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Job Title


Asphalt Plant Loader Operator


Company : Carmacks Enterprises Ltd.]


Location : Wetaskiwin, Alberta


Created : 2025-06-21


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Since 1974, **Carmacks Enterprises Ltd.** has grown from a small municipal road contractor, to a multi-faceted general civil construction service and highway maintenance organization. Operating throughout Western Canada, Carmacks Enterprises is an industry leader in handling all aspects of heavy civil construction. **What is the role?** Reporting to the Asphalt Plant Manager, this is a skilled position encompassing many aspects of asphalt plant operation. This position is responsible for running a loader at a high production asphalt plant. Duties are: * Keep asphalt plant aggregate and recycle bins constantly fed with front end loader * Accept daily aggregate deliveries from suppliers and keep aggregate piles maintained * Help foreman and plant operator with maintenance & repair of drum mix asphalt plant during break downs * Help in perpetuating a safety-first work environment * Ability to cut, weld, and make minor repairs to plant equipment is an asset * Other duties as assigned **What do we value?** * Minimum 2 years experience operating a Loader in an asphalt plant environment * Excellent verbal and written communication skills * Strong mechanical aptitude with fabrication abilities * Experience running loader at a high production asphalt plant and maintaining a drum mix asphalt plant and front-end loader * Experience running a front-end loader on a gravel crusher **What''s in it for you?** * Competitive compensation package * Dental care * Extended health care * Annual boot allowance * Matching RRSP * Employee stock purchase plan * Employee assistance program * Maternity top-up program * Second parent leave program * Free On-site parking * Growth Opportunities * Company events *Carmacks is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, disability or veteran status. Carmacks believes in building better, together.* *Please visit us on the web at to learn more about Carmacks.* Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal Schedule: * 10 hour shift * 12 hour shift * 8 hour shift * Day shift * Evening shift * Monday to Friday * Morning shift * Night shift * Overtime * Weekends as needed Ability to commute/relocate: * Wetaskiwin, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred) Application question(s): * What is your hourly wage expectation? Experience: * operating a Loader in an asphalt plant environment: 2 years (preferred) Willingness to travel: * 75% (preferred) Work Location: In person Expected start date: 2025-09-15