Paving Screed Operator - Jobs in Edmonton, Alberta

Job Description

Paving Screed OperatorAt 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 3-5 years #39; experience operating a screed.
• Hours: Project dependent
• Must be willing to work evenings and weekends on various schedules.
• Hourly rate is dependent on experience.
• Health benefits and vacation pay offered.

• Perform asphalt paving tasks including but not limited to: spreading and leveling asphalt, compacting surfaces using rollers, excavating and grading areas, and operating skid steers for various tasks.
• Adhere to environmental regulations and company policies regarding waste disposal and material usage.
• Conduct routine inspections and maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance and prevent downtime.
• Responsible for estimating overall quantity for the project as well as the quantity needed to achieve the correct grade in the finished surface.
• Ability to use automatic grade controls.
• Manually set angle and depth of screed.
• Operate valves to regulate flow of material at a specified rate.
• Communicates with asphalt paving operator on flow of paving machine. Observes distribution of material over road surfaces to ensure uniform distribution.
• Using depth gauge, verify depth specifications of compacted asphalt.
• Maintain the pace and continuity of the paving job.
• Perform daily maintenance and safety checks on the equipment.
• Other 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:

• 3-5 years #39; as a screed operator required.
• Proficiency in operating and maintaining asphalt paving equipment such as rollers, excavators, skid steers, dozers, graders, and water trucks.
• Construction Safety Training Systems (CSTS 09 or 2020), WHMIS 2015, and ground disturbance 201 are required.
• Valid class 5 or better driver #39;s license with clean drivers abstract (3A license required for Water Truck Operators).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to interpret project plans and specifications.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Safety Oriented
• Able to lift 50 lbs.
• 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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