Asphalt Raker

Job Overview:
Roles & Responsibilities:

- Collaborate with the paving crew to perform hot asphalt work efficiently and effectively.
- Ensure proper asphalt raking techniques are executed by both yourself and the junior raker.
- Maintain a safe and tidy job site by managing materials, storing tools and equipment appropriately, and securing the job site daily.
- Operate skid-steer and rollers to assist in the completion of paving projects, as needed.
- Transport materials to and from construction areas, including asphalt and dirt.
- Operate a range of hand and power tools effectively.
- Load and unload construction supplies from trailers.
- Conduct daily equipment inspections and perform routine maintenance tasks.
- Keep equipment clean and well-maintained.
- Safely sort, stack, and band products, and secure equipment in trucks.
- Carry out additional tasks as assigned by management.

Basic Qualifications:

- A minimum of 1 year of experience in asphalt raking.
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Capacity to remain calm and focused under pressure.
- Proof of legal eligibility to work in Canada.
- Proficiency in spoken and comprehensible English.
- 2 years of experience in skid-steer operation is preferred.
- Excellent physical condition, as the job involves heavy lifting, repetitive bending, kneeling, crouching, and working long hours.
- Flexibility to work on weekdays and weekends.

About Black Tar:

- For over a decade, Black Tar has been serving the Ottawa market with quality asphalt and interlock services. We are a unique company in the market as we always set our focus on our employees first.

What sets us apart:

- Our employees ALWAYS come first.
- Great benefits and room for growth. Black Tar has achieved over 250% growth every year for the past three years. Growth comes with promotions for employees that outperform.
- Safe and friendly work environment.
- Quality-oriented environment.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $23.00-$25.50 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company car
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Ottawa, ON K1Z 5H2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Asphalt Raking: 2 years (required)
- General Labor: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: One location