lecm

Asphalt Lead Hand

Calgary, Alberta · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$34k-$37kDetected 4 days ago

LeadershipCommunication

About the role

Job Title: Asphalt Lead Hand – Paving Operations (with Winter Work Potential)
LECM (LE Construction & Maintenance) is seeking an experienced and driven Asphalt Lead Hand to lead our paving crew through the construction season. This position is central to running a safe, productive laydown operation — setting the pace of the crew, controlling mat quality, and delivering clean, durable commercial surfaces. The ideal candidate has

Lead and coordinate the paving crew - direct paver operators, roller operators, rakers, and laborers to hit daily production and quality targets.
Perform skilled hand work - raking, luting, and shoveling to seal joints, dress edges, and correct defects in the mat.
Conduct pre- and post-operation inspections of the paver, rollers, and support equipment, reporting issues promptly.
Communicate closely with the foreman and site leads, tracking crew and equipment hours and adapting to shifting priorities across sites.
Minimum 3-5 years of asphalt paving experience, including time in a lead hand or crew leadership role.
Strong hand skills - raking, luting, and finishing - with the technique to protect the mat and manage aggregate.
Our paving division delivers safe, durable, maintenance-focused asphalt and concrete solutions - including mill & fill, overlays, resurfacing, patching, crack sealing, and drainage correction - that preserve our clients' assets and extend the life of their parking lots and surfaces.

Proven screed operation experience, with a strong understanding of depth, grade, yield, and joint matching.
Experience with mill & fill, overlays, and parking lot resurfacing is a major asset.

Position Summary
This position is central to running a safe, productive laydown operation - setting the pace of the crew, controlling mat quality, and delivering clean, durable commercial surfaces.
The ideal candidate has proven skill on the screed and roller, strong raking and luting hand skills, and the leadership to keep a crew moving efficiently in a fast-paced, quality-focused environment.
As LECM operates year-round, there is strong potential for full-time, year-round employment for candidates open to snow and ice operations during the winter season.
Operate the screed to control depth, grade, crown, and finish, monitoring yield and maintaining consistent, tight joints.
Operate rollers for proper compaction, achieving target density while protecting mat quality and surface smoothness.
Coordinate hot mix delivery with trucking, managing timing and material temperature to keep a steady, uninterrupted workflow.
Set up and control the job, including line-out, grade checks, and site prep for mill & fill, overlays, patching, and resurfacing.

Seasonal, with opportunity for full-time, year-round work through winter snow and ice operations.
LECM (LE Construction & Maintenance) is a Calgary-based provider of year-round commercial property maintenance, serving Calgary, Airdrie, Cochrane, Okotoks, Chestermere, Strathmore, and surrounding communities.
We are proud to be COR safety certified and trusted by organizations such as the City of Calgary, the Government of Alberta, SAIT, and Colliers.
We value teamwork, professionalism, safety, and craftsmanship - ensuring our partners receive reliable, high-quality work on every project.

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