asphalt-paving machine operator
Education:
No degree, certificate or diploma.
Work site environment:
Outdoors. Hot. Dusty. Noisy.
Work setting:
Various locations.
Tasks:
- Operate heavy equipment.
- Clean and lubricate equipment and refill equipment tanks.
- Measure distance, volume, length and weight.
- Understand the purpose, proper usgage and information found on material safety data sheets (MSDS).
- Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment.
- Secure special attachments to equipment.
- Perform minor repairs to equipment.
Type of heavy equipment operated:
Grader. Pulverizing, stabilizing machine. Paver.
Area of work experience:
Asphalt finishing. Fine grading and finishing.
Type of industry experience:
Road construction.
Transportation/travel information:
Willing to travel. Travel expenses paid by employer.
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
Physically demanding. Attention to detail. Fast-paced environment.
Own tools/equipment:
Steel-toed safety boots. Gloves.
Personal suitability:
Flexibility. Team player. Reliability.
Employment terms options:
Evening.
Experience:
1 year to less than 2 years.
Employment terms options:
Morning. Day. Weekend. Overtime available.
Workplace information:
On the road job.
Health benefits:
Dental plan. Disability benefits. Health care plan. Vision care benefits.
Financial benefits:
Group insurance benefits.
Other benefits:
Free parking available. Learning/training paid by employer. Transportation provided by employer.
Support for newcomers and refugees:
Does not require Canadian work experience.
Support for youths:
- Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth.
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth.
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.
Support for Indigenous people:
Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers .
Support for mature workers:
Provides workspace accommodations, such as age-appropriate ergonomic considerations, to meet the physical needs of mature workers (for example: adjustable desks and chairs, accessible parking, etc.) .
Supports for visible minorities:
Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees.