Paver - Experienced

Ottawa Construction Association; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A local construction firm in Ottawa is seeking skilled individuals to operate specialized machines for spreading asphalt on roads and highways. Key responsibilities include mixing and spreading materials to ensure a level surface, inspecting areas pre-paving, and maintaining correct operating speeds for efficiency. Ideal candidates will possess experience in asphalt paving and the ability to operate paving equipment effectively.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate specialized machines for asphalt paving.
• Skills in mixing and spreading materials adequately.
• Capability to inspect prepared areas before paving.

Responsibilities

• Spread asphalt over surfaces for roads and highways.
• Maintain correct speed while moving the paving machine.
• Ensure road surfaces are level and consistent.

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.