Asphalt Raker

At Golderado, we're constantly pushing the limits of what we've done in the past - propelling ourselves toward bigger and better opportunities, while exploring new market sectors and services. So, it only seems natural that we'd hire people who have their own voice and aren't afraid to use it. These are people who are simultaneously critical, creative and captivated by construction. They make our business their business and follow a path that with continuous learning and an innovative spirit leads them to be recognized as leaders in the industry. We hire these types of people knowing they are as diverse as we are, and they come on board because they share our core values. Then we simply give them the freedom to take their career (and Golderado) further.

Key Information:

• Must have 1 to 2 years of industrial or civil construction or equivalent experience.
• Must be able handle and distribute construction materials to and from work areas.
• Hours: Project dependent
• Must be willing to work evenings and weekends on various schedules.
• Hourly rate is dependent on experience.
• Health benefits and vacation pay offered.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Assess road conditions and job requirements.
• Spreading asphalt with a rake using efficient techniques and maintaining a good pace.
• Shovelling excess asphalt and sweeping up debris.
• 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.
• Using an asphalt rake, blend and level any seams in the mat, reducing 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 the paver.
• Assist the 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.
• Shovel asphalt mix into areas inaccessible to paving machines and compact mix using rakes and hand tampers.
• Operate equipment, such as pneumatic hammers, vibrators, tampers, and skid steer when needed.
• Promote, execute and adhere to the company's safety program, and encourage all employees, sub-contractors and consultants to adopt safety as a culture.
• Other road construction and labor duties as assigned by supervisor.

Experience & Requirements:

• Construction Safety Training Systems (CSTS 09 or 2020), WHMIS 2015, and ground disturbance 201 are required.
• Must successfully complete pre-access drug and alcohol testing.
• Minimum 3 - 5 years of experience in heavy construction.
• Minimum 1 - 2 years of experience as an asphalt raker required.
• Knowledge of construction methods and road construction materials.
• Must be physically able to repetitively lift and carry at least 50 LBS on a regular basis.
• Use of Personal Protection Equipment is required.
• Physically capable of working in warm conditions for prolonged periods.
• Valid Class 5 Drivers License.
• Proficient English language skills required.
• A reliable means of transportation is required.

Education: Completion of high school or equivalent is required.

Go ahead and be yourself. We'll pay you for it!

We are an equal opportunity employer. While only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview, be sure to continually check our website for other related positions as they are posted.