Job Description

Subsidiary: Colas Western Canada Inc.

4201 93 Street, Grande Prairie, AB T8V 6T4 Telephone: (780) 532-1790

Wapiti Gravel Suppliers, a division of NPA Ltd. is one of Western Canada\'s largest paving contractors, with over 700 employees helping us provide our products and services throughout Alberta, Saskatchewan and the Northwest Territories. Our equipment fleet and shops are among the most modern in our business. We take pride in our employees and place a high-value on establishing a workplace where people are challenged and respected every day.

Summary

Are you an ambitious person looking for a new challenge? Do you want to be a part of a company who values your contributions and can provide lots of opportunity to learn and grow in an exciting industry? Wapiti Gravel Suppliers is currently hiring an Asphalt Plant Operator for the upcoming 2024 Construction Season!

The Asphalt Plant Operator is responsible for the safe, efficient and effective operation of the asphalt plant, ensuring all safety and environmental regulations, policies and procedures are followed. This position communicates with all levels of personnel within the organization and facilitates the timely production of quality asphalt product.

Key Responsibilities

- Ensure the safe and efficient operation of the asphalt plant using button controls and a computer controlled blending system to produce quality asphalt product.
- Demonstrate a technical understanding of different asphalt mix designs, aggregates, AC oils and test results.
- Perform maintenance and troubleshooting on equipment and electrical components of plants.
- Communicate with workers on and off the plant side of operations in relation to topics including the operating efficiency of the plant, asphalt order quantities and technical and mechanical issues.
- Coordinate 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.
- Demonstrate the ability to plan ahead, adjusting start times and loading times to ensure both timeliness and efficiency in the production process.
- Communicate with Superintendent and Paving Foreman to ensure production levels are being met and to determine next day quantities.
- Keep track of outgoing trucks and asphalt production numbers and statistics.
- Collect paperwork from scale house and compare haul tickets to aggregates totalizer numbers and oil computer.
- Complete daily records and plant reports based on quantities of aggregates and AC usage.
- Clean plant once asphalt quantity has been met for the day.
- Order asphalt oil, burner fuel and aggregates according to job quantities and demands.
- Perform and oversee the set up and take down of portable asphalt plants.
- Diesel slat chain and switch from day to night genset, recording how long day genset ran.
- Must ensure a solid understanding of and comply with the principles of the company\'s Code of Ethics.
- Must examine situations in light of the principles of the Code of Ethics.
- Other labour and operation related duties as required.

Qualifications | Requirements

- High School Diploma or G.E.D. preferred.
- Class 5 driver\'s license required.
- Training in Confident Space Entry, Aerial Life and Fall Arrest an asset.
- Experience within a road construction company is an asset.
- Minimum 2 years experience in the operation, repair, and maintenance of asphalt equipment is an asset.

Working Conditions

- Weather dependent schedule of Monday to Saturday, consisting of up to 13 hours. Overtime is paid in accordance with local employment standards legislation.
- Out of town travel may be required, accommodations and Live Out Allowance may be applicable.
- Work is performed in an outdoor setting, which could include inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to dust and asphalt.
- Must be physically able to repetitively lift and carry at least 50LBS on a regular basis.
- Use of Personal Protective Equipment is required.
- Must comply with the company\'s drug and alcohol testing requirments.

What\'s In It For You?

We are pleased to offer the successful candidate an attractive wage, extended health benefits, company matching pension plan, educational assistance, excellent opportunities for professional growth, accommodations and Live Out Allowance may be applicable and more!

If this sounds like an exciting opportunity you would enjoy, hit the apply now button below!

Wapiti Gravel Suppliers is pleased to offer the successful candidate an attractive wage, comprehensive benefits, including a pension plan, educational assistance, excellent opportunities for professional growth, and more.

We thank all candidates for their interest in a position with Wapiti Gravel Suppliers, however, only candidates selected to move forward will be contacted.

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