Lead Hand - Excavation & Shoring

Mainland is hiring! We are looking for an experienced Lead Hand - Excavation & Shoring to join our team.
The Mainland Group of Companies is a multidisciplinary construction service provider specializing in all civil works and excavation such as site services, residential subdivisions, roads, highways, bridges, excavation, shoring, commercial site development and large industrial infrastructure projects.
The Lead Hand - Excavation & Shoring will be responsible for supervising and coordinating daily activities of the crews, working with the Foreman to plan work and to ensure all necessary resources (people, materials, and equipment) are in place each day.
Duties & Responsibilities - what you'll be doing
Work safely in a construction site and promote a safe work environmentadhering to safety policies and procedures including participation in safety meetings.
Provide direction to the crews throughout the day and then keep the crews updated and on track with the daily schedule, providing advice and guidance directed by the foreman
Assist foreman with communicating job progress, information and updates to inspectors and internal departments
Ensure pre-locate are performed for all existing utilities that may conflict with job site activities
Attend meetings to discuss job production, schedule, conflicts and provide toolbox updates to crews
Assist foreman with training and development of crews
Understand and support full compliance with Mainland Safety Management Plan (SMP) requirements by all employees and sub-contractors
Understand and support full compliance with Mainland Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure the integrity of the QMS is maintained
Incorporatehealth, safety, quality, and environment expectations into the planning of all projects and work
Visibly promote health, safety, quality, and environment in the workplace through actions, example, and attitude
Qualifications, Experience & Skill Set
Min 2 years, prefer 5+ years of experience as a Lead Hand with a solid understanding of Shoring and Excavation construction
Must have a thorough knowledge of construction projects from start to finish and an ability review plans
Must be able to interact with professionalism and courtesy with all clients and members of the public
Strongmentoring and leadership skills - ability tomentor and lead all members of the crewwhile assisting them with responsibilities
Must possess valid Class 5 Driver's License and be able to travel to sites across region
Maintain quality results of work to be done
Maintain equipment and promptly report any maintenance issues
Good communications ability, able to work with variety of individuals
Work as a team with other crew members on daily activities of the site
First aid, confined space, and fall protection training is an asset
Understanding of Safety and ability to communicate Safety issues as they arise
Must be physically fit, able to spend most or all shift standing, walking, lifting, and carrying, working hands-on in an outdoor environment in all types of weather
Flexibility with hours worked, including overtime and weekend work as needed
Willingness to learn and possibly work across both our divisions (deep excavation and civil site services)
Must be local to the Lower Mainland
What we offer:
Union wages and benefits (CLAC Local 68, Excavation & Shoring)
Training and developmental opportunities
Strong emphasis on safety
At Mainland, we believe that our people are our greatest asset. We are dedicated to attracting, developing, recognizing and retaining talented employees, and offer a fun, respectful and supportive working environment. Our dedicated team is hardworking, personable, and passionate about safety and delivering quality results.
#J-18808-Ljbffr