Asphalt Roller Operator

Colas Canada; Revelstoke; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in road construction is seeking a skilled Asphalt Roller Operator in Revelstoke. This role involves operating different types of rollers to ensure optimal compaction of asphalt surfaces for various projects, including residential subdivisions and highways. The company promotes a diverse and inclusive work environment, offering competitive pay and opportunities for career advancement. Ideal candidates will have experience in asphalt compaction and a strong commitment to safety. Join a team that values your skills and offers a rewarding career in a dynamic field!

Benefits

Competitive Salary

In-House Training

Career Advancement Opportunities

Respectful Work Environment

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in asphalt compaction and operation of rollers is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Operate various types of rollers to compact asphalt surfaces.
• Ensure proper compaction and smoothness of asphalt during paving.

Skills

Asphalt Compaction

Heavy Lifting

Safety Compliance

Driving (Class 5 License)

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Asphalt Rollers

Hand Tamp

Job description

Subsidiary: Colas Western Canada Inc.

Terus Construction is an integrated road construction and materials manufacturing company, which has been building roads in British Columbia and the Yukon Territory for over 30 years through decentralized business centers. Road construction, asphalt paving, aggregate production, hot mix asphalt and ready-mix concrete supply are the core activities. In addition, the Company acts as general contractor on civil construction projects, including excavation, utilities, concrete placement, sidewalks, and curbs, and in all kind of road construction related activities.

Over 800 jobs every year are performed through more than 20 decentralized business centers, such as highway rehabilitation, airport construction, industrial, municipal and commercial work, subdivisions. More than 550 employees are locally employed.

Terus Construction provides challenging and rewarding opportunities in an entrepreneurial, diverse, inclusive and respectful work environment. As our growth creates new career opportunities, likely there is the right one for you!

Mission

Terus Construction, a division of Colas Western Canada Inc., is seeking an Asphalt Roller Operator based in Revelstoke, BC. Reporting to the Foreman/Superintendent, you will operate various types of double drum and asphalt compaction rollers, provide adequate compaction and workmanship in asphalt paving. You must be experienced in all aspects of asphalt mix compaction including parking lots, residential subdivisions, collector and arterial roadways and highway work.

Main Responsibilities

• Operate 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.
• Drive machine in successive overlapping passes over surfaces to be compacted, rolling subgrade and asphalt to desired compaction and smoothness.
• Determine speed and direction of machine based on knowledge of compressibility of material under changing temperatures.
• Push hand roller and pound surfaces, using hand tamp, or guide portable power roller over areas not accessible to road roller.

Qualifications/Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Driver’s License (Class 5).
• Experience in the industry an asset.
• Must be able to meet all safety requirements and applicable safety policies.
• Ability to work overtime as required.

Physical Requirements

• Required to perform tasks that involve heavy lifting, bending and strenuous movements.
• Must be able to work outdoors in areas that are dusty or dirty.

Compensation Data

The anticipated hourly wage for this position is $32.00 - $35.00. The final compensation package will be determined based on factors including the candidate's job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Terus Construction offers opportunities for qualified people who want to grow in our high-performance organization including competitive salary and benefits package, along with in-house training, an incredible work environment, and career advancement opportunities.

Must be able to meet all safety requirements including pre-employment drug/alcohol testing.

We would like to thank all applicants for submitting their resume. However, only applicants selected to be interviewed will be contacted.