Asphalt Screed Operators - Edmonton, Canada - Lafarge Canada Inc

Lafarge Canada Inc

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Edmonton, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Why work for Lafarge?:
As the global leader in innovative and sustainable building materials, we're committed to shaping a

greener,

smarter and

healthier world. At Lafarge Canada Inc.,

safety comes first,

collaboration matters and

diversity is celebrated with people who share our desire to continually

make our materials better.
Do you have the drive, the skills, and the passion to join us?

Overview:
- motivated and enthusiastic team players, willing and ready to work with all personalities.

Responsibilities:

Clean and maintain equipment you are operating.
Follow all safety requirements.
Screed operation on the asphalt paver involves making normal adjustments for obtaining proper depth, grade and finished cross section of asphalt material via screed controls.
Ability to operate or initiative to learn to operate other equipment required on an asphalt crew
Ability to operate asphalt paver/screed within designated area with attention to detail and emphasis on craftsmanship
Ability to guide and direct dump trucks while backing up to machine hopper when operating paver.
Manipulates hand or foot levers to control movements of machine spreads and levels asphalt on subgrade of highway and related surfaces such as parking lots, streets, etc.
Thorough understanding of all aspects of the paving industry including preparatory work, grades, drainage, paving patterns, aggregate size, job specifications, oil consistencies, compaction and other details related to asphalt paving

Qualifications:

Ability to operate various screeds on Cat and Vogele pavers.
Able to achieve desired grade and depth when placing asphalt.
Class 5 license and own means of transportation is required.
Able to work long hours and weekends.
Ability to work with a group or alone.

Others:

Full benefits including RRSP plan.
Union wages and pension are also available.
Extended work hours with overtime will be required.
Mandatory drug and alcohol prescreening is needed before starting work. Must be able to follow company safety policy.

_ As part of our dedicated focus on the health and safety of all employees, a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing and a criminal record check, may be required._

LafargeHolcim:
As we are reinventing the way the world builds, we need world-class talent to join our Lafarge Canada team: people who are

passionate, driven by

curiosity and keen to

grow,

learn, develop and

thrive in our high-performance culture.

Whatever you do, you will make a difference here. Because we know that your passion and curiosity are the natural resources the world needs.