Construction Foreman - Plow Crew

CONSTRUCTION FOREMAN – Plow Crew

RFNOW Inc. is seeking applications from motivated individuals interested in helping lead our crews on our Construction and Maintenance Team. Our ConstructionForeman - Plow Crewwill demonstrate hands-on leadership for our Plow 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.

Reports To: Construction – Superintendent

General Responsibilities:

• Supervise 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.
• Mentor new and existing workers on construction best practices and promote a culture of safety.
• Ensure RFNOW and MB/SK OH&S standards, policies and procedures are understood and followed by all employees.
• Facilitate communication with crew members through Toolbox meetings, Safety Memos.
• Ensure all incidents are reported (near misses, property damage, injuries, environmental, etc.) before the end of the shift.
• Complete and submit daily reports/as built and quality control documents.
• Maintain Crew equipment and vehicles.
• Plow conduit and fiber safely and effectively
• Daylight any other utilities that need to be crossed.
• Be familiar with and conduct self according to RFNOW Inc Policy & Procedures

Qualifications & Experience:

• Previous field construction experience is required.
• Experience with utility locates and working around existing utilities.
• Supervisory experience and knowledge of the telecom industry are both assets.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with heavy equipment for underground construction (backhoe, cats, drilling, hydrovac) would be considered an asset but willing to train suitable applicants.
• Must have valid Class 1 or 3 licence.
• 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
• 100 hours biweekly
• $32.50 - $40/hr depending on experience
• Benefits Package
• 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

Ability to Relocate:

• Virden, MB: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person