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BA Blacktop Ltd. is currently seeking a team-oriented, self-motivated and dedicated individual to join ourOperations 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**

A grade foreman’s role is to be able to lead/organize/perform all the