Asphalt Plant Foreman

Terus Construction is an integrated road construction and materials manufacturing company, which has been building roads in British Columbia and the Yukon Territory for over 30 years through decentralized business centers.

Road construction, asphalt paving, aggregate production, hot mix asphalt and ready-mix concrete supply are the core activities. In addition, the Company acts as general contractor on civil construction projects, including excavation, utilities, concrete placement, sidewalks, and curbs, and in all kind of road construction related activities.

Over 800 jobs every year are performed through more than 20 decentralized business centers, such as highway rehabilitation, airport construction, industrial, municipal and commercial work, subdivisions. More than 550 employees are locally employed.

Terus Construction provides challenging and rewarding opportunities in an entrepreneurial, diverse, inclusive and respectful work environment. As our growth creates new career opportunities, likely there is the right one for you!

Mission

Terus Construction, a division of Colas Western Canada Inc., is seeking an Asphalt Plant Foreman to join our team in Prince George, BC.

 

Reporting to the Regional Construction Manager, the Asphalt Plant Foreman directs and manages all on-site construction workers, subcontractors and equipment, enforcing the company’s direction, policies, procedures and safety standards, while meeting construction deadlines. This position is a working foreman, who works alongside the crew.

Main Responsibilities

• Ensure the safe and efficient operation of the asphalt plant, using button controls and computer‑controlled blending systems to produce quality asphalt product.
• Demonstrate a specific and technical understanding of different mix designs, aggregates, AC oils, and test results.
• Perform maintenance and troubleshooting on equipment and electrical components of plants without compromising worker safety, the environment, or the quality of the asphalt product.
• Communicate with workers on and off the plant site on topics including the operating efficiency of the plant, asphalt order quantities, and technical and mechanical issues.
• Coordinate, communicate, and work with the Quality Control department to ensure high‑quality production of asphalt products.
• Perform daily walk‑around inspections of the plant site, noting and addressing any issues.
• Demonstrate an ability to plan ahead, adjusting start times and loading times to ensure both timeliness and efficiency in the production process.
• Communicate with the Paving Foreman and Superintendent to ensure production levels are being met and to determine next‑day quantities.
• Keep track of outgoing trucks and asphalt production numbers and statistics.
• Collect paperwork from the scale house and compare haul tickets to aggregate totalizer numbers and oil computer data.
• Complete daily records and plant reports based on quantities of aggregates and AC usage.
• Clean out the plant when the asphalt quantity has been met for the day.
• Order asphalt oil, burner fuel, and aggregates according to job quantities and demands.
• Perform and oversee the set‑up and take‑down of portable asphalt plants.
• Diesel slat chain and switch from day to night genset, recording how long the day genset ran.
• Ensure a solid understanding of, and compliance with, the principles of the company’s Code of Ethics.
• Other duties as required.

Experience and Knowledge Required for the Role

• Class 5 Driver’s License required
• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Training in Confined Space Entry/Monitor, Aerial Lift, and Fall Arrest preferred
• Minimum 2 years of experience operating, repairing, and maintaining asphalt equipment
• 1–2 years of supervisory experience required
• Experience in road construction is considered an asset

 

This is a unionized position with an anticipated wage of $49.05 CAD per hour. The final compensation package will be determined based on factors including the candidate's job-related knowledge, skills, and experience 

Terus Construction offers opportunities for qualified people who want to grow in our high-performance organization including competitive salary and benefits package, along with in-house training, an incredible work environment, and career advancement opportunities.

Must be able to meet all safety requirements including pre-employment drug/alcohol testing.

We would like to thank all applicants for submitting their resume. However only applicants selected to be interviewed will be contacted.