Grade Foreman

3 weeks ago

North Vancouver, Canada BA Blacktop Full time

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

**JOB PURPOSE**

The Grade 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 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 that safety procedures in accordance with the company’s OH&S manual 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
- Report in a detailed manner all incidents/accidents/Near Misses and be an active Participation in the investigation process

**Job Site Operation**
- 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
- Monitor material quantities and production rates on a continuous basis
- Capable of constructing curb & gutter, sidewalk, CB / MH installation/adjustment, grading operations, cut/fill slopes, excavations, retaining walls, etc.
- Reinforce the disciplinary program
- Oversight and review minimize costs and optimize efficiency

**Cordinate/Schedule Onsite Work**
- Inform all workers on site of the schedule
- Lead/organize/give specific instructions 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, surveyors, utility subcontractors, ) quality requirements are met
- Supervise all aspects of the daily and weekly operations
- Monitor work progress and ensure scheduled deadlines are met

**Quality of Work**
- Ensure quality requirements are met
- Address/Correct all deficiencies as early as possible. Communicate all deficiencies with Superintendent.
- Report deficiencies through the NCR process

**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 Daily 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

**QUALIFICATIONS**

**Essential Qualifications**
- Heavy a strong and growing knowledge of utilities/construction activities and processes
- Have a strong and growing knowledge of specifications (MoTI, MMCD, local government specifications)
- Ability to read and interpret site plans/blueprints and look up specifications from MoTI / MMCD
- Ability to organize all field aspects needed on-site to begin and complete a job
- Possess general computer skills
- Ability to measure and calculate length, surface, volumes, and quantities
- Ability to perform field project layout from drawings and cut sheets
- Ability to use a laser level, calculate elevations, and layout elevations
- Have a working knowledge of all the equipment on site
- 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
- Confined Space Entry and Rescue
- Grader Operation (for Foreman/Grader Operator)
- Papyrus Training and Intelex Training

**Desirable Qualifications**
- Site Plan Reading Course (BCIT)
- Survey Course (Union/BCIT)
- Public Works Course (BCIT)
- Construction Management Courses
- Occupational First aid Level 2
- Confined Space Entry and Rescue (May be mandatory on some projects)
- Fall Protection (May be mandatory on some projects)
- Hoisting & Rigging
- Heavy Duty Trailer Endorsement Training

**ADDITIONAL COMMENTS ON THE ROLE**

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