Foreman

Congruex; Ontario; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Foreman to lead construction crews in a dynamic outdoor environment. This role involves overseeing daily operations, ensuring safety compliance, and maintaining quality control on various projects. The Foreman will utilize heavy machinery and manage crew activities while communicating effectively with stakeholders. If you have a strong background in telecommunications construction and enjoy working in a hands-on role, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in the field. Join a team that values safety, quality, and collaboration in every project.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in telecommunications construction and operating heavy equipment.
• Ability to read blueprints and manage crews effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction crews, ensuring safety and quality control.
• Manage daily activities and communicate with stakeholders.
• Operate heavy machinery and maintain compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Telecommunications construction experience

Heavy construction equipment operation

Blueprint reading

Effective communication

Crew management

Safety compliance knowledge

Bilingual (Spanish and English)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Track-hoe

Back-hoe

Mini excavator

Skid steer

Dozer

Haul truck

Trencher

Job description

We will determine salary based on skills and experience in relation to the function of the role, as well as equity to any other employees in the same or similar role.

Job Summary:

The Foreman will oversee construction crews in the field and ensure that safe, accurate, and timely work is being performed. The Foreman will be responsible for project walkouts, coordination with customer and company management, quality control, and general supervision of onsite work.

Job Responsibilities (Including, but not limited to):

1. Manage and track daily activities of assigned crews.
2. Continually inspect work sites for potential hazards and/or safety concerns, ensuring safe work environments and compliance with state, federal, OSHA, and Congruex safety policies.
3. Operate (but not limited to) track-hoe, back-hoe, mini excavator, skid steer, dozer, haul truck, and trencher.
4. Excavate and backfill, in a safe manner, trenches for underground utilities.
5. Perform placement of conduit in open trenches.
6. Proof conduits.
7. Complete rigging and setting of structures.
8. Form and pour concrete.
9. Track materials, aggregates, and project requirements.
10. Communicate both orally and in writing with local officials, company management and staff, customers, and other stakeholders.
11. Update the Construction and/or Project Manager on crew needs, progress, etc.
12. File complete and accurate paperwork daily.
13. Ensure work sites have been adequately cleaned up and worksite is restored after work.
14. Travel to and from assigned job sites.
15. Assist and train crews as needed.
16. May schedule and coordinate subcontractors.
17. Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

General:

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Ability to pass a pre-employment background check and drug test.
3. Possess and maintain a clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
4. Have broad experience in a telecommunications construction environment, including placing, pulling, and transferring strand, coax, and fiber.
5. 5 years minimum operating heavy construction equipment.
6. Ability to read and understand blueprints and project specifications.
7. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with crew, leadership, and customers.
8. Ability to manage crews.
9. Ability to drive and operate company vehicles, bucket trucks, and work equipment.
10. Ability to ensure compliance with OSHA and other regulatory bodies’ safety standards.
11. Ability to utilize proper safety equipment.
12. Bilingual Spanish and English speaking preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

1. Must be able and willing to work indoors and outdoors, subject to inclement weather conditions.
2. Must be able to maintain visual and audible contact with other crew members and all moving or stationary persons/vehicles/objects to ensure safe coordination of movement.
3. Must be able to work around heavy equipment and machinery.
4. Must be able to stand or walk for long periods of time.
5. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
6. Routinely requires extended periods of bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting in awkward positions, standing, and twisting.
7. Must be able to stand, walk, sit or be in other physically demanding positions for long periods of time.
8. Must be able to work while wearing safety boots, safety glasses, hardhat, and any applicable safety gear.

Required Licenses / Certificates / Registrations: