Job Description
Meseyton Construction was founded in 1968 and is proud to continue serving our community and region with year-round heavy construction capabilities.
We are now hiring for the position of Asphalt Raker.
As a member of the paving crew, the Asphalt Raker is responsible for raking asphalt, shoveling excess asphalt, sweeping up debris, and a variety of labour related duties.

REQUIREMENTS/ EXPERIENCE

• Class 5 Drivers License.
• Minimum 3 – 5 years of experience in road construction.
• Minimum 1 – 2 years of experience as an asphalt raker required.
• Knowledge of construction methods and road construction materials.
• Must be physically able to repetitively lift and carry at least 50 LBS on a regular basis.
• Use of Personal Protection Equipment is required.
• Willing to work overtime, as required.
  If you are interested in joining our growing company, please email your resume, call 204-239-6267, or visit us on Highway #1 West of Portage la Prairie, to fill out an application.
  Only eligible candidates will be contacted.
  Job Type: Temporary

Benefits:

• Vision care
• Dental care
• Life insurance

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Work Location: In perso

• Assess road condition and job requirements.
• Spreading asphalt with a rake using efficient techniques and maintaining a good pace.
• Shoveling excess asphalt and sweeping up debris.
• Responsible for the proper match points and limits of asphalt mix adjacent to concrete structures, manholes, water valves and other fixtures within the road surface
• Using an asphalt rake, blend and level any seams in the mat, reducing visible marks and seams in the asphalt surface.
• Measure the width of the road using measuring tape, and string line the boundaries of the road surface as a guide for the paver.
• Assist the screed operator with even distribution of asphalt materials over the road surface
• Verify, estimate, and set the angle and depth of the asphalt screed as required.
• Signal operators of construction equipment to facilitate alignment and movement of materials.
• Shovel asphalt mix into areas inaccessible to paving machines, and compact mix using rakes and hand tampers
• Operate equipment, such as pneumatic hammers, vibrators, tampers, and skid steer when needed.
• Promote, execute and adhere to the company’s safety program, and encourage all employees, sub-contractors and consultants to adopt safety as a culture.
• Other road construction and labour duties as assigned.