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Milling Machine Operator

Requisition ID:  4984
Location: 

Coquitlam, British Columbia, CA, V3K 5X6

Pay Type:  Hourly
Starting Pay Rate - $32.00/hour

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Holcim is planning to spin-off its North American Business to unleash its full potential, capitalizing on North America’s oversized growth in construction led by the modernization of infrastructure, a surge in advanced manufacturing and AI operation and the growth of resilient cities.
 
Holcim plans to list the new company on the NYSE by the end of the first half of 2025 and establish its operations headquarters in the US to be fully dedicated to serving the North American market and pursue a growth strategy across the region.
 
The newly listed company will become North America’s leading building solutions company, with industry-leading market position to meet its customers’ greatest ambitions with the most advanced building solutions from foundation to rooftop.

Are you passionate about building the roads that connect communities? Lafarge Construction is seeking skilled and dedicated individuals to join our Road Construction Team in the Greater Vancouver Area. As a Road Construction Team Member, you'll be at the forefront of constructing vital transportation arteries, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency. Join us in shaping the future of road infrastructure and be part of a team that's paving the way for progress. Apply now to embark on a rewarding career with Lafarge Construction.
 

Our Vancouver Road Construction Team is seeking a  Milling Machine Operator to perform the following:

 

Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for control and operation of one or more types of milling equipment.  
  • Operates milling equipment (Milling Machine or Cold Planer) to properly mill asphalt/concrete to desired specifications based on usage
  • Manipulates hand or foot levers to control movements of milling machine that mills asphalt and concrete on roadways and related surfaces such as parking lots, streets, etc.
  • May perform other related duties, such as preventive maintenance on all milling machinery.
  • The operator is responsible for the efficient working condition of the equipment and is expected to perform minor servicing and maintenance or refer major problems to the supervisor.
  • Keep company vehicle, tools and equipment clean and orderly, informing management of any safety concerns.
  • Other duties as assigned 

 

Specific Accountabilities:

  • Experience working with construction crews with measurable production goals.
  • Flexible availability to include overtime, possible weekends and nights.
  • Work environments will vary making it necessary to tolerate weather conditions, such as rain and extreme temperatures. Employees may be exposed to dust, dirt, varying temperatures, loud noises, etc.

 

Qualifications and Qualities:

  • Milling equipment operation and related asphalt & road construction experience
  • Thorough understanding of all aspects of the paving industry including preparatory work, grades, drainage, paving patterns, aggregate size, job specifications, oil consistencies, compaction and other details related to asphalt paving.
  • Thorough understanding of the paving milling process ( cold planing, asphalt milling and profiling )  is considered an asset 


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.

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