CONSTRUCTION FOREMAN - Drop Crew
RFNOW Inc. is seeking applications from motivated individuals interested in helping lead our crews on our Construction and Maintenance Team. Our Construction Foreman – Drop Crewwill demonstrate hands-on leadership for our Drop Crews on individual worksites across the region by role-modelling safe and efficient work processes, assigning tasks, providing training, and problem-solving. They will provide day-to-day coaching and guidance to our operators and labourers who are integral in the efficient preparation, construction, and installation of our fibreoptic infrastructure.
General Responsibilities:
- Responsible for running drop fiber from main line into homes.
- Problem Solve and Coordinate daily activities on construction sites to ensure quality and efficient operations, plan to ensure required materials are onsite, manpower requirements, mechanical issues or work scope changes.
- Inform Superintendent of work activities, issues, workflow, or any issues discovered through daily job planning.
- Complete and submit daily production reports: including but not limited to, as-built and quality control documents, ground disturbance checklists, truck and equipment pre-trips.
- Mentor new and existing workers on construction best practices and promote a culture of safety.
- Facilitate communication with crew members through Toolbox meetings, Safety Memos, and mentorship.
- Ensure RFNOW and MB/SK OH&S standards, policies and procedures are understood and followed by all employees.
- Ensure all incidents are reported (near misses, property damage, injuries, environmental, etc.) before the end of the shift.
- Successfully Interact with consumers and public on a daily basis.
- Be familiar with and conduct self according to RFNOW Inc Policy & Procedures
Qualifications & Experience:
- Previous field construction experience is required.
- Experience reading utility locates and approvals for builds.
- Supervisory experience and knowledge of the telecom industry are both assets.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Operate 1 ton and trailer, Zahn trencher and mini hoe.
- Experience with heavy equipment for underground construction (backhoe, cats, drilling, hydrovac) would be considered an asset but willing to train suitable applicants.
- Must have minimum valid Class 3 licence. – Class 1 is preferred.
- Willing to work out of town and in remote locations on a regular basis.
Requirements
- Ability to lift more than 50lbs.
- Ability to spend majority of day standing and/or walking.
- Willingness and ability to travel Monday to Friday, throughout MB and SK
- Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Ability to lead and maintain a respectful working environment for your team.
Job Details:
- Full time, Monday to Friday
- $32.50 - $40.00/hr depending on experience
- Benefits package
- Cell Phone allowance
- Boot Allowance
- Weekly overtime opportunities
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: $32.50-$40.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 50 per week
Benefits:
- Company car
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Supplemental pay types:
- Overtime pay
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 2024-04-08