Field Assistant - Scaler​/Checker

Your Opportunity

We have an opportunity for motivated individuals for Field Assistant – Scaler/Checker positions with our Alberta Transportation group in Red Deer and Ponoka, Alberta. These are temporary project positions that will run for the duration of the construction project requirements.

• Records truck asphalt/gravel weights on scale sheet and the truck driver’s haul card.
• Adds up and checks the daily total weight, total weight per truck, and per round.
• Communicates any changes or concerns to the project inspector and road checker.
• Submits reviewed/corrected scale sheet to the inspector daily.

• Records load weights for each truck, as they arrive at the paver.
• Moves their vehicle down the road to stay just ahead of the paving crew, parking in approaches or other safe locations.
• Calculates accumulated weights per 100 m or km as requested by the Contractor or inspector.
• Calculates and checks accumulated weight per round and per day.
• Provides daily checker sheet and haul cards to the inspector daily.

• Reside in (or have access to accommodation) in the vicinity of one of the project locations as identified above.
• Ability to communicate clearly (spoken and written) in English.
• Comfortable working outside all day in a range of weather conditions, including hot and cold field temperatures and rain.
• Must own a reliable vehicle and possess a valid driver's license.
• Required to supply your own safety footwear; however, safety vests and head protection will be supplied.
• Ability to work long hours and weekends as required by the construction schedule.

• No education or experience required. Previous experience in either role or construction would be an asset.

Work will occur primarily on construction sites which may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. Work will involve some nighttime and weekend activities through the course of construction.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part‑time roles will be pro‑rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Regular full‑time and part‑time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax‑free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short‑term/long‑term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.

Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax‑free savings account.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Canada | AB | Red Deer

BC-1136 Transpt-CA Alberta

Temporary

New Position

Yes

Full time