Highway Maintenance Foreperson

The Specialized Crew Highway Maintenance Foreperson will oversee the successful delivery of the CDMC Capital Program, change order and leveraged work as assigned. In addition, the Specialized Crew Foreperson will assist in emergency response, repairs to plan including, but not limited to, guide rail and end treatment repairs, roadway feature maintenance and winter maintenance activities. Under the guidance of the Project/Operations Manager, the Foreperson will ensure the safety of the crew and public, productivity and completion of daily task/milestones. Area of focus throughout the service are as directed by the Operations Manager.

This is a working Foreperson role.

**Why work for us?**
- 100% Employer paid premiums on medical and dental benefits.
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
- Company vehicle for business purposes.
- Company paid cell phone and laptop.
- RRSP match pension plan.
- Company events and perks.

**Key Duties**:

- Familiarize yourself with performance requirements in the Contractor Directed Maintenance Contract (CDMC).
- Assist the Project/Operations Manager to plan the work sequence using specifications, drawings and site conditions for effective safety-conscious production.
- Organize from start to completion the delivery of change order work and in scope capital items as assigned.
- Instruct all job personnel in a clear, concise manner on all production and safety aspects of the job when directing work tasks.
- Ensure that next day requirements for labour, equipment and supplies are ordered and communicated to the Project/Operations Manager.
- Prepare and operate light and heavy maintenance equipment such as excavators, patrol trucks, crash trucks, loaders, plows, combinations/spreaders, tractors, weed eaters, lawn mowers, chainsaws etc.
- Maintain and update daily work records including material, equipment, and labour tracking.
- Identify and maintain Maintenance deficiencies list.
- Monitor operations, including subcontracted work within assigned patrol area.
- Time entry for staff as required daily as well as weekly work plan submitted to the operations manager.
- Completion of utility locates as required to perform work safely.
- Care and maintenance of company supplied pickup, phone, and laptop.
- Initiate and review tailgate talks with staff on a regular interval to ensure awareness of safe operating policies and best practices.
- Assist in training and mentoring staff by utilizing OPSD standards and maintenance best practices, etc.
- Patrol designated roads when required.
- Perform winter maintenance (snowplow operation) when required.
- Perform required preventative and equipment maintenance, which includes but is not limited to: cleaning/washing the interior and exterior of equipment, check fluid levels, assisting in changing plow blades, minor equipment repairs, greasing equipment and refueling equipment after use.
- Carry-out all routine/non-routine highway maintenance activities, facility maintenance and yard maintenance, such as guidepost and sign installations, pothole filling, washout repairs, debris pick up, picnic sites and layby, snow removal and maintenance, and perform manual labour as needed.
- Conduct yourself in a professional and mature manner.

**Requirements/Qualifications**:

- Maintain a valid license. Preference will be given to applicants with DZ license.
- OTM Book 7 Training for traffic control considered an asset.
- Strong work ethic and the ability to lead and direct other staff.
- Strong organizational skills with clear communication abilities.
- Helpful, friendly, and courteous with the public, client, regulatory agencies, and peers.
- Willing to perform physical labour.
- Strong knowledge of highway maintenance is an asset.
- Computer literate, MS Outlook, Excel, and Microsoft word.
- Exceptional organizational abilities with task prioritization, multi-tasking, use of timelines and time management techniques.
- Experience in the operation of tools and equipment such as excavator, loader, backhoe, skid steer, shoulder spreader, etc.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Able to work with little supervision, be self-directed and able to problem solve.
- Able to stand for long periods, lift 50 lbs., carry, bend, reach and climb.

**Work Conditions**:

- Indoor and outdoor environments in various weather conditions.
- Flexible with work hours as there will be shiftwork, including weekends, evenings, and nights.
- Must be available to be on call regularly.
- Fowler Construction values the diversity of the people it hires and serves. We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all our employees._

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**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed

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