Colas Looking for Rakerman at Fort St. John, BC Full Time

DGS Astro Paving is a well-established construction company operating throughout Northern BC that specializes in Asphalt Paving and Civil Contracting. DGS is located in Fort ST John BC we are in the heart of a booming oil and gas industry and home to the mega project Site C dam.

We have an opening within our organization for Rakermans.

DGS Astro Paving is committed to providing a safe work environment for all of our employees. DGS Astro Paving is a C.O.R. certified company with an excellent safety record.

If you are a hardworking, reliable individual, have experience in the above positions and are interested in working with exceptional people and with an employer committed to its employees, please submit your resume and a brief letter telling us about yourself.

Main Responsibilities

• Use of vacuum truck, push blower and/or wire broom to clean surface prior to application of seal coat or crack fill material.
• Preparation of surface utilizing an asphalt crack router to open surface cracks prior to filling.
• Application of crack fill material utilizing a crack seal kettle and a wand.
• Application of seal coat material utilizing a long handled squeegee and/or spray wand.
• Manual labour including shovelling, and raking.
• Occasional equipment operation; including a skid steer or highway broom.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• General labourer duties associated with asphalt paving, patching or prep crews.
• Required ability to shovel, rake and handle other small tools.
• Equipment clean-up as needed.
• May be called upon to run small power tools.
• Signal operators of construction equipment to facilitate alignment and movement of materials.
• Assist in the placement, moving and dismantling of signs, barricades, cones and other traffic control devices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Prefer 1-2 seasons experience as a rakerman/labourer on municipal & industrial/commercial base & pave projects.
• Ability to work in a variety of weather conditions including heat, cold, wind, rain, and dusty environments.
• Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required.
• Be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.
• Be able to work overtime when required.
• Must have strong work ethic.
• Ability to work in a team setting.
• Communication skills; Ability to communicate with supervisors, co-workers, contractors and the general public in a courteous, professional manner at all times.
• Ensure a safe work environment in compliance with all safety policies and procedures.
• Must have a valid drivers license.