# Road Crew Foreman

> BLANKSLATE Partners · Coquitlam, Canada · — · Posted 2026-04-14

**Salary:** CAD 79,000–80,000

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Construction

## Description

Scottish Line Painting Ltd. is hiring a **Thermoplastic Foreman** to support and grow our thermoplastic operations.

This is a **hands-on, field-based role - This role will be a night shift role. Please do not apply if you are unwilling to work nights**. You’ll be working closely with management to learn the full scope of the operation, with the goal of taking on increasing responsibility over the course of the season.

### **The Role**

You will be responsible for learning and executing all aspects of thermoplastic road marking, including:

-   Reading and interpreting drawings
-   Laying out and applying road markings
-   Supporting and leading a crew on-site
-   Operating and troubleshooting equipment
-   Maintaining safety and quality standards

This role is best suited to someone who is **reliable, detail-oriented, and takes pride in doing the job right**.

### **Training & First Season Expectations**

The first 5 months will be a **training and probation period**.

During this time, you will be expected to build capability across:

-   Layout and measurement accuracy
-   Equipment operation and troubleshooting
-   Crew communication and coordination
-   Productivity and job site execution

We are looking for steady progression — not perfection on day one, but clear growth over time.

## Requirements

### **What We Look For**

### **Communication**

-   Clear and respectful communication with crew, management, and clients
-   Ability to raise issues early and keep people informed

### **Team Mindset**

-   Works well as part of a crew
-   Steps in where needed and supports others
-   Contributes to a positive, productive work environment

### **Quality of Work**

-   Takes pride in doing the job properly
-   Pays attention to detail
-   Open to feedback and willing to improve

### **Technical Expectations**

### **Road Marking Layout**

-   Accurately translate drawings into field layouts
-   Measure from curbs or survey points
-   Chalk, check, and adjust before application
-   Keep errors and rework to a minimum

### **Equipment**

-   Learn to operate and troubleshoot:

-   Graco airless sprayers
-   Trantex thermoplastic carts
-   Graco Grindlazer

-   Understand basic maintenance and field repairs

### **Crew Leadership**

-   Help direct the crew to complete work on time and to standard
-   Keep jobs moving efficiently
-   Address issues quickly and keep the team aligned

### **Licensing**

-   Class 5 License.
-   Willingness to Complete Class 3 License and Air Brake certification

## Benefits

### **Compensation & Details**

-   **$38.00/hour**
-   Overtime and double time in accordance with union agreement
-   Paid bi-weekly

### **Winter Program**

-   Minimum 80 hours per pay period made available
-   OT = 1.5x, DT = 2x toward hours
-   Schedule set by company directors

### **Vacation & Benefits**

-   12% vacation pay
-   4 weeks winter vacation

-   2 weeks over Christmas
-   2 weeks scheduled with management

-   Union benefits (IUPAT DC 38)
-   Company-provided cell phone and plan

### **Union Agreement**

Employment is subject to the applicable collective agreement and company policies.

## Apply

[Apply at BLANKSLATE Partners](https://apply.workable.com/blankslate-partners/j/E375D51BF6/apply)

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