CONSTRUCTION FOREMAN – JETTING CREW

RFNOW Inc. is seeking applications from motivated individuals interested in helping lead our crews on our Construction and Maintenance Team. Our Construction Foreman – Jetting Crew will demonstrate hands-on leadership for our Jetting Crews on individual worksites across the region by role-modelling safe and efficient work processes, assigning tasks, providing training, and problem-solving. They will provide day-to-day coaching and guidance to our operators and labourers who are integral in the efficient preparation, construction, and installation of our fibreoptic infrastructure.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Previous field construction experience is required.
• Knowledge of jetting equipment, compressors, and mini-hoe
• Experience reading job plans and utility locates to ensure approvals for builds
• Supervisory experience and knowledge of the telecom industry are both assets.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with heavy equipment for underground construction (backhoe, cats, drilling, hydro vac) would be considered an asset but willing to train suitable applicants

REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift more than 50 lbs.
• Ability to spend the majority of the day standing and/or walking.
• Willingness and ability to travel Monday to Friday, throughout MB and SK
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Ability to lead and maintain a respectful working environment for your team.
• Must have a minimum valid Class 3 license. – Class 1 is preferred.
• Working out of town and in remote locations on a regular basis

• Responsible for supervising Jetting Crew and ensuring crew responsibilities are being completed.
• Ensure fibre optic cable is being jetted into rural and town builds.
• Read job plans and locates.
• Problem-solving and coordinating daily activities on construction sites to ensure quality and efficient operations
• Planning to ensure required materials are on site, and there are sufficient manpower requirements to handle mechanical issues, or work scope changes.
• Communicate with the Superintendent about work activities, workflow, or any issues discovered through daily job planning.
• Complete and submit daily production reports: including but not limited to, as-built and quality control documents, ground disturbance checklists, truck and equipment pre-trips.
• Mentor new and existing workers on construction best practices and promote a culture of safety.
• Facilitate communication with crew members through Toolbox meetings, Safety Memos, and mentorship.
• Ensure RFNOW and MB/SK OH&S standards, policies and procedures are understood and followed by all employees.
• Ensure all incidents are reported (near misses, property damage, injuries, environmental, etc.) before the end of the shift.
• Successfully Interact with consumers and the public on a daily basis.