Yard Manager

Yard Manager – Prince George, BC

Company Overview:

Surespan Group of Companies is a leader in bridge construction, heavy civil, industrial, and infrastructure projects across Canada. Our projects range from complex bridge installations and structural rehabilitation to industrial maintenance and heavy civil construction

Location: Prince George, BC

Job Type: Full-Time Permanent (Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM, with availability for overtime and weekend work as required.)

Position Summary:

We are looking for a motivated, organized, and hands-on Yard Manager to oversee the day to day operations of our Prince George yard.

The successful candidate will be responsible for keeping the yard organized and running efficiently, coordinating equipment and material movements, and ensuring equipment is ready when required. This is a hands-on position for someone with a strong sense of urgency, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to take ownership and get things done. The candidate must be able to operate an excavator. This is a full time, permanent position based on-site at our Prince George yard.

Responsibilities

1. Oversee day-to-day yard operations, organization, and safety
2. Liaise with the Langley Yard Manager regarding shipments, equipment transfers, mobilizations/demobilizations, and inventory requirements
3. Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments and freight
4. Ensure equipment and materials are properly staged, cleaned, and ready for projects
5. Work with project teams, operators, drivers, mechanics, and management
6. Operate equipment as required
7. Identify issues proactively and respond with a sense of urgency

Qualifications

1. Previous experience in a yard, construction, heavy equipment, or industrial environment
2. Strong organizational and time management skills
3. Strong sense of urgency and ability to prioritize tasks
4. Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
5. Strong communication and problem-solving skills
6. Excavator operating experience
7. Experience operating other heavy equipment is an asset
8. Previous supervisory or leadership experience is an asset

Safety Requirements

1. Valid Class 5 driver's license required
2. Valid First Aid training is an asset
3. Equipment operator certifications are an asset
4. Rigging and hoisting experience, including proper use of slings, shackles, chains, and lifting equipment required, formal rigging certification is an asset
5. Familiarity with construction safety procedures and safe work practices is required.

Working Conditions

1. Outdoor work in varying weather conditions
2. Frequent lifting, carrying, and moving of materials and equipment
3. Combination of equipment operation and physical labour throughout the workday
4. Required PPE includes work boots and hard hat; additional PPE will be provided as needed.

Compensation: $40 to $42 per hour

We're looking for someone who is dependable, proactive, hands-on, and takes pride in keeping things organized and moving. You should be comfortable working in a construction environment and able to recognize what needs to be done and take action.

If you're ready to take ownership of a busy yard operation and be an important part of keeping our projects moving, we want to hear from you.