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Ottawa Construction Association; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Ottawa Construction Association is seeking an asphalt paving operator to work on roads and highways during construction or resurfacing projects. You will operate specialized paving equipment to spread asphalt, ensure the surface is level and properly mixed, and inspect the area before starting work.

You must maintain a steady speed and guide the machine in a straight line to minimize waste while following safety standards and project specifications.

Qualifications

• Operate and control asphalt paving equipment safely.
• Inspect area before paving and ensure proper surface.
• Maintain straight paving line and regulate machine speed.
• Monitor and adjust material flow to avoid waste.

Responsibilities

• Spread asphalt on roads or highways during construction or resurfacing.
• Operate specialized machines to ensure even distribution and surface levelness.
• Inspect prepared area and maintain consistent speed for straight, waste-free paving.

Skills

Operate paving machine

Inspect area before paving

Maintain straight paving line

Monitor material usage

Job description

Uses specialized machines to spread asphalt over a surface. Their duties involve working on roads or highways during initial construction or resurfacing projects. Pavers must be able to operate equipment and adequately mix and spread materials so the road surface is level and of the proper consistency. They inspect the prepared area before beginning paving, and must be able to maintain correct speed and move the paving machine in a straight line so as to not waste materials during paving.