Lead Asphalt Paving Supervisor

LE Construction & Maintenance; Calgary; On-site; CAD 97,424,000 - 106,020,000; Part time

Job summary

LECM (LE Construction & Maintenance) is seeking an experienced Asphalt Lead Hand to lead our paving crew during the construction season, delivering safe, productive laydown and durable commercial surfaces. Ideal candidates have proven screed and roller skills and leadership to keep a crew moving in a fast-paced, quality-focused environment.

With year-round potential, this role offers winter work in snow and ice operations and may become full-time.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years asphalt paving experience including lead hand or crew leadership.
• Proven screed operation with depth, grade, yield, and joint matching.
• Confident roller operation with knowledge of compaction and rolling patterns.
• Strong hand skills: raking, luting, and finish to protect mat and aggregate.
• Valid driver’s license (Class 5 or higher; Class 3 an asset).
• Ability to work early starts and extended hours during peak season and weather-driven schedules.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and situational awareness on active commercial sites.
• Reliable, punctual, safety-focused with attention to detail and craftsmanship.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the paving crew — direct paver operators, roller operators, rakers, and laborers to hit daily production and quality targets.
• Operate the screed to control depth, grade, crown, and finish, monitoring yield and maintaining consistent joints.
• Operate rollers for proper compaction, achieving target density while protecting mat quality and surface smoothness.
• Perform skilled hand work — raking, luting, and shoveling to seal joints, dress edges, and correct defects in the mat.
• Coordinate hot mix delivery with trucking, managing timing and material temperature to keep a steady workflow.
• Set up and control the job, including line-out, grade checks, and site prep for mill & fill, overlays, patching, and resurfacing.
• Conduct pre- and post-operation inspections of the paver, rollers, and support equipment, reporting issues promptly.
• Champion jobsite safety, enforcing safe work practices in line with COR-certified safety program.
• Communicate closely with the foreman and site leads, tracking crew and equipment hours and adapting to shifting priorities across sites.

Skills

Asphalt paving experience

Screed operation

Roller operation

Hand finishing

Leadership

Driver's license

Early starts / long days

Communication

Safety awareness

Job description

LECM (LE Construction & Maintenance) is seeking an experienced Asphalt Lead Hand to lead our paving crew during the construction season, delivering safe, productive laydown and durable commercial surfaces. Ideal candidates have proven screed and roller skills and leadership to keep a crew moving in a fast-paced, quality-focused environment.

With year-round potential, this role offers winter work in snow and ice operations and may become full-time.