Asphalt Paving Lead Hand
Calgary Paving Ltd. — Calgary, AlbertaFull-time | Seasonal | Competitive compensation based on experience
Calgary Paving Ltd. is looking for an experienced Asphalt Paving Lead Hand to join our team. This is a senior, hands-on field position for someone who knows how to lead a paving crew, maintain production, protect quality and help deliver professional results on residential and commercial projects.
We are a well-established Calgary paving contractor with a strong project pipeline, modern equipment and a reputation built on quality workmanship. We offer steady seasonal work, competitive compensation and an opportunity to take on greater responsibility within a growing company.
Mandatory experience
Applicants must meet all of the following requirements:
- Minimum three to four years of recent experience as an asphalt paving lead hand or in a comparable crew-leadership role
- Valid driver’s licence and reliable transportation
- Acceptable driving record and ability to provide a driver’s abstract
- Substantial hands-on experience with both residential driveways and commercial paving projects
- Demonstrated ability to direct crew members and coordinate paving operations in the field
- Strong knowledge of asphalt placement, raking, joints, tie-ins, grades, drainage and compaction
- Ability to identify and correct workmanship or production problems before they affect the finished product
- Ability to work extended hours, early mornings and Saturdays during the paving season
General construction, landscaping, concrete or equipment-operating experience alone does not qualify. Applicants without direct asphalt-paving leadership experience will not be considered.
Responsibilities
The Asphalt Paving Lead Hand will work closely with the foreman and superintendent to:
- Assist with leading the paving crew and assigning daily tasks
- Confirm that the crew understands the project scope, paving sequence and quality expectations
- Help organize labour, equipment, trucks and asphalt deliveries to maintain production
- Coordinate paving activities around the paver, rollers, skid steers and handwork crews
- Check grades, drainage, slopes, depths, tie-ins and paving limits throughout the project
- Direct raking, luting, joint construction, handwork and detail finishing
- Monitor asphalt temperature, placement, segregation and compaction
- Ensure edges, transitions, approaches and joints are straight, properly finished and compacted
- Recognize potential problems and communicate them before work proceeds
- Maintain a safe, organized and productive job site
- Help train and supervise less-experienced crew members
- Complete daily equipment and job-site inspections as required
- Support the foreman and take charge of the crew when directed
What we are looking for
The successful candidate will be:
- A confident and respectful crew leader
- Highly experienced in practical asphalt-paving operations
- Able to maintain quality while meeting production targets
- Comfortable giving clear instructions and holding crew members accountable
- Reliable, punctual and available throughout the paving season
- Mechanically inclined and attentive to equipment condition
- Calm under pressure and capable of solving field problems quickly
- Professional when dealing with customers, inspectors, general contractors and other trades
- Willing to work alongside the crew and lead by example
Physical and scheduling requirements
Candidates must be able to:
- Perform physically demanding outdoor work
- Work in heat, dust, noise and changing weather conditions
- Stand, walk, rake, shovel, lift and perform handwork for extended periods
- Safely work around moving trucks and heavy equipment
- Work long and variable hours during peak paving season
- Reliably report to work on time, including early-morning starts
Why join Calgary Paving?
- Competitive compensation based on proven experience
- Consistent work throughout the paving season
- Established company with a strong backlog of residential and commercial projects
- Modern paving equipment and experienced crews
- Opportunity for advancement based on leadership, reliability and performance
- A workplace that values quality workmanship, accountability and professional conduct
Application requirements
To be considered, your application must clearly identify:
- The number of years you have worked specifically as an asphalt paving lead hand
- The paving companies where you held that role
- The approximate size of the crews you supervised
- Your experience with residential driveways and commercial paving projects
- The paving equipment you have operated or coordinated
- Whether you hold a valid driver’s licence and can provide an acceptable driver’s abstract
- Two employment references who can verify your asphalt-paving and leadership experience
Applications that do not provide this information may not be reviewed.
Important: This is not an entry-level position and is not suitable for someone seeking their first leadership opportunity. Only candidates with verifiable asphalt-paving lead-hand experience should apply.
Calgary Paving Ltd. thanks all applicants for their interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Pay: $35.00-$40.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Wellness program
Work Location: In person
