Asphalt Raker
Company: Calgary Paving Ltd.Location: Calgary, Alberta, and surrounding communitiesEmployment Type: Full-time, seasonalExperience Required: Minimum two years of asphalt-raking experience
Position Summary
Calgary Paving Ltd. is seeking an experienced Asphalt Raker to join our paving crews. The successful candidate must have at least two years of hands-on asphalt-raking experience, with a strong background in residential driveways and commercial paving projects.
This is not an entry-level position. We are looking for someone who understands proper asphalt placement, grade control, drainage, joint construction, tie-ins and handwork—and who can consistently produce a smooth, professional finished product.
Responsibilities
- Rake and place hot-mix asphalt on residential driveways, commercial parking lots, pathways, repairs, overlays and tie-ins.
- Establish and maintain proper grades, slopes and drainage.
- Perform detailed handwork around curbs, catch basins, garage entrances, buildings, utility structures and other obstructions.
- Build clean longitudinal and transverse joints.
- Correct low spots, high spots, segregation and uneven asphalt distribution before compaction.
- Work closely with the paver operator, roller operators, foreman and other crew members.
- Shovel, lute and move asphalt where machine placement is not possible.
- Assist with asphalt preparation, cleanup and general site duties as required.
- Identify grade, drainage or workmanship concerns and immediately report them to the foreman.
- Follow Calgary Paving’s safety procedures and all applicable workplace requirements.
- Help maintain rakes, lutes, shovels and other paving tools.
- Assist with mobilizing equipment, materials and crew vehicles when required.
- Represent Calgary Paving professionally when working at customers’ homes and commercial properties.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of two years of professional asphalt-raking experience.
- Demonstrated experience on both residential driveways and commercial paving projects.
- Strong understanding of asphalt grades, drainage, compaction, joints, edges and tie-ins.
- Ability to perform detailed finishing work to a high standard.
- Valid driver’s licence is mandatory.
- Clean driving record and ability to provide a satisfactory driver’s abstract.
- Reliable transportation to Calgary Paving’s shop or assigned meeting location.
- Ability to safely perform physically demanding work outdoors for extended periods.
- Ability to lift and carry heavy tools and materials.
- Willingness to work long hours, early mornings, evenings and occasional weekends during the paving season.
- Dependable, punctual and able to work effectively as part of a crew.
- Legally entitled to work in Canada.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with pavers, skid steers, rollers or other asphalt equipment.
- Experience paving acreage driveways, parking lots, overlays, repairs and new-construction projects.
- Driver’s licence.
- CSTS, WHMIS, First Aid or other relevant safety certifications.
- Experience towing equipment or driving company trucks.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation based on experience and demonstrated ability.
- Consistent seasonal hours with opportunities for overtime.
- Work on a variety of residential and commercial paving projects.
- Modern paving equipment and established crews.
- Opportunity to develop into a lead-hand or foreman position.
- A professional, safety-focused work environment.
- Potential for ongoing seasonal employment for strong performers.
What We Expect
Calgary Paving takes pride in delivering high-quality work. The successful applicant must be able to rake asphalt accurately, work efficiently under demanding conditions and take responsibility for the quality of the finished surface. Applicants must be reliable, safety-conscious and committed to working as part of a productive paving crew.
How to Apply
Please submit your résumé along with a brief summary of your asphalt-raking experience. Your application should identify:
- The number of years you have worked as an asphalt raker.
- Your experience with residential driveways and commercial paving projects.
- The paving companies or crews you have worked for.
- The types of projects and equipment you have worked with.
- Your current driver’s-licence class.
Applicants must be prepared to provide a current driver’s abstract and employment references. Only candidates with at least two years of relevant asphalt-raking experience and a valid driver’s licence will be considered.
Calgary Paving Ltd. is an equal-opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Pay: $26.00-$35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Wellness program
Work Location: In person
