Asphalt Screed Person

Whatever you do, you'll make a difference at Lafarge Canada. Because we know that your passion and curiosity are the natural resources the world needs. Thanks to our teams' energy, commitment and ideas, we are reinventing how the world builds to make Canada greener and smarter for all.

Asphalt Screed Person

Requisition ID: 6726

Location:

Prince George, British Columbia, CA, V2N 2J8

Pay Type: Hourly

$35-$45 depending on experience

WHO IS LAFARGE?

As a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, Lafarge is enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure and improving living standards around the world. With sustainability at the core of our strategy, we are becoming a net-zero company, with our people and communities at the heart of our success. We are driving circular construction as a world leader in recycling to build more with less. It’s all thanks to our 70,000 talented people around the world who are passionate about building progress for people and the planet through four business segments: Cement, Ready-Mix Concrete, Aggregates and Solutions & Products.

WHO ARE LAFARGE PEOPLE?

Lafarge people are passionate about finding better ways to build. They embrace innovation and improvement with a pioneering spirit. They work as trusted partners, creating better solutions and experiences for their customers, communities, and colleagues.

Overview

Lafarge Canada Inc. is proud to provide construction solutions in the buildings, infrastructure and industrial segments. We take personal growth and development to heart, and provide resources for our employees to take control of their own careers. Through our commitment to communities, to the health and safety of our employees and their families, or through the many volunteer hours of our employees, Wells Construction demonstrates our care for people. If you want to work in an environment that values hard work, entrepreneurship, and collaborative teamwork, Lafarge Canada is for you.

Lafarge Canada provides Construction services in the City of Prince George and surrounding areas. Lafarge Canada is based in Prince George, BC and is currently seeking seasonal, full-time

Asphalt Screed Operator for our 2024 construction season.

The Screed Operator is responsible for the operation of the screed, which is on the rear of the paving machine. The operator is responsible for setting the depth and width of the asphalt as it is laid by the paving machine. Ultimately this position is responsible for the ride-ability of the finished product.

Responsibilities

• Has responsibility for setting the depth and width of the asphalt. It is a critical part of the road building process, as the depth must be exact to the specifications.
• Shovels asphalt into holes in the surface and/or areas where the paving machine cannot access.
• Provides excellent internal customer service. Exceeds internal customers’ expectations of services.
• Follows all safety, compliance and environmental requirements in alignment with company standards.
• Performs related work as assigned
• High degree of quality of work
• Able to work overtime, Nights and in all-weather as required throughout the paving season
  
  

Qualifications

• A minimum of one (1) year of experience as a paving screed operator
• Attention to detail
• High degree of quality of work
• Ability to work overtime
• Ability to work in all weather conditions
• Be able to work in a team environment and communicate effectively with the crew.
  
  

In addition to the above, the successful candidate will be expected to exercise sound judgment, work safely and communicate effectively in a team. This position is physically demanding and requires crouching, bending, lifting, and kneeling.

As part of our dedicated focus on the health and safety of all employees, a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing and a criminal record check, may be required.

Your Lafarge Experience

At Lafarge, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.