Oakpark Powerline Services is seeking Civil Construction Foreman experienced with supervising crews for their civil construction team that operates primarily in Southern Manitoba this position will report to the Division Superintendent.
Oakpark provides a comprehensive range of utility services including underground pipe and cabling, Gas line installation, fiber installation, in-ground vaults. Oakpark has is own fleet of heavy equipment to complement the line of work and performs all work with its own fleet. Oakpark has a wide range of customers and performs work on new developments around Winnipeg and through out Manitoba.
This position will be reporting to the head office near St Norbert, Manitoba and therefore the right candidate must be able to make that commute on a daily basis. Project locations will vary.
We offer:
- Industry leading wages based on experience
- Additional living allowance when working away from home
- Monday to Friday schedule - Saturdays as needed
- Benefits
- Company matched pension
Job Duties:
- Supervise a crew ensuring that project timelines are met
- Able to provide coaching, guidance and feedback ensuring all rules are adhered to
- Ability to identify potential obstacles or delays
- Communicate with management and field staff
- Ability to pay attention to detail, follow instruction and communicate effectively
- Operate large vehicles and heavy equipment
- Working under strict timelines
- Participating in on site work with their crew
Requirements:
- Class 3 license
- Ability to lift over 50lbs
- Able to work with little to no supervision
- Able to communicate professionally with management and colleagues
- High level of tolerance to ambiguity and rapidly changing/pivoting schedules
- Ability to successfully complete CN e-Railsafe
Working Conditions:
- Physically demanding and mostly outdoors in all weather conditions
The successful candidate will be required to pass a criminal record check
Please submit your resume and cover letter via Indeed only, internal candidates may apply within. We thank all those who are interested in the position however only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Oakpark Powerline Services' head office is located on Highway 75, 3 miles south of Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Oakpark Powerline Services Ltd. is a COR certified High Voltage Line company with extensive rail experience that provides our customers with a comprehensive range of high and low voltage electrical construction and maintenance services including but not limited to rail power signals and communications, rail protection, overhead powerline construction and maintenance, substation construction, maintenance and inspections, underground distribution construction and maintenance, fiber optic cable system installation, street lighting installation and maintenance, horizontal directional drilling and water pressure vacuum excavation. Oakpark Powerline also performs a wide variety of civil construction work and is available for emergency work 24/7.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Extended health care
Application question(s):
- I understand that this position requires the ability to commute to Oakpark's head office near St. Norbert, MB and am able to make the commute on a daily basis, if required
Experience:
- Supervisor: 3 years (preferred)
- Civil Construction: 5 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Class 5 license, or higher (required)
Work Location: In person
