Asphalt Roller Operator

Subsidiary: TERUS CONSTRUCTION

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!

Mission

Terus Construction, a division of Colas Western Canada Inc., is seeking an Asphalt Roller Operator to join our Highway Crew, based out of Crescent Valley, BC. This position requires frequent travel to support highway projects across the region.

Main Responsibilities

• Operate steel-wheeled, rubber-tired, vibrator, segmented or other type of roller to compact earth, subgrade, sub-base and asphalt surfaces.
• Distribute, break down, compress and give a finished surface to cooling asphalt.
• Drive machine in successive overlapping passes over surfaces to be compacted, rolling subgrade and asphalt to desired compaction and smoothness.
• Determine speed and direction of machine based on knowledge of compressibility of material under changing temperatures.
• Push hand roller and pound surfaces, using hand tamp, or guide portable power roller over areas not accessible to road roller.

Qualifications/ Experience:

• Preferably 1–2 seasons of experience operating a roller on municipal and industrial/commercial base and paving projects.
• Must be proficient in operating a roller and demonstrate strong safety awareness, with a commitment to following all company policies and safety standards.
• Effective communication with other operators, truck drivers, and the public is essential.
• Must be capable of operating and maintaining the roller with minimal supervision.

Working Conditions

• Use of Personal Protective Equipment is required
• Willing to work in field and in all weather conditions
• Willing to work overtime (may include weekends) during the busy season (April to October) and on call as necessary.
• Must be physically able to repetitively lift and carry at least 50 LBS on a regular basis.
• This is a safety sensitive position; selected candidate must pass drug and alcohol testing as required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This is a unionized position with an anticipated wage of $36.47-$38.73 CAD per hour. The final compensation package will be determined based on factors including the candidate's job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

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.