Job Description

Subsidiary: Colas Western Canada Inc.

Terus Construction Ltd. 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!

Valley Blacktop, a division of Terus Construction Ltd., is seeking an Asphalt Plant Operator. This position is based in Revelstoke, BC.

Duties/Tasks

• Ensure the safe and efficient operation of the asphalt plant, using button controls and computer controlled blending systems to produce quality asphalt product.
• Demonstrate a specific and technical understanding of different mix designs, aggregates AC oils and test results.
• Perform maintenance and troubleshooting on equipment and electrical components of plants without compromising worker safety, the environment, or the quality of the asphalt product.
• Communicate with workers on and off the plant side on topics, including the operating efficiency of the plant, asphalt order quantities, and technical and mechanical issues.
• Coordinate, communicate and work with the Quality Control department, to ensure high quality production of asphalt products.
• Perform daily walk around inspections of the plant site, noting and addressing any issues.
• Keep track of outgoing trucks and asphalt production numbers and statistics.
• Completed daily records and plant reports, based on quantities of aggregates and AC usage.
• Clean out plant when asphalt quantity has been met for the day.
• Order asphalt oil, burner fuel and aggregates, according to job quantities and demands.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Requirements

• Class 5 Driver\xe2\x80\x99s License required
• High School Diploma/GED preferred.
• Training in Confined Space Entry/Monitor, Aerial Lift and Fall Arrest preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in the operation, repair and maintenance of asphalt equipment
• Experience within a road construction company is an asset.

We offer a competitive compensation package with a comprehensive benefit plan and a pension plan. In addition the Company offers many development opportunities through tailored training programs.

To apply, please visit: www.terusconstruction.ca

Terus Construction Ltd. 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.

Colas