Foreman / Lead Hand (Water & Sewer Division)

Sureway Construction Group Ltd.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading heavy construction contractor is seeking a Foreman / Lead Hand for its Water & Sewer Division in Edmonton. The ideal candidate has extensive supervisory experience and will oversee daily operations, ensure equipment maintenance, and promote safety culture. Responsibilities include managing crews, quality checks, and assisting with troubleshooting. Applicants should have 5-10 years of relevant experience and proficiency in industry-specific tools. This full-time seasonal role offers a local work schedule with a 5% retention bonus.

Benefits

5% retention bonus

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience as a Foreman (Water & Sewer) required.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Lead Hand in Water and Sewer.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations on site.
• Supervise operators and labourers.
• Conduct performance and quality checks.
• Promote and adhere to safety program.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Proficiency with CAT E.T., S.I.S., Komatsu

Ability to read/troubleshoot hydraulic/electronic schematics

Exceptional organization and cleanliness skills

Tools

CAT E.T.

S.I.S.

Komatsu

Prosis

Service Advisor

Job description

Foreman / Lead Hand (Water & Sewer Division)

Sureway Construction is one of Alberta’s largest heavy construction contractors, with over 50 years’ experience, involved in; civil earthworks and grading, utilities and offsite, mine operation and aggregate extraction.

2025 Season 5% RETENTION BONUS (

Work Local - Work Sureway!

Job Type : Full Time, Seasonal

Schedule : 10+ hours per day, 6 & 1, OT after 8hr / day or 44hr / week

Location : Edmonton and Surrounding Area’s - no direct access to public transportation

Essential : Hard-working, reliable, flexible with schedule, ability to work in physically demanding conditions

Requirements :

• Personal Reliable Vehicle
• CSA approved steel toed boots with 6” ankle support
• Clean Driver’s Abstract, Valid Driver’s License

Pre-employment :

• Drug and alcohol testing (swab-based test)
• Successful completion of Company Orientation and site-specific orientation

Foreman Responsibilities :

• Oversee, supervise and manage the day to day operations on site
• Supervisions of operators and labourers to ensure schedules and timelines are met
• Assist with troubleshooting
• Ensure equipment is maintained at the highest standards, in a timely manner
• Conduct performance and quality checks according to procedure
• Promote, execute and adhere to the company’s safety program, and encourage all employees, subcontractors and consultants to adopt safety as a culture
• This is a general responsibilities list and does not include all responsibilities required of the position

Foreman Qualifications :

• Must have between (5) and (10) years' experience as a Foreman (Water & Sewer).
• Must have previous supervisory experience
• Must be proficient with CAT E.T., S.I.S., Komatsu, Prosis and Service Advisor
• Ability to read / troubleshoot and diagnose using hydraulic and electronic schematics
• Must be open to new learning experiences
• Exceptional organization and cleanliness skills are REQUIRED

Lead Hand Responsibilities :

• Helping pipelayers keep pipe on grade by reading grade sheets and taking shots.
• Setting up batter boards.
• Assist with leading the crews.
• Assist with cutting and beveling pipe.
• Rigging for pipe and man hole lifts.
• Doing the prep work ahead of the crew, track line.
• Keeping track of tools.
• Keeping the crews moving forward with the work.
• Relating the foreman's directions to the crew.
• Involved in daily production requirements.
• Involved in daily tool box and safety meetings.
• Promote, execute and adhere to the company’s safety program, and encourage all employees, subcontractors and consultants to adopt safety as a culture.
• This is a general responsibilities list and does not include all responsibilities required of the position.

Lead Hand Qualifications :

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Lead Hand in Water and Sewer.
• Experience Shooting grades with a Rod and Level and or Batterboards.

Sureway Construction Group is an equal opportunity employer. We would like to thank all applicants for submitting their resume; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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