As an Asphalt & Crusher Plant Technologist, you will be responsible for ensuring that the materials produced from asphalt and crush plant meet customer's requirements, standards and ensuring delivery of the produced materials in a cost effective and cost competitive manner to the customers. Primary duties include:
- Ensure and maintain the quality control of the asphalt concrete and aggregate production.
- Assist city paving operations on quality control of asphalt paving during construction season to ensure materials, construction and smoothness specifications are met.
- Support Plants Coordinator in the contract administration of several ongoing supply and service contracts for the supply of new equipment, construction facilities, contract material hauling, contracted material supply and contracted material processing.
- Monitor production and report on progress compared to annual targets.
- Review and verify contractor's invoices, and review of various equipment supply contracts.
- Complete daily asphalt mix, aggregate quality, quantity analysis and compilation and ensure the recording of daily information vital to the costing analysis and comparison of day to day operations.
- Provide assistance to the crusher plan layout plans and setup.
- Assist in parts ordering and inventory updates, plant upgrades, environmental compliance, specification and acquisition of new equipment and winter maintenance of existing equipment.
- Research best practices and assist in preparation of financial reports to various interested parties.
- Collaborate with others in the Business Unit, outside vendors and contractors.
Qualifications
- A completed 2 year diploma in Civil Engineering Technology and at least 5 years of experience in asphalt technology and materials testing that includes aggregate analysis.
- Applicants must be eligible for membership in the Association of Science & Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta (ASET).
- A valid Class 5 Driver's License (or provincial equivalent) with no more than six demerits, no current suspensions or charges pending.
- Ability to obtain a City of Calgary operator's permit.
- Basic level of proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) is considered an asset.
- Knowledge of asphalt technology as well as Marshall and SuperPave Methods of Mix Design of Asphalt Concrete Design is also considered an asset.
- Success in this position requires effective communication skills, strong technical focus, safety orientation and the ability to deal with members of the public.
- Demonstrated excellent coaching skills along with strong organizational and time management skills.
Pre-employment Requirements
- Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.
Workstyle
- This position may be eligible to work from home for at least part of the time as one of several flexible work options available to City employees. These arrangements depend on the operational requirements of the role, employee suitability, and are subject to change based on operational needs and corporate direction.
Pre-employment Drug Test: An offer of employment for this position will be conditional on an applicant passing a pre-employment drug test . This test assesses for use of drugs including cannabis. Failure to pass a pre-employment drug test may prevent an applicant from being hired into any safety sensitive position for a period of up to twelve months.
Position and Pay Information
- Business Unit: Mobility
- Union: CUPE Local 38
- Position Type: 1 Permanent
- Compensation: Pay Grade 10 $44.01 - 58.82 per hour
- Hours of work: Standard 35 hour work week.
- Days of work: This position works a 5-day work week with 1 day off in a 3 week cycle.
- Location: 651 25 Avenue SE
- Audience: Internal/External
- Apply By: August 12th, 2026
- Job ID: 314856
