Asphalt roller operator

Grandview Blacktop Ltd; Port Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift premium

Job summary

Grandview Blacktop Ltd is seeking a skilled Heavy Equipment Operator to support road construction across multiple sites. You will read blueprints, operate asphalt spreaders and rollers, and perform pre-operational checks while maintaining equipment.

The role involves frequent travel, outdoors work in dusty environments, and attention to detail in a fast-paced setting. A high school diploma and 1–2 years of relevant experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience operating heavy equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, maps and drawings.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Experience performing basic maintenance and pre-operational checks.

Responsibilities

• Interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications to plan methods or sequences of operation.
• Operate heavy equipment.
• Read blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements.
• Clean and lubricate equipment and refill equipment tanks.
• Complete onboard and other logs.
• Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment.
• Secure special attachments to equipment.
• Operate two-way radios and other communication equipment.
• Perform minor repairs to equipment.

Skills

Operate heavy equipment

Read blueprints

Interpret specs

Pre-operational checks

Log maintenance

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Overview

Languages

• English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Dusty

Work setting

• Various locations

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications to plan methods or sequences of operation
• Operate heavy equipment
• Read blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
• Clean and lubricate equipment and refill equipment tanks
• Complete onboard and other logs
• Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment
• Secure special attachments to equipment
• Operate two-way radios and other communication equipment
• Perform minor repairs to equipment

Experience and specialization

Type of heavy equipment operated

• Asphalt spreader
• Roller

Area of work experience

• Asphalt finishing

Type of industry experience

• Road construction

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Willing to travel regularly
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment

Benefits

Financial benefits

• Night shift premium

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for persons with disabilities

• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees

Support for youths

• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Veterans

• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans

Support for Indigenous people

• Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers

Support for mature workers

• Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers

Supports for visible minorities

• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities