Paving Crew

We are looking for a professional and enthusiastic, Asphalt Raker, based out of Brooks, Ab to work full-time on municipal and residential paving operations in various locations throughout southern Alberta. Projects include residential street improvements, parking lot construction as well as residential upgrades. Expected start is between April and May, but is dependent upon weather.

**SUMMARY**

Reporting to the Paving Forman, the Asphalt Raker redistributes the asphalt mix correctly as it leaves the screed and prepares it for rolling. As a member of the paving crew, the Asphalt Raker is responsible for raking asphalt, shoveling excess asphalt, sweeping up debris, and a variety of labour related duties.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Spread asphalt with a rake using efficient techniques and maintaining a good pace.
- Employ an asphalt rake to re-distribute asphalt mix leaving the screed in preparation for rolling
- Shoveling excess asphalt, and sweeping up debris.
- Responsible for the proper match points and limits of asphalt mix adjacent to concrete structures, manholes, water valves and other fixtures within the road surface.
- Using an asphalt rake, blend and level any seams in the mat, reducing visible marks and seams in the asphalt surface.
- Assist the screed operator with the even distribution of asphalt materials over the road surface.
- Shovel asphalt mix into areas inaccessible to paving machines, and compact mix using rakes and hand tampers.
- Operate equipment, such as pneumatic hammers, vibrators, tampers, and skid steer when needed.
- Operate other heavy equipment and other construction related duties as required.

**REQUIREMENTS/EXPERIENCE**
- Valid Driver’s License
- Minimum 3 years’ experience within the road construction industry, 2 years’ experience as an asphalt raker.
- Must be physically able to repetitively lift and carry at least 50 lbs on a regular basis.
- Use of Personal Protective Equipment.
- Work is performed in an outdoor setting, which could include inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to dust and asphalt.
- Willing to work out of town and in remote locations, as required; willing to work overtime, as required.

**WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?**
- Competitive wages.
- Comprehensive benefits, including Health, Dental, Short and Long Term Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance.
- A pension plan, including company matching contributions.
- Excellent opportunities for professional growth, and more.

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

**Salary**: $19.00-$24.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- Holidays
- Overtime
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Brooks, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Paving Raker: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Class 5 Licence (required)

Work Location: In person