Wapiti Gravel Suppliers | Paver Operator
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- Grande Prairie, AB
- Temporary
- Full-time
- Operate the Paver and other heavy equipment in a safe and appropriate manner.
- Perform daily maintenance and safety checks of equipment.
- Preheat paving screed to prepare for placement of asphalt and monitor and control temperature settings of the asphalt mixture.
- Manually light burners to start hearing units of the Paver and constantly regulate screed temperature.
- Operate the Paver controls to lower the screed auger, control the hopper, and navigate the direction of the Paver.
- Align the paving machine into position when receiving asphalt by dump truck, and maintain constant flow of asphalt into hopper; ease Paver forward, safely pushing dump truck along construction surface.
- Observe distribution of paving materials along screed and control the direction of the screed to eliminate voids at curbs and joints.
- Line Paver appropriately to the work area, and ensure proper application of the asphalt, smoothing it evenly to the desired height, width, and depth.
- Attach extensions to screed to adjust width.
- Regulate temperature of asphalt flowing from hopper.
- Train new employees in the safe and efficient operation of the Paver.
- Promote, execute, and adhere to the company's safety program, and encourage all employees, sub-contractors, and consultants to adopt safety as a culture.
- Must ensure a solid understanding of and comply with the principles of the company's Code of Ethics.
- Must examine situations in light of the principles of the Code of Ethics.
- Other labour and operation related duties as required.
- High School diploma or G.E.D preferred
- Class 5 drivers license required
- Minimum 3 years experience operating a Paver
- Knowledge of Vogele and Cat Paver considered an asset.
- Schedule of Monday - Saturday up to 12 hours per day (weather dependent). Overtime is paid in accordance with applicable employment standards legislation.
- Out of town travel may be required, accommodations and Live Out Allowance isapplicable in most situations.
- Work is performed in an outdoor setting, which could include inclement weather, heat andhumidity, and exposure to dust and asphalt.
- Must be physically able to repetitively lift and carry at least 50 LBS on a regular basis.
- Use of Personal Protection Equipment is required.
- Must comply with the company's drug and alcohol testing requirements.
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