Job Order Detail

Description

The R.M. of Glenside No. 377 is seeking applications for the position of Assistant Foreman/Grader Operator.
Duties to include but not limited to operating graders for the maintenance and repair of municipal roads as well as other various heavy equipment, assisting in road repair, and installing culverts. As well as assuming all duties of the Foreman in their absence.

Position to start As soon as possible.

The R.M. offers a comprehensive benefits package including short term and long-term Disability, Municipal Employees Pension Plan and health & dental. The R.M. offers competitive wages.

Key Duties and responsibilities:

Operate a grader to complete road maintenance, grading, gravel reclamation and minor road construction.
Ensure roads are maintained and repaired (culverts) on a priority basis and ability to repair machinery and attachments.
Manage shop inventory, log work, log and report inspections and ensure safety procedures are followed and fully maintained daily.
Attend a portion of monthly meetings of Council to summarize monthly activities and to provide recommendations to Council on maintenance-related matters.
The Municipal Assistant Foreman receives directives from Council and works in close cooperation with both Council and the Administrator in support of the public works department within the Municipality, in the absence of the Foreman.
Co-ordinate the activities and timetables of the RM's maintenance staff.
Good interpersonal skills and ability to establish effective working relationships with council, staff, contractors and ratepayers.

The successful applicant should possess:

Experience in maintenance and operation of heavy equipment including but not limited to grader, backhoe and gravel truck.
Supervision of projects and employees, along with planning experience.
Demonstrate attention to detail and be safety conscious
Transportation to and from the R.M. Shop is the employee's responsibility
Valid driver's license.