Asphalt Rakerperson

Subsidiary: Colas Western Canada Inc.

Terus Construction is an integrated road construction and materials manufacturing company, which has been building roads in British Columbia and the Yukon Territory for over 30 years through decentralized business centers.

Road construction, asphalt paving, aggregate production, hot mix asphalt and ready-mix concrete supply are the core activities. In addition, the Company acts as general contractor on civil construction projects, including excavation, utilities, concrete placement, sidewalks, and curbs, and in all kind of road construction related activities.

Over 800 jobs every year are performed through more than 20 decentralized business centers, such as highway rehabilitation, airport construction, industrial, municipal and commercial work, subdivisions. More than 550 employees are locally employed.

Terus Construction provides challenging and rewarding opportunities in an entrepreneurial, diverse, inclusive and respectful work environment. As our growth creates new career opportunities, likely there is the right one for you!

Job Summary

The Asphalt Raker Labourer uses proficient skills and techniques to redistribute the asphalt mix correctly as it leaves the screed and prepares it for rolling.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess road condition and job requirements.
• Spreading asphalt with a rake using efficient techniques and maintaining a good pace.
• Ensure proper hand raking of longitudinal seams and transverse joints to insure a smooth surface with minimal segregation.
• Shoveling 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.
• 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 labour tasks, including use of power and hand tools.
• Complete a variety of other general labour tasks, such as clean and prepare sites.

• Operate equipment, such as pneumatic hammers, vibrators, tampers, and skid steer as needed.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

Work Experience  

• Minimum 1 – 5 years of experience in road construction
• Minimum 1 – 3 years of experience as an Asphalt Raker

Technical Skills

• Understanding of asphalt raking techniques.
• Knowledge of road paving construction methods and road construction materials.

Working Conditions

• Travel as required.
• Overtime as required.
• Use of personal protection equipment is required.
• Must comply with the company’s drug and alcohol policy, including testing requirements.
• Must comply with all company policies.
• Must be able to work respecting safety policies and procedures.  Perform duties safely around mobile equipment and have a high sense of safety awareness while performing his/ her work on the roads.
• Use of sunscreen, long sleeves, and appropriate headgear is recommended.
• Must be physically able to repetitively lift and carry at least 50lbs on a regular basis.
• Work is performed in an outdoor setting, which could include inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to dust and asphalt.

Terus Construction offers opportunities for qualified people who want to grow in our high-performance organization including competitive salary and benefits package, along with in-house training, an incredible work environment, and career advancement opportunities.

Must be able to meet all safety requirements including pre-employment drug/alcohol testing.

We would like to thank all applicants for submitting their resume. However only applicants selected to be interviewed will be contacted.