Road Foreperson

Dawson Group; Big Creek; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension and medical

Career advancement

Job summary

Dawson Road Maintenance is seeking an experienced Road Foreperson to lead a dedicated team and keep our roadways safe and efficient for all travelers. The role reports to the Superintendent, Roads and is based in Alexis Creek, BC with occasional travel across the province.

You will supervise maintenance crews, subcontractors and hired equipment, ensuring safety, compliance with MoTT specifications, and smooth execution of planned work.

Qualifications

• Minimum three (3) years of experience in management level roles.
• Minimum five (5) years of knowledge and experience in road maintenance.
• Valid Class 3 Driver's License with an Air Brake Endorsement.
• Valid Class 1 Driver's License preferred.
• Clean driving record.
• Ability to operate equipment subject to qualifications.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to complete shift work as required.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize safety of self and others in all aspects of the job.
• Effectively follow instructions and function without direct supervision.
• Ensure efficiency of scheduled work that is carried out by employees under your supervision.
• Exercise tact and co-operation in dealing with employees, the general public and government personnel.
• Have extensive knowledge and experience in road maintenance and the requirements of MoTT maintenance specifications.
• Communicate and work co-operatively with Stakeholders.
• Be knowledgeable of Dawson Road Maintenance Safety and Equipment Management Policies.
• Operate equipment as required.
• Communicate and work co-operatively with outside agencies such as Municipal Governments, Forestry, Environment, Conservation, Mine Inspectors, R.C.M.P., Worksafe B.C., Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Etc.

Skills

Team leadership

Road maintenance knowledge

Driver's licenses

Outdoor work capability

Shift work

Job description

Dawson Road Maintenance is looking for an experienced Road Foreperson who will lead a dedicated team that helps keep our roadways safe and efficient for all travelers.

In this role you will be a valued member of Dawson Road Maintenance, working in a permanent, full-time position of Road Foreperson, reporting to the Superintendent, Roads. As Road Foreperson, you will assist in the supervision and activities of maintenance crews, sub-contractors and hired equipment across the service area. Your base location will be Alexis Creek, BC and will require some travel throughout our great province.

What Success Looks Like

• Prioritize safety of self and others in all aspects of the job
• Effectively follow instructions and function without direct supervision
• Ensure efficiency of scheduled work that is carried out by employees under your supervision
• Exercise tact and co-operation in dealing with employees, the general public and government personnel
• Have extensive knowledge and experience in road maintenance and the requirements of MoTT maintenance specifications
• Communicate and work co-operatively with Stakeholders
• Be knowledgeable of Dawson Road Maintenance Safety and Equipment Management Policies
• Operate equipment as required
• Communicate and work co-operatively with outside agencies such as Municipal Governments, Forestry, Environment, Conservation, Mine Inspectors, R.C.M.P., Worksafe B.C., Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Etc.

What You Bring

• Minimum three (3) years of experience in management level roles required
• Minimum five (5) years of knowledge and experience in the road maintenance industry required
• Valid Class 3 Driver's License with an Air Brake Endorsement required
• Valid Class 1 Driver's License preferred
• Must have a clean driver's abstract
• Capability to operate equipment subject to qualifications
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Ability to complete shift work as required

Benefits

• Excellent compensation package, pension, and medical benefits
• Learning and long-term advancement opportunities

Looking to be a key member of a well-established family-owned company? Our core values include: People First, Integrity, Excellence and Respect and as such we are committed to providing an environment that supports the growth and effectiveness of our employees and the organization.

Dawson Group is expanding our reach and need people like you to join us on our journey, and to help us continue safely connecting our communities.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview