Earthworks Foreman

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Tierra Construction is an established and growing Edmonton based commercial earthworks company looking to add to our dynamic team. Tierra construction offers a fast-paced work environment with plenty of room for career advancement into leadership roles for motivated individual’s, great benefits through open circle (merit), competitive rates, and a positive and creative working team.

Responsibilities:

The responsibilities of the Foreman include, but are not limited to:

• Actively participate in safety meetings and safety culture
• Promote a team approach and maintain dialogue with all employees to exchange information and gather ideas.
• Work in a safe, responsible manner to not intentionally or unintentionally injure oneself, or endanger the wellbeing of others.
• Organize the job site and crew to carry out the project plan.
• Ensure employees are following safety procedures.
• Completing toolbox talks and site inspections weekly.
• Assist with the coordination of machine and manpower movement throughout the project.
• Establish and communicate tasks to crew members to ensure they clearly understand their respective roles and responsibilities.
• Ensure compliance and enforcement of corporate health and safety policies and procedures.
• Directly supervise all phases of the project and ensure quality control testing is completed and accurate.
• Attend site meetings when required.
• Perform work direction talks.
• Complete daily reports
• Ability to read blueprints and complete tasks without guidance or supervision.
• Understand elevations including how to properly read grade stakes.
• Strong knowledge is understanding locates and to properly identify underground hazards. (ex. Locate flags, old ditch lines)

Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience:

• Excellent problem-solving skills required.
• Effective attention to detail with highest degree of accuracy
• Good analytical ability
• Ability to work with-out supervision.
• Must have proven ability to work in tight spots.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Must be a team player with a positive attitude.
• Must have reliable transportation in and around Edmonton.
• Ability to work in outdoors in physically demanding conditions.
• Committed to working in a safe and efficient manner.
• CSA approved steel toed boots with 6” ankle support.
• CSTS-09, or CSTS- 2020 required, ground disturbance, leadership of excellence, and first aid.
• Successful candidates are required to have a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing for pre access to some sites when required is an asset.
• Candidates must successfully complete Tierra Constructions Orientation prior to work

Schedule:

• Average of 10+/- Hour shifts
• Day shift
• Overtime as required.
• In-town work
• Monday-Saturday Schedule (Summer)

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $36.00-$42.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Vision care

Work Location: In person