General Foreman/Forewoman Underground Utilities

At Golderado, we're constantly pushing the limits of what we've done in the past - propelling ourselves toward bigger and better opportunities, while exploring new market sectors and services. So, it only seems natural that we'd hire people who have their own voice and aren't afraid to use it. These are people who are simultaneously critical, creative and captivated by construction. They make our business their business and follow a path that with continuous learning and an innovative spirit leads them to be recognized as leaders in the industry. We hire these types of people knowing they are as diverse as we are, and they come on board because they share our core values. Then we simply give them the freedom to take their career (and Golderado) further.

Key Information:

-Hours: Based on a 44-hour work week; however, overtime is required during the busy season. -Must be willing to working evenings and weekends when needed. -Hourly rate is dependent on experience. -Health benefits and vacation pay offered.

Job Description:

• Work with Superintendents, Project Managers, and sub-contractors to increase safety awareness and improve safety practices.
• Contribute to creating and execute safety plan.
• Must have undergrounds experience
• Implement excavating and backfilling execution plans.
• Responsible for safety on site.
• Lead and assist in weekly safety meetings on sites.
• Lead and participate in toolbox meetings.
• Assist in investigation and reporting of incidents.
• Supervise workers and coach them to higher safety culture and productivity.
• Knowledgeable on operating heavy equipment, cleaning and lubricate equipment, and refill equipment tanks.
• Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment, secure special attachments to equipment.
• Operate two-way radios and other communication equipment, perform minor repairs to equipment.
• Fine grading and finishing, sloping and banking, backfilling, ditching, excavating.
• Ensure that all quality documents are being signed off.
• Receive and sign permits for work inside live operating plants.
• Coordinate survey crews and interpret grade stakes.

Experience and Certification Requirements:

• A minimum of five years of experience in equipment required.
• A heavy equipment operator certificate or equivalent is required.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in a supervisory role or equivalent is required.
• 3-5 years of Underground Utilities construction experience is required.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• A driver's abstract is required and must be obtained no more than 30 days prior to employment start date.
• CSTS 2020 or SCOT and WHMIS 2015 required.
• You have the ability to quickly identify problem situations, evaluate alternative causes and produce workable solutions and work positively within a team to achieve a common goal.
• You have experience in road construction, civil, earthworks and/or water and sewer.
• Support the "As-Built" function.
• Leadership for Safety Excellence. (LSE Proficiency level certified)
• Proficient English language skills required.

**Education:**Completion of high school or equivalent is required.

Go ahead and be yourself. We'll pay you for it!

We are an equal opportunity employer. While only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview, be sure to continually check our website for other related positions as they are posted.