Asphalt Screedman

Linxus Group; Calgary; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Linxus Group is seeking a skilled Paving Screed Operator for Calgary projects. The role involves operating the screed, setting depth/grade with Top Con controls, and coordinating with the paving crew to ensure smooth flow and even material distribution. The candidate will perform routine maintenance and uphold safety standards on site. This position requires long hours during the construction season.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience operating a screed in paving.
• Familiarity with Top Con grade control automatics.
• Experience on commercial or city streets.
• CSTS Certification is required.
• Ability to identify mechanical issues on paver.

Responsibilities

• Operate the screed of the paver to achieve depth and grade.
• Set angle and depth with Top Con automatic grade controls.
• Coordinate with asphalt paving operator on machine flow.
• Regulate material flow and ensure uniform distribution.
• Verify depth specs of compacted asphalt.
• Perform daily preventative maintenance and report issues to Foreman.
• Report unsafe conditions and participate in investigations.

Skills

Screed operation

Top Con grade control

Safety awareness

Communications with paving team

Mechanical issue identification

Education

Construction Safety Training System (CSTS) Certification

Tools

Top Con grade control automatics

Job description

Our paving division has worked on many different types of projects around the city of Calgary from small patches to sub-divisions to interchanges to large commercial sites and consistently provides the highest quality work on schedule.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate the screed of the paver in order to achieve depth and grade of roadways, pathways, and parking lots.
• Operates Top Con automatic grade controls setting angle and depth of screed.
• Communicate with the asphalt paving operator on the flow of the paving machine.
• Operates controls to regulate the flow of material and observes distribution of material over road surfaces to ensure uniform distribution.
• Operates depth gauge, and verifies depth specifications of compacted asphalt.
• Performs daily preventative maintenance inspections on the paver to proactively identify any potential mechanical issues and advises the Foreman.
• Reports unsafe work, unsafe conditions, incidents, injuries, and near misses to the supervisor and participates in the investigative process.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum 3 years experience operating a screed within the paving industry.
• Familiarity with Top Con grade control automatics.
• Experience in commercial and city streets.
• Construction Safety Training System (CSTS) Certification.
• Ability to identify and describe mechanical issues on the paver.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

• Must be available to work long hours including evenings and weekends during the work season from April to December.
• Must be able to work in extreme heat up to and could exceed 64 Celsius.
• Must be able to work out of town when required with minimal notice.