize cost

**Quality of Work**
- Ensure quality requirements are met (Monitor mix temperature, rolling pattern, density results, segregation, mat surface appearance, transverse & longitudinal joints )
- Address/Correct all deficiencies as early as possible. Communicate all deficiencies with Superintendent
- Report deficiencies through the NCR process
- Provide Application rate as per project requirements
- Provide accurate mix quantity order to minimize waste and plant start-ups

**Training and Development**
- Monitor, train and develop crew members
- Ensure new/young workers are trained prior to complete the New Worker Program

**Equipment Management**
- Provide all necessary material/equipment to operators to perform daily equipment maintenance
- Ensure equipment operators perform daily maintenance, fueling, greasing, fluid level checks, and overall condition checks of equipment on a daily basis
- Ensure operators complete detailed DFERS on a daily basis/Ensure vehicle drivers complete detailed Pre-trips on a daily basis
- Communicate equipment issues and breakdowns with the equipment department

**Reporting and Record Keeping**
- Complete detailedDaily Quantity Reports and Extra Work Orders on a daily basis
- Prepare and submit accurate Papyrus timesheets on a daily basis
- Keep daily notes of work site activities, conversations, issues, and specific instructions in a diary or OneNote Journal

**QUALIFICATIONS**

**Essential Qualifications**
- Strong and growing knowledge of paving/construction activities and processes
- Have a strong and growing knowledge of specifications (MoTI, MMCD, local government specifications)
- Ability to organize all field aspects needed on-site to begin and complete a job
- Possess general computer skills
- Have a strong knowledge of the Asphalt Paver Automatic system (Joint matcher, Boom, slope controls)
- Have a strong knowledge of the Electronic system
- Excellent leadership and communication skills
- Strong communication skills with clients and the public
- A desire to learn and teach; a passion to excel and to strive to get the most out of employees
- WHMIS
- Occupational First aid Level 1
- Traffic Control Person Training
- Papyrus Training
- Asphalt Screed / Paver Operation

**Desirable Qualifications**
- Site Plan Reading Course (BCIT)
- Construction Management Courses
- Public Works Course (BCIT)
- Occupational First aid Level 2
- Wirtgen / Cat Equipment Training
- Heavy Duty Trailer Endorsement Training
- Foreman 7level MMCD Train