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FORBES BROS LTD

I spent 5yrs working at Forbes and achieved several advances in my career. The ownership group are hardworking, aggresssive lineman turned businessmen that work hard to keep the projects coming. The manager of Transmission projects is an exceptional person who truly cares about the men and women that report to him. At the time of my employment with Forbes I worked on many projects from coast to coast. I would recommend them to anyone willing to put in an honest days work.

They pay well......that's about it. Like to cut corners whenever possible. Seen a lot of safety issues hence them changing there names to Forbes from RS. Could no longer get work because of safety records and shotty work.Bid on jobs with sister company from Saskatchwen, (Remcon) Also hired TFW's (Temporary foreign Workers)  that were supposed to be qualified journeyman, but really weren't as Canadian apprentices had to show them everything. Hence lack of work as companies realized this and they couldn't get contracts.   Zero loyalty to their staff.

A complete disconnect between the office and the field. a couple PM's are good, one I'm not sure how he got his position. Foremen pretty much carry the company. Lots of office politics started with management, group of yard hen's that'll rat and throw people under the bus to appease the almighty area foreman. 

This place is a mess. Unless you are good with dealing politics instead of working, you'll do great. 



Overall, not a bad outfit to work for. Pay could be better for experienced truckers and operators. If you're a lineman, they will treat you like gold. Everyone else is disposable. Safety is a big deal until it gets in the way of production. Then it goes out the window but that being said, most outfits are like that I guess. This place has its pros and cons just like any other big company. I was happy for the opportunity to work for these guys and I'd go work for them again if I needed to.

The company preached they were a family but they didn't treat you like one. Manager was not very pleasant, was rude and micro managed. Lots of gossip in the team. Special treatment given to co workers who were "friends" of management.  They stated hybrid role but be wary of that statement. Very stressful . Stay away . No room for advancement.

This company loves to preach safety, safety, safety.... but when the work is being done, they don’t practice.
They have workers doing 12-18 hour days, and running way over on driving hours making log books inaccurate.  Also, they have drivers from other Provinces using a Class 3 license to drive tridem trucks with trailers, which is a Class 1.
If you have any issues with your work, then they will find anyway to get rid of you.

Do not waste your time if you’re looking for an HDD position. They claim to follow an industry standard and have competitive rates but that could not be further from the truth. You are overworked, underpaid and any concerns you have are ignored if they impact their bottom line.

If you like having a life, and the possibility of going home after a shift, don’t work here. Management is constantly rushing work and pushes production over safety every day. The day-to-day decisions are made by guys who are scared of heights and have actually never done any line work before. It’s embarassing.

Not a job for a family person, because you won't be home to see them very often. You will make a ton of money, but you will work longer than legally allowed. Usually not by choice, and get made fun of for bringing it up.

All the supervisors are friendly as the employees in the field, all great people to work with and great benefits with a good turn around schedule! Enjoyed working with Forbes bros in Newfoundland.

Top Job Titles	Average salary
Driver 5 salaries reported	$35.21 per hour
Truck driver 4 salaries reported	$35.30 per hour
Line technician 4 salaries reported	$48.24 per hour
Laborer 1 salary reported	$21.39 per hour
Heavy equipment mechanic 3 salaries reported	$50.00 per hour

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