- Step into a leadership role where your expertise shapes the infrastructure of your community
- Earn competitive union wages starting up to $48/hour, plus full benefits, pension, and annual safety bonuses
- Join a trusted name in construction and take the next step in your career with opportunities to grow and lead major Lower Mainland projects
About Mainland Construction Materials
The Mainland Construction Materials family has been proudly supplying high-quality construction products and relationship-driven services since 1970. With our head office, manufacturing facilities, and supply points located throughout the Greater Vancouver and Lower Mainland, we’ve played a key role in shaping local communities through road building and material supply for residential, commercial, marine, and environmental projects.
At Mainland, we take pride in living our values, attracting and developing exceptional people, and working collaboratively with our customers to deliver the highest possible value. If you’re seeking a career that offers challenging work, long-term growth, and the opportunity to make a tangible impact—both within the company and the community—join our team. You’ll be part of a group of over 280 driven professionals who bring passion, dedication, and pride to everything they do.
For more information, please visit our website: mainlandcm.com/
About the Opportunity
Mainland Construction Materials is currently looking for a full-time Milling Foreperson or Senior Operator to join our Winvan Paving team, working on road projects throughout the Lower Mainland, B.C.
Reporting to the Superintendent, this hands-on role plays an essential part in Mainland’s milling and roadbuilding operations. Depending on experience, you may join as a Senior Operator with strong technical expertise in heavy equipment operation, or as a Foreperson leading a crew of approximately 10 employees. Either way, you’ll be responsible for ensuring daily site activities are completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards, contributing to the successful delivery of projects that shape the roads and infrastructure of our community.
More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Leading or supporting daily site operations on assigned milling or paving projects
- Operating milling machines and related heavy equipment safely and efficiently
- Promoting and maintaining a Safety-First culture, ensuring compliance with Mainland’s Environmental Health and Safety Program and provincial OHS regulations
- Conducting or participating in daily pre-work safety meetings and hazard assessments
- Reviewing project plans, drawings, and specifications to plan daily work and production targets
- Performing daily pre-start inspections, checking fluids and service schedules, and documenting results
- Assigning tasks, providing technical direction, and monitoring work quality throughout each shift
- Coordinating equipment, materials, and traffic management on-site
- Liaising with the Superintendent, customers, and subcontractors to maintain clear communication and resolve issues
- Tracking daily production, timekeeping, and field logs accurately using B2W Track or similar platforms
- Cleaning and inspecting equipment daily to ensure reliability and promote a positive public image
- Supporting hands-on work or manual labour tasks as required to meet production goals
- Mentoring and training crew members while fostering a respectful, team-oriented work environment
- Maintaining site tidiness, environmental compliance, and adherence to Mainland’s policies and standards
- Traveling to various job sites as required and working overtime, nights, or weekends as necessary
More About You
To qualify, you will need a minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in roadbuilding, paving, or milling operations, including exposure to heavy equipment operation and/or crew supervision. Leadership experience is an asset but not required; candidates with initiative, a strong safety mindset, and a commitment to quality work will be considered at either the Foreperson or Senior Operator level depending on experience.
Additionally, the following skills and background will be highly valued:
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and project specifications
- Strong understanding of grades, drainage, and surface finish quality
- Proficiency with digital tools and timekeeping systems such as B2W Track
- Valid BC Driver’s Licence (Code 20 Trailer endorsement preferred) and willingness to travel or work flexible hours, including overtime or weekends
- Hands-on equipment operation experience (e.g., milling machines, skid steer, or related roadbuilding equipment)
- Experience working in a unionized environment
As our ideal candidate, you will bring strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills, with the ability to guide, and motivate a crew in a fast-paced environment. You are reliable, safety-focused, and proactive, demonstrating sound judgment and professionalism when representing the company on-site.
This is a great opportunity for a hands-on, experienced roadbuilding professional who takes pride in their work and wants to play a key leadership role in shaping the roads and infrastructure of their community.
About the Benefits
In return for your hard work and dedication, you will receive an hourly rate of $44-$48, depending on your skills and experience.
As a member of the IUOE Local 115, you’ll also enjoy an excellent benefits and pension package, along with a range of additional perks, including:
- Paid time off equivalent to 13% of earnings (approx. 3 weeks of vacation)
- Comprehensive extended health care, dental, and vision coverage
- Life and disability insurance
- Company pension plan (union-provided)
- Company truck, fuel card, cell phone, and tablet
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Relocation assistance
- Overtime opportunities and shift work at premium union rates
- Casual dress and on-site parking
- Opportunities for professional development and growth
- Employee appreciation events such as our yearly Christmas parties, summer BBQs, and golf tournaments
Upon joining Mainland Construction Materials, you'll be welcomed into a casual but professional environment where open communication is valued at all levels.
This is a challenging and dynamic role within a team that prides itself on delivering fantastic results. If you believe you have what it takes, apply now!