Operations Manager Traffic Control - Jobs in Truro, NS

Job Description

Safety First Contracting is growing and requires a full time Operations Manager in the Truro, Nova Scotia Area. We are seeking an individual who has great communication skills, is self-motivated, creative, organized, has the ability to multitask and able to meet tight deadlines while managing large workloads and people in a fast paced environment. Candidate must also be able to complete tasks with minimal supervision in an organized and timely manner.Job Responsibilities Will Include, But Are Not Limited To:

• Oversee daily operations and maintenance of company assets;
• Planning traffic control staffing requirements by developing a daily schedule, deploying company resources, resolving issues, planning, monitoring and evaluating customer requirements and coordinating service.
• Meets traffic control demands by hiring, orientating and managing traffic control personnel, verifying work in progress, resolving problems, and reporting progress.
• Achieves customer satisfaction by negotiating service requirements and rates, anticipating and planning service requirements,
• Drafting traffic control plans, determining site material and equipment requirements, writing quotes;
• Reviewing customer invoices, recording employee time, entering payroll data.
• Fulfills on site safety standards by completing pre-construction hazard assessments, site inspections, spot checks, certification currency’s.
• Improves efficiency of current operational process, by evaluating current processes, recommending new methods/systems, policies and procedures, and implementing revisions.
• Completes operational requirements by developing schedules, assigning and monitoring existing assets, and identifying new required resources, implementing tool box talks and productivity standards, resolving problems, implementing and enforcing new procedures.
• Completing administrative requirements by organizing and maintaining office files, completing reports, compiling time sheets and payroll data.
• Seeks continual efficiencies within the operation
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing all other tasks as required.

In order to function in this position candidate must be able to meet the following criteria, to include:

• Provide proof of High School Diploma (University degree/post-secondary equivalent preferred);
• Managerial experience supervising and directing staff;
• Excellent computer skills and proficient in excel, word, and PowerPoint;
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative management style;
• Excels at operating in an fast paced environment with a commitment to get the job done;
• Excellent people manager, open to direction and constructive criticism;
• Ability to challenge and debate issues of importance;
• Ability to look at situations from several points of view;
• Delegate responsibilities effectively;
• High comfort level working in a diverse environment;
• Adept problem solving skills; and
• Able to lift heavy loads;

Wage & Benefits

• Salary of $50,000 – $60,000 Annually
• Medical & Dental plan available after three month probationary period
• Company vehicle (for work use)
• 12 days paid vacation * includes sick time
• All hotels/meals paid for out of town stays
• Computer laptop, phone and other items necessary for position

Job Type: Full-timeSalary: $55,000.00-$65,000.00 per yearBenefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Truro, NS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

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