Pit Supervisor

Terus Construction is an integrated road construction and materials manufacturing company, which has been building roads in British Columbia and the Yukon Territory for over 30 years through decentralized business centers.

Road construction, asphalt paving, aggregate production, hot mix asphalt and ready-mix concrete supply are the core activities. In addition, the Company acts as general contractor on civil construction projects, including excavation, utilities, concrete placement, sidewalks, and curbs, and in all kind of road construction related activities.

Over 800 jobs every year are performed through more than 20 decentralized business centers, such as highway rehabilitation, airport construction, industrial, municipal and commercial work, subdivisions. More than 550 employees are locally employed.

Terus Construction provides challenging and rewarding opportunities in an entrepreneurial, diverse, inclusive and respectful work environment. As our growth creates new career opportunities, likely there is the right one for you

Position Summary

The Pit Supervisor Sales Coordinator is responsible for overseeing pit operations to ensure compliance with regulations and safety standards. This role involves managing personnel, maintaining equipment, and coordinating with various teams to support efficient operations. Additionally, the Pit Supervisor Sales Coordinator assists in pricing, customer relations, and expanding the client base within the aggregate division. The position requires effective communication and collaboration to manage logistics, ensure quality control, and support environmental and safety practices.

Role Purpose

Based out of any location of Terus Construction, the Pit Supervisor – Sales Coordinator ensures efficient and compliant pit operations while maintaining a safe working environment. This role aims to support the company's growth in the aggregates sector by managing customer relationships and expanding the client base. The Pit Supervisor - Sales Coordinator collaborates with internal teams and external partners to optimize operations, manage costs, and deliver quality products. By upholding environmental and safety standards, this position contributes to the sustainable management of resources.

Key Business Responsibilities Pit Operations

• Ensure pit operations are in compliance with landowners, permits, approvals, agreements, and environmental concerns, along with following the approved Conservation and Reclamation Plan.
• Responsible for pit management, ensuring all operations are performed safely.
• Hold the Mine Manager title for local area pits.
• Assist in managing all trucking efforts, including hired truck tickets, processing, coding, and payment approval.
• Manage supply and delivery of products to customers.
• Ensure pit equipment maintenance is carried through, and work with local shop on equipment repairs and scheduling thereof.
• Coordinate subcontractors and employees to conduct testing for quality and quantity confirmation of materials with the help and oversight of the Regional Manager – Aggregates.
• Assist the Production Manager in conducting inspections on screening/washing/crushing operations at pits to ensure alignment with corporate policies, practices and the Mine code.
• Support the Regional Manager - Aggregates with scheduling equipment, product supply, and delivery as well as inventory management of required materials.
• Assist the Regional Manager – Aggregates in maintaining constant communication with the production team in fulfilling the customer requirements.
• Support operations in performing sound operating principles, policies and procedures.
• Supervise Equipment Operators assigned to the aggregates operations to ensure compliance to company rules and regulations.

Sales and Business Development

• Assist Terus Aggregates operations management team to price aggregate to the open market.
• Work on maintaining local customers while building up existing clientele within the aggregates division.
• Assist the Regional Manager - Aggregates in preparing customer quotations and tender bids to customers.
• Maintain and grow aggregates market share in the local area.
• Prospect new clients and maintain existing clients to grow external aggregates sales.
• Maintain current customer relationships and be the first point of contact for Aggregates sales.

Health, Safety, and Environment

• Ensure all pit operations are performed with utmost regard for the safety and health of all personnel involved in conjuncture with the Safety Officer.
• Work towards a positive safety culture with employees and coworkers. Set a positive example at all times.
• Carry out site inspections to identify, investigate, correct, and document potential environmental and safety problems (on Enablon etc.).
• Assist the Regional Manager - Aggregates in reviewing aggregate sites regularly to identify environmental concerns in order to avoid negative impacts on the environment. Further, assist in implementing mitigating measures immediately if necessary in order to minimize negative environmental impact.
• Ensure environmentally sound practices are implemented.
• Prepare and issue as required, reports related to the following: work related accidents and incidents, environmental incidents and other reports within the required timeframes and in the designated system/software (Enablon etc.).

Admin Responsibilities

• Assist the Regional Manager - Aggregates in tracking and understanding pit costs.
• Assist in negotiating internal and external hauling rates within our local market.
• Assist the Lands and Sustainability Coordinator for Conservation and Reclamation Plans according to the government standards and policies.
• Manage collection, coding, and submission of scale tickets for processing/invoicing.
• Work with local offices and supervisors on getting invoicing and progress payments out in a timely fashion.
• Assist Regional Manager – Aggregates in negotiating terms, rates, and allocation of road building assets (i.e. road trucks, dozers, excavators).
• Ensure compliance with the company's Code of Ethics and all company policies.

Transferable Skills/Abilities

• Communication Skills

• Customer & Market Relations Skills

• Interpersonal skills

• Conflict Resolution Skills

• Organisational skills

• Demonstrate professionalism

• Results orientated

• Have a sense of urgency to meet deadlines

• Demonstrate initiative

• Multi-task and set priorities effectively

• High energy, a strong work ethic, resilience, and versatility

• Accomplish goals in a team environment

• Attention to detail

• Strive for excellence

• Possess a positive "can do" attitude

• Flexible and adaptive to change

Working Conditions

• Travel as required.
• Overtime as required.
• A portion of work is performed in an indoor setting and may include a combination of standing, sitting and walking. Sitting for extended periods of time is required.
• A portion of work is performed in an outdoor setting, which could include inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to dust, grease, fumes, odors, oil, asphalt, and toxic and flammable substances.
• Must be able to work respecting safety policies and procedures. Perform duties safely around mobile equipment and have a high sense of safety awareness while performing his/her work on project sites and roads.
• Use of sunscreen, long sleeves, and appropriate headgear is recommended.
• Must be physically able to repetitively lift and carry at least 50lbs on a regular basis.
• Use of Personal Protection Equipment is required as per corporate company policy.
• Must comply with the company's drug and alcohol policy, including testing requirements.
• Must comply with all company policies.
• Manual dexterity required to use computer and peripherals.

Compensation Data

The anticipated hourly wage for this position is $42/hr . The final compensation package will be determined based on factors including the candidate's job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Terus Construction offers opportunities for qualified people who want to grow in our high-performance organization including competitive salary and benefits package, along with in-house training, an incredible work environment, and career advancement opportunities.

Must be able to meet all safety requirements including pre-employment drug/alcohol testing.

We would like to thank all applicants for submitting their resume. However only applicants selected to be interviewed will be contacted.

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