Job Description

Subsidiary: Miller Paving Limited

Location: Halifax, NS

About Us:

The Miller Group is on a mission to build greatness, starting with our biggest asset, our people. We invest in employees by providing the tools and support they need to accomplish their professional goals and succeed in their roles to build a long, rewarding career with us. We\'re always on the lookout for talented people to join our team and contribute to our success. Miller\'s proud reputation is based on improving the transportation infrastructure across the country by excelling in construction, technical & maintenance services and materials production since 1917.

Cumberland Paving and Contracting is part of Miller Paving Atlantic, based in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. Cumberland Paving and Contracting provides the public and private sectors with road construction, paving, road and structure rehabilitation, engineering construction, aggregate-based materials, highway operations, and maintenance services.

As an Asphalt Crew Foreperson, You Will:

• Order procurement of tools, equipment, and materials to be delivered at specified times to meet work schedules
• Direct the activities and performance of the crew and subcontractors
• Provide leadership and supervision to the Asphalt Crew
• Inspect work in progress to ensure quality meets specifications
• Review work in progress and adjust schedules accordingly
• Track quantities and production
• Deal with clients in a professional and productive manner
• Be flexible with work assignments and resources such as equipment, labour, and materials
• Conduct safety talks with staff to review policies and practices
• Ensure safety practices are followed by the crew
• Review completed work; ensure appropriate documentation is completed

What You\'ll Bring:

• Mechanical knowledge or previous experience as foreman, an asset
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in asphalt operations
• Knowledge of all paving equipment, paving process, and industry requirements
• Superb leadership and experience in the supervision of staff
• Must have a valid class 5 driver\'s license with driver\'s abstract meeting Miller\'s expectations
• Ability to effectively use MS Office including but not limited to MS Teams and Outlook; ability to learn and utilize computer software
• Ability to operate in a fast paced and demanding environment in a safe and effective manner
• Effective communication skills, and ability to work well in a team
• High attention to detail and the ability to think critically
• Willingness to work extended hours, weekends, and holidays as required
• Travel is required

Miller is proud to provide this unique career opportunity, we offer continuous learning, opportunity for growth, and a competitive compensation package. At our core; we are our people. We succeed because we respect our people and invest in their development, safety and well-being. Miller is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that diversity and inclusion are key attributes to building greatness. Miller\'s core values of Integrity and Community welcomes everyone, at work and in the community, and our value of Accountability, means that we own our actions, our decisions and our results. As a Miller employee, this will ultimately be your commitment to our inclusive culture.

We will contact candidates selected for an interview. Accommodation for applications with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process when requested.

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