
Paving Roller Operator
- Calgary, AB
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Must have 2 years of industrial or civil construction or equivalent experience.
- Must have experience in asphalt paving.
- Must be able handle and distribute construction materials to and from work areas.
- 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.
- The Roller Operator is proficient and skilled in the operation of various types of double drum and combination asphalt compaction rollers to provide adequate compaction and workmanship in asphalt paving.
- The Roller Operator must be experienced in all aspects of asphalt mix compaction including parking lots, residential subdivisions, collectors and arterial roadways and highway work.
- Operate self-propelled steel-wheeled, rubber-tired, vibrator, segmented or other type of roller to compact earth, subgrade, sub-base and asphalt surfaces.
- Distribute, break down, compress and give a finished surface to cooling asphalt.
- Knowledge of rolling patterns and applications to achieve compaction and smoothness.
- Determine speed and direction of machine based on knowledge of compressibility of materials under changing temperature.
- Push hand roller and pound surfaces, using hand tamp, or guide portable power roller over areas not accessible to road roller.
- 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.
- Previous experience operating roller equipment or similar machinery in asphalt paving required.
- Knowledge of asphalt paving techniques and industry best practices.
- Must have a valid Class 5 (or better) driver's license with clean drivers abstract.
- Must successfully complete pre-access drug and alcohol testing.
- An outgoing and optimistic personality.
- Must have strong communication skills.
- Must be willing to work overtime, when necessary.
- Must comply with all company policies.
- A reliable means of transportation is required.
- Proficient English language skills required.
- A successful pre-access drug and Alcohol test may be required depending on the project.
We are sorry but this recruiter does not accept applications from abroad.