Foreman Operator

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

In this role you will be responsible for a variety of different tasks throughout the day as instructed by the site supervisor. You will manage the maintenance and inspection of provided equipment. Operate equipment in a professional and safe manner and continuously demonstrate effort to improve operations by working cooperatively with the team. In this role you will be responsible for arriving on site on time with a willingness to work on a variety of different tasks throughout the day. This role will require travel to project sites throughout Canada (90% travel).

Role accountabilities:

The Foreman Operator will be responsible for the maintenance and inspection of provided equipment. Following instructions from supervisor on site work with subcontractors and other site stakeholders to carry out tasks as instructed with safety in mind is paramount to this role. The successful candidate will be prepared to complete heavy equipment operations in a variety of weather conditions and operate equipment in a professional and safe manner. Operators will be required to complete a competency test for knowledge of equipment, inspection, maintenance, and operation. The successful candidate must demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless service. This successful candidate:

• May be required to go through background checks for some project sites
• Have a willingness to occasionally work long hours, atypical hours or weekends
• Follow site rules and company policies
• Frequent travel within Canada
  
  

Qualifications & Experience:

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of equipment operation on equipment, with construction experience
• Must have valid driver’s license and means of travel to construction sites and hold valid tickets for Heavy Equipment
  
  

Key Skills/Attributes:

The Foreman Operator must be proficient at operating Heavy Equipment (Excavator, Bulldozer) to complete a variety of tasks (bulk excavation, loading trucks, fine grade work, trenching, backfilling, and etc.) and have a strong ability to learn quickly, analyze information, and problem solve. Other experience required for the role includes:

• Proven ability to communicate and work with coworkers and supervision in a positive manner
• Previous experience in Heavy Civil Construction
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to perform routine maintenance (inspections, greasing, fueling)
• Proven ability to take instructions from supervision on site and carry out tasks as instructed unsupervised, with safety in mind
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience running rock trucks, skid steers are an asset
• Any additional construction training including: MOL Step Up to Safety, WHMIS, First Aid, Chainsaw Tickets, Propane Tickets, Forklift Tickets, Heavy Equipment Training, Health and Safety Rep Training, Fall Arrest, Working at Heights, Confined Space Entry, Hoisting and Rigging, Elevating Work Platform, Traffic Control/Signaling, Excavation Safety or others is an asset
  
  

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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