About this role
4101 93 Street, Grande Prairie, AB T8V 6T4 Telephone: (780) 532-1790
Wapiti Gravel Suppliers, a division of NPA. is one of Western Canada’s largest paving contractors, with over 700 employees helping us provide our products and services throughout Alberta, Saskatchewan and the Northwest Territories. Our equipment fleet and shops are among the most modern in our business. We take pride in our employees and place a high-value on establishing a workplace where people are challenged and respected every day.
Summary
Wapiti Gravel Suppliers, a division of N.P.A. is hiring a Paver Operator for the upcoming 2026 Construction Season!
The Paver Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the asphalt Paver. This position operates paving machines to spread and level hot mix paving material on subgrade on roadways with the aid of stakes and level gauges to ensure mix is place to the proper grade and thickness.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate the Paver and other heavy equipment in a safe and appropriate manner.
- Perform daily maintenance and safety checks of equipment.
- Preheat paving screed to prepare for placement of asphalt and monitor and control temperature settings of the asphalt mixture.
- Manually light burners to start hearing units of the Paver and constantly regulate screed temperature.
- Operate the Paver controls to lower the screed auger, control the hopper, and navigate the direction of the Paver.
- Align the paving machine into position when receiving asphalt by dump truck, and maintain constant flow of asphalt into hopper; ease Paver forward, safely pushing dump truck along construction surface.
- Observe distribution of paving materials along screed and control the direction of the screed to eliminate voids at curbs and joints.
- Line Paver appropriately to the work area, and ensure proper application of the asphalt, smoothing it evenly to the desired height, width, and depth.
- Attach extensions to screed to adjust width.
- Regulate temperature of asphalt flowing from hopper.
- Train new employees in the safe and efficient operation of the Paver.
- Promote, execute, and adhere to the company’s safety program, and encourage all employees, sub-contractors, and consultants to adopt safety as a culture.
- Must ensure a solid understanding of and comply with the principles of the company’s Code of Ethics.
- Must examine situations in light of the principles of the Code of Ethics.
- Other labour and operation related duties as required.
Qualifications | Requirements
- High School diploma or G.E.D preferred
- Class 5 drivers license required
- Minimum 3 years experience operating a Paver
- Knowledge of Vogele and Cat Paver considered an asset.
Working Conditions
- Schedule of Monday - Saturday up to 12 hours per day (weather dependent). Overtime is paid in accordance with applicable employment standards legislation.
- Out of town travel may be required, accommodations and Live Out Allowance isapplicable in most situations.
- Work is performed in an outdoor setting, which could include inclement weather, heat andhumidity, and exposure to dust and asphalt.
- Must be physically able to repetitively lift and carry at least 50 LBS on a regular basis.
- Use of Personal Protection Equipment is required.
- Must comply with the company's drug and alcohol testing requirements.
What's In It For You?
We are pleased to offer the successful candidate an attractive wage, extended health benefits, company matching pension plan, educational assistance, excellent opportunities forprofessional growth, and more!
If this sounds like an exciting opportunity you would enjoy, hit the apply now button below!
Wapiti Gravel Suppliers is pleased to offer the successful candidate an attractive wage, comprehensive benefits, including a pension plan, educational assistance, excellent opportunities for professional growth, and more.
We thank all candidates for their interest in a position with Wapiti Gravel Suppliers, however, only candidates selected to move forward will be contacted.