Job Opportunities Crew Lead-Asphalt Screed

Position Summary

During summer construction season this position has the ability to operate and understand all aspects of the Asphalt Paver while primarily managing an Asphalt Paving crew that delivers a variety of city-wide operational services including construction maintenance and preservation of City infrastructure. During the winter season this position is the primary operator of Equipment Operator IV or lower equipment used in the maintenance of winter roads. This position reports to a supervisor.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead organize and supervise crews in the construction maintenance and preservation of streets sidewalks alleys and related infrastructure.
• Operate and maintain equipment to refine surfaces perform repairs and ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Inspect monitor and assess equipment and work processes; perform minor repairs and identify required maintenance.
• Train mentor and supervise employees to ensure safe respectful and efficient field operations in compliance with legislation policies and standards.
• Monitor productivity quality expenditures and equipment usage to improve efficiency and performance.
• Recommend improvements to maintenance programs procedures materials equipment and staffing.
• Enforce compliance with Occupational Health and Safety regulations and City policies.
• Interpret and communicate specifications blueprints manuals and work orders to ensure understanding and compliance.
• Ensure accurate completion of time production and activity reports.
• Requisition and manage materials tools and supplies within authorized limits; maintain inventories.
• Coordinate with other supervisors and teams to schedule and prioritize work to meet operational goals and deadlines.
• Evaluate infrastructure assets and services for performance safety and compliance.
• Investigate and respond to public or internal inquiries with professionalism and customer service focus.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to roadway operations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

WINTER SEASON

• Required to operate as assigned equipment that is identified as Operator IV or lower classification and used in the performance of road maintenance activities.
• Perform related duties as required.

Key Qualifications

• Grade twelve (12) or General Education Development (GED) equivalency. Candidates must successfully complete GED within the designated probationary period.
• Minimum of 8000 hours experience in roadways operations with 2000 hours in supervisory capacity coupled with 2000 hours of Asphalt Screed experience. Candidates must possess or be willing and able to complete a recognized supervisory development program (i.e. Alberta Chapter Canadian Public Works CPWA III).
• Demonstrated supervisory leadership and project management abilities to plan and organize operational projects activities resources and staff.
• Demonstrated ability to operate roadway equipment efficiently and safely.
• Knowledge of supervisory and leadership principles and practices.
• Diverse knowledge of roadway design materials construction preservation and operations.
• Knowledge of applicable rules and regulations of the Provincial Occupational Health and Safety Act and the City of Regina Occupational Health and Safety Manual pertaining to roadway operations.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret understand and manage work in accordance with the general rules and regulations of the Provincial Occupational Health and Safety Act and expectations of City of Reginas policies standards practises and guidelines.
• Ability to make technical and business computations compilations estimates analysis and evaluations.
• Demonstrated ability to listen understand and respond to public and internal inquires/concerns both verbally and in written form in an acceptable sensitive positive and respectful manner.
• Ability to prevent and resolve conflict and establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to operate computer equipment and office productivity software such as Excel Word etc. to enter and retrieve data prepare computations reports and send electronic mail.
• Ability to resolve labour relations issues and interpret local union agreement to effectively and efficiently manage the work crew.
• Demonstrated ability to create and maintain a safe respectful and innovative work environment.

Working/Other Conditions

• Must possess a valid Class 5 Licence with an air brake endorsement with the capability to upgrade to a 1A Licence.
• Must obtain the necessary equipment certification for identified Operator IV equipment within the probationary period.
• Must be able and willing to perform work of a physical nature in field environments and inclement conditions.
• Must be willing to perform overtime work shift and/or irregular hours.

Please visit this link to see the full job description: Requirements:

• Successful candidates may be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check per the City of Reginas Criminal Record Check Policy.
• Proof of education is required.
• Additional assessments may be conducted to evaluate competencies skills and knowledge.

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