Job Opportunities Asphalt Plant Operator - Term (2786)
Job Opportunities Asphalt Plant Operator - Term (2786)
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Job Description
Job ID:2786
Openings:One
Jurisdiction:CUPE Local 21
Division:City Operations
Department:Roadways & Transportation
Branch:Roadways Capital Operations
Location Name: Regina Saskatchewan CA
Type of Posting:Internal & External
Employment Type:Termup to two (2) years
Hourly Salary: $29.47 $30.32
Annual Salary:$60995 $62752
Date Posted: May 15 2025
Closing Date:May 30 2025
Land Acknowledgement
We are proud to reside on Treaty 4 Territory and the traditional lands of the Cree Saulteaux Dakota Nakota Lakota and Mtis Nation honoring and respecting these Nations and ancestors of this territory and grateful to be here. Regina is committed to building trust and creating true partnerships with Indigenous peoples.
Equity Diversity & Inclusion
The City of Regina is an equal opportunities employer dedicated to fostering a respectful collaborative inclusive and barrierfree workplace allowing everyone to achieve their full potential. We value diversity as a key to our success and encourage all qualified candidates including Indigenous peoples people of color 2SLGBTQIAP individuals of all genders persons of disabilities and members of equityseeking communities to apply.
The City of Regina is committed to ensure accessible and accommodating processes during the application and selection phases. If you need accommodation at any point during the recruitment process please inform our Talent teamand well collaborate with you to address your requirements.
Position Summary
This position operates maintains and repairs the asphalt plant and various types of equipment as required This position reports to the Crew Lead Asphalt Plant
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- Operates under the supervision of a Crew Lead Asphalt Plant a fully computerized batch plant which includes operation and control of cold and hot bins liquid asphalt storage silos and related equipment for storing and dispensing asphalt mixes dust collections system heating weighing and mixing ingredients at predetermined proportions and dispatching various asphalt mixes
- Assist the crew lead andor industrial mechanic to performs inspection maintenance and complicated repairs as necessary to ensure the asphalt plant and other stationary equipment is kept in good operating condition which at times requires working at sixty 60 or more feet above ground level work and lift heavy weights up to 50 kg
- Conducts routine tasks related to preventive maintenance and replacement of the faulty or wore out components of the asphalt plant rotary and deck screener twin bin feeder and other stationary equipment
- Operates and maintains equipment and machinery such as front end loader skid steer fork lift band saw hydraulic press vertical drill electric arc welder mig welder plasma cutter etc
- Orders receives and signs off shipments of liquid asphalt
- Follows operating procedures and instructions provided by the crew lead
- Adjusts cold bin and hot bin formulas as needed to meet mix design and product specifications
- Directs and supervises the work of casual employees assigned as helpers
- Provides training and guidance to new staff to ensure suitable development of skills and techniques required for the asphalt plant and equipment operation
- Work without direct supervision most of the time and entirely on weekends and after normal business hours
- Responsible for ensuring thorough record keeping of daily work activities
- Ensure that product quality and safety standards of the Asphalt Production and Materials Engineering are maintained including compliance with divisional and departmental operating standards processes and procedures
- Will be required to work different shifts
- Performs related duties as required
Key Qualifications
- Typically the knowledge skills and abilities required for this position are obtained through Grade 12 and self study of asphalt plant operation manual available on request in electronic form from the Manager of Asphalt Production and Materials Engineering and a minimum of three years experience in assisting in the operation and maintenance of an asphalt plant stationary equipment and two years experience in operating a front end loader and one year experience operating a skid steer.
- Must possess the internal Asphalt Plant Operator Level 1 Certificate issued to candidates who obtain 70% mark on principals of batch plant operation test and 90% mark on asphalt plant safety of the processes of asphalt production in a batch plant.
- Basic knowledge of the City of Regina asphalt specifications.
- Ability to work in confined spaces dusty cold or hot environment.
- Ability to read and understand schematics graphs and charts and to perform basic mathematical calculations.
- Ability to read examine comprehend and appropriately apply information and instructions from written materials and interactive electronic manuals.
- Ability to keep accurate uptodate records in written form.
- Ability to operate asphalt plant conveyors rotary and flat screeners bin feeders and mobile equipment with skill and efficiency and with due regard to safety measures and procedures which must be observed to protect both the public and fellow employees.
- Ability to demonstrate mechanical inclination to carry out repairs and maintenance of asphalt plant and stationary equipment under the direction and supervision of a crew lead industrial mechanic or the asphalt plant supervisor..
- Ability to schedule work of self organizing and prioritizing multiple and changing work demands while considering workload and operational requirements.
- Ability to operate assigned equipment with skill and efficiency with due regard to safety measures which must be observed to protect both the public and fellow employees.
- Ability to perform work in a safe manner. and to train other employees in the safe operation servicing maintenance and care of equipment.
- Ability to physically perform the duties of this position including the ability to lift heavy objects (up to 50 kg). Past injury history and doctors certificate may be required.
- Ability to provide guidance and training in the operation servicing maintenance and care of equipment.
- Ability to maintain cooperative and harmonious working relations with other employees.
- Ability to operate a computer and Windows based Libra batching and silo operation software .
- Ability to operate machinery such as band saws hydraulic press vertical drills and electric arc welders etc.
Working/Other Conditions
- Will be required to work shift and/or irregular hours.
- Must possess a valid class 5 drivers license and Front end Loader and Skid Steer Certificates.
- Must be able to obtain the Confine Space Training Certificate.
- Will be required to work outside in cold or hot weather disassembling repairing and assembling asphalt plant components and stationary equipment.
- Will be required to work in confine spaces dusty and dirty environment and at high elevation.
Additional Requirements:
- Successful candidates may be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check per the City of Reginas Criminal Record Check Policy.
- Proof of education is required.
- Additional assessments may be conducted to evaluate competencies skills and knowledge.
At City of Regina we offer competitive compensation health and wellness benefits and growth through educational support and inhouse courses. If youre passionate about public service and making a difference apply now!
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Note: Only applications submitted via our online application system are accepted
Employment Type
Temp
