Asphalt Raker (NOC 75110)

Employer: McNally Contractors (2011) Ltd.
Job Locations: Position requires travel to various locations in the Lethbridge region (AB). Travel expenses paid by employer
Wage: $27 -$31/ hour (based on skill level; salary increases as per Company policy).
Employment terms and conditions: Seasonal, Full-Time, 40 to 70 hours/week, Morning, Day, Weekend, Overtime
Benefits: Dental and health care plan, Life and ADD Insurance
Vacancies: 8
Anticipated start date: Spring 2023 (Actual start date is weather-dependent)

Job requirements:
Language: English
Education: Not required
Experience: 1 year of related experience
Industry experience: Industrial/commercial/institutional (ICI) construction, Road Construction
Work Site Environment: Outdoors, Dusty
Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment, Physically demanding, Overtime required, Attention to detail; Must be physically able to repetitively lift and carry at least 50 lbs. on a regular basis.
Own tools/equipment: Steel-toed safety boots
Security and safety: Driving record check (abstract), Must comply with the company’s drug and alcohol testing requirements

Duties:
Reporting to the Foreman, an Asphalt Raker redistributes asphalt mix correctly as it leaves the screed and prepares it for rolling. As a member of the paving crew, an Asphalt Raker is responsible for raking asphalt, shoveling excess asphalt, sweeping up debris and a variety of labor related duties.
• Pave and rake asphalt, spread asphalt with a rake using efficient techniques and maintaining a good pace.
• Employ an asphalt rake to re-distribute asphalt mix leaving the screed in preparation for rolling.
• Shovel excess asphalt and sweep up debris.
• Be responsible for the proper match points and limits of asphalt mix adjacent to concrete structures, manholes, water valves and other fixtures within the road surface.
• Use an asphalt rake, blend, and level any seams in the mat, reduce visible marks and seams in the asphalt surface.
• Measure the width of the road using measuring tape, and string line the boundaries of the road surface as a guide for a paver.
• Assist a Screed Operator with even distribution of asphalt materials over the road surface.
• Verify, estimate, and set the angle and depth of the asphalt screed as required.
• Signal operators of construction equipment to facilitate alignment and movement of materials.
• Ensure worksite is organized and free of clutter, rubble, and garbage.
• Shovel asphalt mix into areas inaccessible to paving machines, and compact mix using rakes and hand tampers.
• Performing a variety of manual labor tasks, including use of power and hand tools.
• Complete a variety of other general labor tasks, such as clean and prepare sites.
• Operate equipment, such as pneumatic hammers, vibrators, tampers, and skid steer when needed.

How to apply:
Online: https://www.cognitoforms.com/VolkerStevinCanada/McNallyAsphaltWorker
By mail: 4155 - 6 Avenue North, Lethbridge, AB, T1H 6X1
Veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces, Visible minorities, Indigenous people and Newcomers to Canada, are welcome to apply.