Paving Rakerman - Jobs in Edmonton, Alberta

Job Description

Paving RakermanAt Golderado, we #39;re constantly pushing the limits of what we #39;ve done in the past - propelling ourselves toward bigger and better opportunities, while exploring new market sectors and services. So, it only seems natural that we #39;d hire people who have their own voice and aren #39;t afraid to use it. These are people who are simultaneously critical, creative and captivated by construction. They make our business their business and follow a path that with continuous learning and an innovative spirit leads them to be recognized as leaders in the industry. We hire these types of people knowing they are as diverse as we are, and they come on board because they share our core values. Key Information:

• Must have 1 to 2 years of industrial or civil construction or equivalent experience.
• Must have a minimum of 5 years experience as a Rakerman.
• The Rakerman is responsible for using asphalt hand tools to place asphalt mix manually in asphalt patching and paving applications.
• Hours: Project dependent. Overtime as required.
• Must be willing to work evenings and weekends on various schedules.
• Hourly rate is dependent on experience.
• Health benefits and vacation pay offered.

• Works with rakes to redistribute the asphalt mix more precisely as it leaves the screed and is ready for rolling.
• May operate a variety of hand and power tools as well as some equipment.
• Works as part of the paving crew primarily raking asphalt, shoveling excess asphalt and sweeping up debris.
• Complete a variety of other general labour assignments such as clean and prepare sites.
• Spread asphalt using efficient techniques and maintaining a good pace.
• Perform a variety of tasks involving strenuous manual labour.
• Perform a variety of tasks involving dexterous use of hands and tools.
• Maintain a clean job site, pick up tools and equipment in order to eliminate potential hazards.
• Other related duties as required.
• Work is performed in an outdoor setting, which could include inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to dust, grease, fumes, odors, oil, asphalt, and toxic and flammable substances.
• Required to perform tasks that involve heavy lifting, bending, and strenuous movements.
• Use of personal protection equipment is required.
• Use of sunscreen, long sleeves, and appropriate headgear required when working outdoors.
• Required to perform tasks that involve bending and strenuous movements.

Experience and Certification Requirements:

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience is required.
• Must be required to alternate duties with operating various machines.
• Ability to lift heavy objects, walk and stand for long periods of time and perform strenuous physical labour under adverse field conditions.
• Must have a valid Class 5 (or better) driver #39;s license with clean drivers abstract.
• Construction Safety Training Systems (CSTS 09 or 2020), WHMIS 2015, and ground disturbance 201 are required.
• Stress management.
• Ethics and integrity.
• Able to work in a fast paced, high production environment.
• Able to work unsupervised.
• Able to work well with others.
• Good communication skills
• A reliable means of transportation is required.
• Proficient English language skills required.

Education: Completion of high school or equivalent is required.Go ahead and be yourself. We #39;ll pay you for it!We are an equal opportunity employer. While only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview, be sure to continually check our website for other related positions as they are posted.

• A successful pre-access drug and Alcohol test may be required depending on the project.

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