Base Foreman - Jobs in Edmonton, AB

Job Description

The Fath Group is one of Edmonton’s largest family-owned and operated road building contractors, with over 300 employees helping provide products and services throughout Edmonton and the area. For over 60 years we have been delivering on large public and private sector projects.We take pride in our services and our employees. We place a high value on establishing a workplace where people are challenged and respected every day. Safety is the core of our business and we support a safety culture, where we set high standards for our staff and the public. Our staff and the people in our community are paramount! We support several charitable initiatives.O’Hanlon Paving is looking for an enthusiastic, experienced, and driven Base Foreman to work year-round in a full-time capacity, in various locations throughout Edmonton.Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise base crews
• Encourage safety-conscious culture and lead by example in practicing and maintaining a safe work environment on-site, and while driving company vehicles and equipment (including the physical and psychological safety of crews)
• Operating variety of base equipment (such as grader, roller & skid steer )and performing labour duties
• Complete base construction activities on company projects and meet productivity goals
• Provide effective leadership and training to the staff
• Ordering of equipment and materials
• Filling employee timesheets, safety reports, and other reports as required
• Supervising workers
• Other duties as required

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of experience with road construction and minimum 3 years of experience in supervising crews
• Thorough knowledge of road base construction for municipal and commercial sites including residential subdivision experience
• Ability to work continuously for prolonged periods of time under pressure
• Must possess a valid class 5 driver’s license or above with a clean drivers abstract
• Ability to construct roads & parking lots to acceptable engineering standards and ready for asphalt or concrete placement
• High attention to detail, strong communication skills, and ability to follow directions
• Ability to work in varying weather conditions
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and independently with little supervision
• Willingness and ability to work extended hours and weekends
• Effective problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Ability to proficiently operate a variety of heavy equipment
• Experience with finish operation of a grader and sub-grade stabilizing
• Must have valid safety certifications

Additional Information:

• Some travel outside of Edmonton may be required
• We offer excellent wages and benefits
• You will have access to a company truck

Why work for The Fath Group

• Opportunity for year-round employment
• Great team and amazing work culture
• Competitive wages
• Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Make a difference for a safer construction industry!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We thank all individuals who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company car
• Company events
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 12-hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

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