Road Foreperson

Dawson Group; Fort St. John; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Medical benefits

Long-term advancement opportunities

Learning and development

Job summary

Dawson Road Maintenance in Fort St. John, BC is seeking an experienced Roving Road Foreperson to lead maintenance crews and sub-contractors across the service area. You will supervise operations, prioritize safety, and ensure activities align with MoTT maintenance specifications.

Based in Fort St. John with provincial travel, you will report to the Superintendent, Roads and work within a family-owned team that offers competitive pay, pension, medical benefits, and opportunities for long-term

Qualifications

• Minimum three (3) years of management-level experience.
• Minimum five (5) years of road maintenance industry experience.
• Valid Class 3 Driver's License with Air Brake Endorsement.
• Class 1 License preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead supervision of maintenance crews, sub-contractors and hired equipment across the service area.
• Oversee safety and compliance with MoTT maintenance specifications.
• Base in Fort St. John, BC with travel across the province.
• Coordinate with Municipal Governments, Forestry, Environment, and inspectors.

Skills

Management experience

Road maintenance knowledge

Safety leadership

Driver's license Class 3 w/ Air Brake

Driver's license Class 1 (preferred)

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 Roving 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 Fort St. John, 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

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. You will work for a company that offers an excellent compensation package, pension, and medical benefits, as well as learning and long-term advancement opportunities.

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