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Paving Foreperson

$45.5 per hour
Full-time

BA Blacktop Ltd. is currently looking for a team-oriented, hands-on, and experienced Paving Foreperson to join our crew in the Fraser Valley.

JOB PURPOSE

The Paving Foreperson is the first in command under the supervision of the Superintendent and oversees the execution of work on the job site. 

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

Site Safety

  • Maintain strong safety and liability awareness
  • Lead daily work plans and weekly Tailgate Safety meetings
  • Conduct Red Alert reviews and monthly site safety inspections
  • Ensure proper use of PPE by all crew members
  • Identify, report, and address Near Misses and hazards as needed
  • Report incidents/accidents promptly and participate in investigations
  • Ensure compliance with OH&S manual and WorkSafeBC regulations
  • Promote safe work practices, considering risks and liabilities
  • Keep sites clean and hazard-free
  • Oversee housekeeping and equipment/vehicle cleanliness and maintenance

Coordinate/Schedule Onsite Work  

  • Supervise daily and weekly operations
  • Monitor progress and ensure deadlines are met
  • Confirm all necessary work order info is available before starting
  • Review project requirements (quantities, cost codes, production rate, drawings …) with Superintendent
  • Perform or verify project survey/layout as needed
  • Monitor application, quantities, and production to optimize yield and plant orders
  • Reinforce the disciplinary program
  • Communicate schedules to all on-site workers
  • Lead and direct crew daily based on site needs
  • Organize site logistics: trucks, equipment, materials, and subcontractors (flaggers, QC, sweepers, transport…)
  • Maintain regular communication with plant operator
  • Deliver work on time, to quality standards
  • Monitor work to reduce costs and maximize efficiency

Quality of Work

  • Monitor mix temperature, rolling patterns, and mat surface appearance
  • Correct deficiencies and report them via NCR process
  • Provide accurate mix quantities to minimize waste

Training and Development

  • Monitor, train and develop crew members 
  • Ensure new/young workers are trained prior to complete the New Worker Program 

Equipment Management  

  • Provide all necessary material/equipment to operators to perform daily equipment maintenance
  • Ensure equipment operators perform daily maintenance, fueling, greasing, fluid level checks, and overall condition checks of equipment daily
  • Ensure operators complete detailed DFERS daily/Ensure vehicle drivers complete detailed Pre-trips daily
  • Communicate equipment issues and breakdowns with the equipment department

Reporting and Record Keeping

  • Complete Daily Quantity Reports and Extra Work Orders
  • Prepare and submit accurate Papyrus timesheets daily
  • Maintain daily notes of work site activities, issues, and instructions

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential Qualifications

  • Heavy a strong and growing knowledge of paving/construction activities and processes
  • Have a strong and growing knowledge of specifications (MoTI, MMCD, local government specifications)
  • Ability to organize all field aspects needed on-site to begin and complete a job
  • Possess general computer skills
  • Ability to measure and calculate length, surface, volumes, and quantities
  • Have a working knowledge of all the equipment on site
  • Have a strong knowledge of the electronic system
  • Excellent leadership and communication skills
  • Strong communication skills with clients and the public
  • A desire to learn and teach; a passion to excel and to strive to get the most out of employees
  • WHMIS
  • Occupational First aid Level 1
  • Traffic Control Person Training
  • Papyrus Training
  • Intelex Training
  • Screed / Paver Operation

Desirable Qualifications

  • Site Plan Reading Course (BCIT)
  • Public Works Course (BCIT)
  • Construction Management Courses
  • Occupational First aid Level 2
  • Wirtgen / Cat Equipment Training
  • Heavy Duty Trailer Endorsement Training 

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS ON THE ROLE

Pay: From $45.50 per hour

Location: Fraser Valley Area

Entity

BA Blacktop, part of VINCI Construction Canada, was founded in the Province of British Columbia in 1956. We have grown to become a major general contractor and design-builder, with a progressive and multi-disciplined group of companies delivering specialized paving, concrete, milling, reclaiming and recycling services, as well as multi-span bridge construction and innovative concrete structure solutions to clients throughout British Columbia. 

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