Excavation Foreman - Montague Gold Mines, Canada - Ocean Contractors Limited

Ocean Contractors Limited

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Montague Gold Mines, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Job description

Reporting to the Site Superintendent, The Excavation Foreman is responsible for supervising laborer's and equipment operators performing work activities relating to digging and removal of earth in construction projects, i.e.

parking lots, streets, sidewalks, pathways etc.

DUTIES

Supervise an assigned work crew
Receive and prioritize daily work assignments and make crew work assignments
Observe work in progress and provide guidance and direction on work procedures and techniques to laborer's and operators
Ensure onsite truck coordination, removal of materials
Monitor supply of aggregates and additional supplies needed to complete the job
Complete work activity sheets to report jobs completed, providing information on material used, location of work site, heavy equipment used and crew work assignments
Inform Site Supervisor of performance or operational problems at work sites
Ensure safe work procedures and safe work practices are followed at work sites, including but not limited to daily tailgate meetings
Ensure barricades and other safety equipment are set up and in place while work is in progress

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Ability to evaluate alternatives in order to make the best overall decisions based on service requirements while performing in a fastpaced environment with rapidly changing priorities
Strong problem solving and decisionmaking ability
Adaptability and flexibility
Selfmanaged and highly motivated
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and listen to people of different opinions
Prior management / supervisory experience would be considered an asset
Five years or more experience in road construction would be considered and asset