Paver Operator

Volker Stevin Canada and its subsidiaries across Western Canada are dedicated to providing the highest level of quality services in the areas of : construction, project management, highway maintenance, civil works and bridge construction, maintenance and rehabilitation expertise, and asphalt / aggregate plants and pits.

Position Rationale :

Reporting to the Foreman, the Paving Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the asphalt paver. This position operates paving machines to spread and level hot mix paving material on subgrade of highways and streets with the aid of stakes and level gauges to ensure mix is placed to the proper grade and thickness.

Position Accountabilities :

• Operate the paver and other heavy equipment in a safe and appropriate manner.
• Perform daily maintenance and safety checks of equipment.
• Preheat paving screed before placement of asphalt and monitor and control temperature settings of the asphalt mixture.
• Manually light burners to start hearing units of the paver and 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.

Work Environment / Conditions :

• Work is performed in an outdoor setting, which could include inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to dust and asphalt.
• Must comply with the company’s drug and alcohol testing requirements.
• Attend daily Field Level Hazzard Assessments (FLHA)
• Actively participate in worksite inspections as delegated.

The ideal candidate for this position will possess the following :

Qualifications & Experience

• High School Diploma or preferred.
• Class 5 Driver’s License; clean Driver’s Abstract.
• 2 to 3 years’ experience operating a Paver is required.

While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected will be contacted for an interview.