Screed Operator

Since 1974, **Carmacks Enterprises Ltd.** has grown from a small municipal road contractor, to a multi-faceted general civil construction service and highway maintenance organization. Operating throughout Western Canada, Carmacks Enterprises is an industry leader in handling all aspects of heavy civil construction.

**What is the role?**

Become a key player in pavement perfection. Join us as a Screed Operator, where your skills in operating screed machinery contribute to the precision and smoothness of asphalt surfaces. Be part of a team dedicated to delivering top-quality pavement in construction projects. Reporting to the Foreperson, the Screed Operator is responsible for operation of paving screed setting the depth and width of the asphalt. Responsibilities are:

- Use the screed to make normal adjustments for obtaining proper depth, grade and finished cross section of asphalt material
- Operate equipment with production goals and targets in mind to maintain project budget and schedule
- Must partner with other crew members to pave asphalt per plan specifications and perform tasks of other positions as instructed by crew foreperson to ensure daily schedules/estimates are met
- Properly follow company policies and procedures for safe working procedures and environment. Report any problems to the Foreperson
- Work with Paving Foreperson developing various paving plans and methods to best suite individual job requirements
- Maintain adequate material in front of screed for lay down
- Complete daily walkaround, noting maintenance issues and notifying the Foreperson
- Responsible for daily maintenance of equipment to remain in proper and safe working order
- Visual safety inspection for leaks and damage to machine before operation
- Understand, meet and plan grade cross slope requirements
- Placement of material in front of screed
- Keep equipment clean
- Set up and use automatic grade and slope control.
- Understand segregation and how to prevent it due to operation of the paving machine
- Monitor quality of product and communicate issues or necessary adjustments to ensure consistent and high-quality product
- Other duties as assigned

**What do we value?**
- Valid Class 5 Driver's License
- Minimum 3 years of experience with asphalt paving equipment and operating a screed equipment
- General knowledge of hydraulic and electrical systems of the paver
- Experience in the set-up, operation and tear-down of paving equipment is required
- Ability to read and understand blueprint and city specification

**What's in it for you?**
- Competitive compensation package
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Annual boot allowance
- Matching RRSP
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Employee assistance program
- Maternity top-up program
- Second parent leave program
- Free On-site parking
- Growth Opportunities
- Company events
- Carmacks is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, disability or veteran status. Carmacks believes in building better, together._

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

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Wetaskiwin, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

- What is your hourly wage expectation?

**Experience**:

- operating screed equipment: 3 years (preferred)

Willingness to travel:

- 75% (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-09-15