Employment Type
Full-time
Job Location
242006 Range Road 243, Wheatland County, Alberta, T1P 1J6
Date posted
April 18, 2024
Valid through
May 6, 2024
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Position title
Drainage Supervisor
Description

Job Number:

P24-11

Position Summary:

The Drainage Supervisor is responsible for providing assistance to the Road Repair Foreman with respect to overseeing the operation, care, and maintenance of the overland drainage system throughout Wheatland County. The Drainage Supervisor will provide back-up coverage for the Road Repair Foreman in their absence.

The Drainage Supervisor will also provide back-up support within other Public Works Operations as required.

Responsibilities
  • Participate in the coordination, supervision, and training of Road Repair Crew staff.
  • Facilitate the replacement and maintenance of road culverts, including bridge size culverts, perform regular ditch maintenance, and perform site specific road repairs.
  • Perform inspections, investigate concerns, and make recommendations regarding drainage related issues, and aid in the development and performance of corrective actions and mitigative measures.
  • Operate excavators, dozers, skid steers, graders, gravel trucks, and a variety of other equipment in the performance of daily operations.
  • During the winter season, participate in the performance of snow clearing/plowing and sanding operations.
  • Ensure adherence to all applicable Wheatland County policies and bylaws.
  • Ensure compliance with OH&S including attendance at safety meetings, being properly trained in OH&S related topics, and ensuring work is completed in a safe manner.
  • Appropriately, and in a timely manner complete administrative tasks when required.
  • Relate to and communicate with co-workers, management, customers, the public and vendors sincerely, clearly, tactfully, promptly and courteously; respond to inquiries and complaints promptly and professionally.
  • Perform tasks, consistent with the position, including special projects / assignments, as may be required on an ad hoc basis.
Qualifications
  • Valid Class 1 Alberta drivers’ licence
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience driving similar vehicles and hauling similar commodities is preferred
  • Minimum 3 years' excavator operating experience
  • Ability to operate a variety of other heavy construction equipment
  • Ability to operate a grade laser and read construction drawings
  • Related experience and education along with supervisory experience
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively with other team members, the public / County citizens, external agencies, etc.
Working Conditions
  • (Approximately) April – November (Summer Season) – Monday to Friday; 10 hours / day; 7:00 am- 5:00 pm;
  • (Approximately) December – March (Winter Season) – Monday to Friday; 8 hours / day; 8:00 am-4:30 pm
  • Occasional weekends, overtime, and on-call may be required