Screed Operator - Westlake Paving & Aggregates

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 7,000 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

Westlake Paving & Aggregates, a division of Lafarge Canada Inc., operating in the Okanagan Valley is currently seeking an experienced and motivated Screed Operator to join our team. As the Screed Operator, you will be 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.

Westlake Paving & Aggregates has established itself as a trusted provider of paving solutions, catering to the diverse needs of residential, commercial, and municipal clients. Westlake Paving is a Union company that offers employee benefits and competitive wages. We offer a safe work environment, on the job training, up to date well-kept equipment and room for advancement. These positions are based out of our Kelowna location and work sites are throughout the Central Okanagan.

Responsibilities

• Responsible 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.

Competencies:

• Safety Oriented
• Able to lift 55 lbs
• Able to work in a fast-paced, high-production environment
• Able to work well with others
• Demonstrates commitment to safety for oneself and others
• Mechanical aptitude
• Time and self-management skills as part of a team or independently
• Demonstrate strong skills in problem-solving, decision making and multi-tasking
• Willing to work overtime and shifts when needed including Saturdays

Compensation: 

Wage: $35.05  

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.