Underground Construction Maintenance Foreman

3 weeks ago


Edmonton, Canada Whissell Contracting Full time

General Responsibilities:

- Ensure safety and quality as dictated by Company and regulatory agencies, are adhered to for preserving personnel, equipment and job site; take corrective action and report incidents as necessary.
- Effectively supervise, direct, train and motivate employees and subcontractors including regular communication regarding daily and projected work schedules, assigned responsibilities, hazards, safety protocol etc.
- Effectively communicate with Superintendents and management to highlight progress and report any potential work interruptions, differing site conditions or discrepancies in plans that need to be addressed.
- Ensure all administrative duties are handled in an accurate and timely manner
- Ensure all tools required are on the job site and in good operating condition.
- Monitor and evaluate employee performance on the Maintenance team for the following (but not limited to):

- Mixing, applying, finishing concrete
- Monitoring installs (water, storm, sanitary, manholes, hydrants)
- Repairing/ Maintaining hydrants
- Raising hydrants
- Dig Ups/installs
- Benching manholes
- Trimming and parging pipe
- Installation of valve rods
- Verifying grade for manholes
- Servicing valves
- Installing armor plating
- Flushing, chlorination and pressurizing of lines and water tests
- Lead daily hazard assessments and tool box meetings.
- Conduct employee performance reviews.
- Preparation and submission of time sheets, accident and damage reports and company logs.
- Represent the company in a professional manner at all times and serve as the on site point of contract to clients and the general public.

**Experience/Qualifications**:

- Must have a minimum of 3-years of experience working in a leadership role within a construction environment and working with concrete
- Must be able to read blueprints and city specifications
- Must have experience using: hammer drills, Jackhammer, Skill Saw, Grinder and Carb Saw
- Previous confined space training will be considered an asset
- Previous experience using B2W software is considered an asset
- Ensure compliance with all Company policies, OH & S Legislation, and WCB reporting procedures.
- Understand and maintain quality and production standards and work to achieve established production goals.
- Must have your own transportation.
- Must have own steel-toes safety boots.
- Seasonal, full-time, and weekends

**What We Offer**
- Competitive total compensation package commensurate with level of experience
- Comprehensive Health, Dental and vision benefits plan, Life insurance and long term disability.
- Company matched RRSP Program
- Professional and Career development opportunities ( WIT program for training and operator competencies)
- Strong commitment to safety in the workplace
- Safety Incentive, Retention Incentive, and Safety Awards
- SPIRIT of Values employee rewards and recognition program

**Work Environment**: Outdoors, confined spaces, and must be able to work in all types of weather conditions.

**Salary**: From $37.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Life insurance

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay
- Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Edmonton, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Maintenance Foreman: 4 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2023-06-05


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