The Miller Group Road Maintenance Foreperson - Thunder Bay, Canada - Colas

Colas

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Thunder Bay, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Subsidiary:
Miller Paving Limited

Location:
Kakabeka, ON

About Us:

The Miller Group is on a mission to build greatness, starting with our biggest asset, our people.

We invest in employees by providing the tools and support they need to accomplish their professional goals and succeed in their roles to build a long, rewarding career with us.

We're always on the lookout for talented people to join our team and contribute to our success.

Miller's proud reputation is based on improving the transportation infrastructure across the country by excelling in construction, technical & maintenance services and materials production since 1917.

Miller Maintenance proudly provides maintenance services on maintenance contracts for the Ministry of Transportation through the province of Ontario.

Our leadership in the Ontario road and highway maintenance industry is based on our commitment to continuous improvement through education, innovation, safety, and training.

The home base location for this role is flexible within the contract areas, including
Dawson, Shabaqua, and Kekebeka.

What Does A Foreperson Do?:

The Foreperson will work with the day-to-da field maintenance operations on all highway infrastructures within the Maintenance Contract. The Foreperson will also assist in the patrol for deficiencies throughout the contract area.

As a Foreperson, You Will:

Promote, lead, and execute a Safety-First culture for all employees, subcontractors, and consultants in compliance with Miller's Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) polices and ensure contractual Health, Safety and Environmental obligations for the staff and public are met
Provide guidance to team members by leading safety meetings and inspections
Drive quality, efficiency, and productivity of the operation
Ensure work completed meets quality standards, that preparation and submittal of required reports, documentation and logs are completed
Estimate time, materials and equipment required to complete tasks
Call and schedule subcontractors and negotiate terms of service
Act as the primary point of contact for public inquiries, MTO authorities and staff in emergency situations
Identify training needs for staff. Coordinate and facilitate the trainings as needed
Ensure Job Hazard Analysis are reviewed
Understand the scope and sequencing of work, support patrollers to plan and prioritize work.
Monitor costs, understand cost allocation across different performance requirements of the contract and identify ways to control costs
Perform maintenance duties on highway infrastructures, as outlined in the contract performance measures
Assist with investigations and respond to inquiries from the general public, external agencies, and liaise with the area supervisor to resolve problems
Aid the Emergency Response team to implement an emergency plan in situations such as spills, accidents, inclement weather, etc.
Other tasks as required

What You'll Bring:

Minimum 2 years of experience in the highway maintenance and/or road construction industry
Solid knowledge and understanding of the applicable OH&S legislations, MTO standard, and Ontario Traffic Manual Book 7 traffic control
A valid Class DZ Driver's License or willingness to obtain one
Exceptional ability to multitask in a dynamic and fast paced environment
Superb interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills
Proficient computer skills in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.)
Willingness to work assigned days, nights and weekend shifts as required, and respond to calls after hours
Miller is proud to provide this unique career opportunity, we offer continuous learning, opportunity for growth, and a competitive compensation package. At our core; we are our people. We succeed because we respect our people and invest in their development, safety and wellbeing. Miller is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that diversity and inclusion are key attributes to building greatness. Miller's core values of Integrity and Community welcomes everyone, at work and in the community, and our value of Accountability, means that we own our actions, our decisions and our results. As a Miller employee, this will ultimately be your commitment to our inclusive culture._