Truck Foreman, Tomlinson Ready Mix

Tomlinson Group; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction firm in Ottawa is seeking a Truck Foreman to oversee fleet operations. The role involves managing delivery schedules, addressing driver concerns, and ensuring safety compliance. Ideal candidates will have a DZ license and strong leadership skills. This position offers competitive wages and benefits, with the opportunity for bonuses and extensive training programs.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Bonus programs

Employer paid health and dental benefits

Extensive training programs and tuition reimbursement

Retirement benefits program

Family-oriented team environment

Employee discounts and other rewards programs

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to make independent decisions.
• Working knowledge of MTO regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely delivery of concrete to customer sites.
• Manage driver vacation allowances and time-off requests.
• Monitor and ensure compliance for drivers' hours of service.

Skills

Construction Experience

Heavy Equipment Operation

Leadership Experience

Commercial Driving

Education

DZ license

Job description

Tomlinson is looking for a Truck Foreman to lead our fleet of Ready Mix. The role is responsible for all truck and driver daily operational activities.

Job Location: 891 Jinkinson Road Stittsville ON

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensures the timely delivery of concrete to customer sites
• Ensures morale is maximized through daily interactions with drivers and that drivers issues are addressed or escalated to management.
• Tracks and verifies employee attendance and works with the customer service team to ensure customer demand is met.
• Responsible for managing driver vacation allowances and time-off requests
• Responsible for hiring new truck drivers and ensuring our training plans are completed
• Reviews hours worked for accuracy prior to submission to payroll
• Daily job site visits to ensure safety efficiencies concrete quality and customer needs are met
• Perform pre-delivery site visits to ensure logistical and safety requirements are met
• Assists garage supervisors in scheduling of maintenance and repairs
• Liaises between the management team Dispatch team and the driver team
• Monitors and ensures compliance for drivers hours of service
• Conducts and documents monthly Health & Safety meetings
• Ride-a-long evaluations with drivers
• Conducts performance evaluations
• Writing up disciplinary actions in an unbiased consistent manner following company procedures

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follows up with Health & Safety to ensure new employee orientation has been conducted
• Complete accident and incident reports and files with the H&S officer
• Complete quality reports for concrete delivery issues
• Promote a customer service mentality with drivers
• Monitors truck cleanliness and ensures non-essential items are not present
• Monitors license compliance with our CVOR compliance team
• Acts as back-up support for dispatch / batching / quality control during vacations and may provide back-up for other roles within the division
• Assist with the implementation of new processes and procedures

WORKING CONDITIONS

• The working conditions require the ability to work in all weather conditions
• Heavy lifting required up to 50 lbs.
• On call to handle / dispatch emergencies for customers and drivers

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• DZ license
• Computer / email / tablets skills
• Comfortable presenting to large groups of people
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Ability to make independent decisions
• Working knowledge of MTO regulatory requirements

TOMLINSON OFFERS

• Competitive wages
• Bonus programs
• Employer paid health and dental benefits
• Extensive training programs and tuition reimbursement
• Retirement benefits program
• Family-oriented team environment
• Employee discounts and other rewards programs

The Tomlinson Group of Companies encourages applications from all qualified candidates. Please contact Human Resources if you need accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information on our accommodation policies.

Key Skills

Construction Experience, Heavy Equipment Operation, Rigging, Commercial Driving, Paving, OSHA, Roofing, Irrigation, Telecommunication, Horizontal Drilling, Excavator, Leadership Experience

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1