Screed Operator

Our paving division has worked on many different types of projects around the city of Calgary from small patches to sub-divisions to interchanges to large commercial sites and consistently provides the highest quality work on schedule.

**Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Operate the screed of the paver in order to achieve depth and grade of roadways, pathways, and parking lots.
- Operates Top Con automatic grade controls setting angle and depth of screed.
- Communicate with the asphalt paving operator on the flow of the paving machine.
- Operates controls to regulate the flow of material and observes distribution of material over road surfaces to ensure uniform distribution.
- Operates depth gauge, and verifies depth specifications of compacted asphalt.
- Performs daily preventative maintenance inspections on the paver to proactively identify any potential mechanical issues and advises the Foreman.
- Reports unsafe work, unsafe conditions, incidents, injuries, and near misses to the supervisor and participates in the investigative process.

**Qualifications and Experience**:

- Minimum 3 years experience operating a screed within the paving industry.
- Familiarity with Top Con grade control automatics.
- Experience in commercial and city streets.
- Construction Safety Training System (CSTS) Certification.
- Ability to identify and describe mechanical issues on the paver.

**Work Environment and Physical Requirements**:

- Must be available to work long hours including evenings and weekends during the work season from April to December.
- Must be able to work in extreme heat up to and could exceed 64 Celsius.
- Must be able to work out of town when required with mínimal notice.
- Must have CSA-approved safety boots.

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

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Work Location: In person