Water and Sewer Foreman - Steinbach, Canada - Swift Underground

Description

Company Description:

Swift Underground is an installation company located in Steinbach, MB. We use industry leading equipment and technologies to install, test, and deliver underground utilities in Manitoba. We are currently seeking a qualified individual to fill our underground water and sewer utilities roles.


Position Summary:


Essential Job Functions:

• Oversee the installation of water and sewer materials to meet or exceed Engineer and Owner requirements
• Lead multiple crews through a project, instructing each crew lead in the process
• Ensure crews daily hours and productions are properly submitted on time
• Conduct daily toolbox meetings outlining daily scope of work and associated hazards
• Work with the project Engineer or Owners representative through a project, understanding their concerns and ensuring communication is strong
• Assist the Estimator and Project Management teams site visits, bidding, and preinstallation testing
• Work out of town is mandatory, likely 80% of our projects are outside the southeast of Manitoba. Projects inside 5 hours are typically Monday to Friday on site, while projects 5+ hours from Steinbach are on 10&4 rotations
• Troubleshoot and resolve utility support requests
• Work with the superintendent and project manager to get accurate field information for billing and administration
• Work with the superintendent to identify any additional billings to the contract and communicate the information to the project manager
• Coordinating and supervising the installation of valves, hydrants, couplings, and other fittings
• Assist in maintaining adequate equipment & material inventory

Position Qualifications:

• 3+ years water and sewer experience in a crew lead or foreman role
• 5+ years water and sewer experience overall
• Understand and practice safety policies and practices
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated manual dexterity, ability to climb ladders, and able to lift and carry 75+lbs
• Basic knowledge of Windows operating systems

Salary:
$35.00-$55.00 per hour


Expected hours:
per week


Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company car
• Company events
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Onsite parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime

pay


Experience:

• Construction: 5 years (required)

Ability to Commute:

• Steinbach, MB R5G 1Y1 (required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Steinbach, MB R5G 1Y1: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
In person