Foreperson (PFT) (CUPE 26.24)

1 month ago


Simcoe, Canada Norfolk County Full time

Scope of Position:

To direct and oversee staff and contractors, and participate in road maintenance and construction activities to ensure the County’s road network is in compliance with maintenance standards.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • To conduct road allowance inspections, documenting road surface conditions, weather/driving conditions, conditions of various roadway infrastructure and identifying maintenance requirements and needs.
  • To select and coordinate setup of traffic control plans, identify job site hazards and conduct tailgate safety talks as required.
  • Accountable to follow the overtime call out procedure and process
  • To provide direction to staff and contractors and participate in maintenance and construction activities within the road allowance including but not limited to the following,
    • Plowing, salting and sanding of roads, sidewalks and municipal parking lots
    • Removal of snow banks along roads in the downtown cores
    • Sweeping of intersections, roads, sidewalks and parking lots
    • Repair and resurfacing of various road surface types
    • Grading of gravel shoulders and addition of granular material
    • Repair, replacement and installation of guide cable and rail systems
    • Roadside grass mowing and maintenance of vegetation, brush and trees within the road allowance
    • Maintenance and installation of roadside ditches and repair, replacement and installation of entrance culverts and road crossing culverts
    • Repair, replacement and installation of regulatory, warning, construction and information signs
    • Maintenance and installation of catch basins, manholes and storm sewers
    • Maintain, repair and replace curb/gutter and sidewalks
    • Inspect street lights and traffic lights
  • To complete required documentation, e.g. daily foreperson reports, daily journal, roadway inspection forms, vehicle and equipment circle checks, driver’s record of time, traffic control plans, tailgate safety talks, material usage reports, record of contractor hours, winter event summaries, vehicle fault report forms etc.
  • To investigate and respond to public complaints/inquiries in a timely, informative and professional manner.
  • To promote and practice safe working habits and comply with Norfolk County policies and procedures as well as the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations.
  • Identify locations where maintenance work is required and assist with selection of plans, priorities, scheduling and estimates
  • Assist in orientation, training and development of staff
  • Procurement of materials and supplies, hand and power tools, rental equipment and contractors as needed
  • Ensure maintenance and construction projects are completed within acceptable standards, on time and within budget
  • Maintain the storage and organization of materials, tools, vehicles, equipment including cleanliness and general upkeep of roads operations yards and facilities
  • Maintain hand and power tools, equipment, vehicles in a safe working condition and good repair
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Knowledge and Experience:

  • Grade 12 plus Ontario Good Roads Association courses, T.J. Mahony Road School – Maintenance and Construction Sections or able to achieve within 1 year from date of hire
  • Over five years related experience
  • Province of Ontario Class DZ Drivers Licence and access to a reliable vehicle

Skills and Abilities:

  • Good understanding of Minimum Maintenance Standards for Municipal Highways and Hours of Service legislation
  • Knowledge of traffic control operations and Ontario Traffic Manual Book 7, Temporary Conditions – Field Edition
  • Solid working knowledge of road construction and maintenance materials, vehicles, equipment, tools and activities
  • Good oral and written communication skills
  • Proven planning and coordination skills for scheduling work, dealing with shifting priorities and meeting deadlines
  • Proven leadership ability and interpersonal skills
  • Computer expertise in corporate standard software (Microsoft Office) and department specific software to data search and entry and to create and modify word processed documents
  • Must be aware of safe work practices as they relate to job responsibilities and work environment, and have a basic understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act

Benefits

Posting #: CUPE 26.24Position: Foreperson, Simcoe Status: Permanent Full Time  Employee Group: CUPE 4700Salary: $30.98 - $38.73 per hour Division: OperationsDepartment: Roads Reports To: Supervisor, Roads OperationsLocation: Simcoe   Posting Period: May 8, 2024 - May 22, 2024

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