Checker (Summer Works Period) (23 Weeks) (Bible Hill)

The Government of Nova Scotia•Bible Hill, NS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the Project Engineer or Operations Supervisor, the Checker monitors the delivery and distribution of materials at highway construction and maintenance sites. Duties will be assigned in accordance with Maintenance or Construction services operational needs. The Checker is responsible for monitoring and documenting the delivery, placement, and use of construction materials at highway construction and maintenance sites. This role ensures materials, quantities, and work activities meet project specifications, contract requirements, departmental standards, and Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) regulations. Key duties include observing material delivery and placement; verifying materials against weigh tickets and delivery slips; measuring and recording project stations; and visually assessing grading and spread rates. The Checker reviews, processes, and records weigh tickets, maintains accurate daily records and cumulative material totals, and submits complete documentation to the Area Office. The Checker identifies and reports discrepancies, quality concerns, unused materials, unusual circumstances, and unsafe work conditions to the appropriate supervisor. In addition to the responsibilities outlined above, a Checker may be assigned the duties of an Inspector and/or Weigher, as well as the following: Transport gravel and asphalt samples to the nearest mobile testing lab. Assist the Engineering & Survey Technician (EST) with loading, unloading, transporting, positioning, holding and reading of survey equipment and materials. Assist EST in the execution of surveying work, including neat and accurate recording of relevant survey information. Place and mark survey and reference points at designated locations with paint, by driving stakes into the ground, or with other materials as directed by the EST. Cut and clear brush and trees from line of survey when required using power and/or hand saws. Other related duties may be assigned as required.

Requirements

Grade 12 completion or an acceptable equivalent of education and experience.
Familiarity with vehicle weights and dimensions, regulations and road weight designations.
Working knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) Act and related requirements.
Proficiency in the use of chainsaws and brush saws for vegetation and tree clearing.
Ability to read and interpret design plans and technical documents, with a strong aptitude for mathematics.
Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
Strong time management and organizational skills, with keen attention to detail.
Effective interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) to liaise with staff, contractors, and the traveling public.
Consistently demonstrates professionalism, courtesy, and a high standard of client and customer service.
WHMIS 2015 training.
Standard/Intermediate First Aid certification.
Liquid Anti-Strip training.
Temporary Workplace Signing accreditation.
Traffic Control Person accreditation.
A valid Class 5 drivers’ license and access to a reliable motor vehicle.
Acceptable driver abstract must be submitted before employment begins.
Transport to and from various work sites in personal vehicle is required, including the use of a personal vehicle to carry incidental materials necessary to perform assigned duties (e.g., checker’s book, drawings, specifications, weigh slip envelopes, etc.).

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with highway construction and maintenance, the trucking industry, or surveying and/or the ability to read drawings is considered an asset.
Nova Scotia Forest Products Association Tree Felling certification.
Erosion & Sediment Control certification.
CPR certification.
Transportation of Dangerous Goods certification.
Fall Protection certification.
Chainsaw Safety certification.

Responsibilities

Monitoring and documenting the delivery, placement, and use of construction materials at highway construction and maintenance sites.
Ensuring materials, quantities, and work activities meet project specifications, contract requirements, departmental standards, and Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) regulations.
Observing material delivery and placement.
Verifying materials against weigh tickets and delivery slips.
Measuring and recording project stations.
Visually assessing grading and spread rates.
Reviewing, processing, and recording weigh tickets.
Maintaining accurate daily records and cumulative material totals.
Submitting complete documentation to the Area Office.
Identifying and reporting discrepancies, quality concerns, unused materials, unusual circumstances, and unsafe work conditions to the appropriate supervisor.
Transporting gravel and asphalt samples to the nearest mobile testing lab.
Assisting the Engineering & Survey Technician (EST) with loading, unloading, transporting, positioning, holding and reading of survey equipment and materials.
Assisting EST in the execution of surveying work, including neat and accurate recording of relevant survey information.
Placing and marking survey and reference points at designated locations with paint, by driving stakes into the ground, or with other materials as directed by the EST.
Cutting and clearing brush and trees from line of survey when required using power and/or hand saws.