Loewen Paving Ltd.
Work Location: In person; 7041 Chadsey Road, Chilliwack, BC, V2R 5N8
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Position: Civil Engineering Technician Asphalt & Roadworks
Salary: $38.00 / Hr
Hours of Work: 35 Hr / Week
Loewen Paving stands as a distinguished and comprehensive asphalt paving enterprise nestled within the Fraser Valley region. Boasting an impressive cumulative experience of over 80 years in the industry, our expertise extends across various paving projects, encompassing roads, driveways, and expansive parking lots.
Our spectrum of services encompasses meticulous offerings such as seal coating, crack sealing, and swift emergency repairs, all executed with utmost proficiency and precision. We take pride in being fully insured and bonded, assuring our clients of the highest standards of safety and reliability.
Operating across an extensive geographical expanse, our asphalt paving services cater to areas spanning Surrey, Langley, Maple Ridge, Mission, Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Agassiz, Harrison Hot Springs, and extend outward to Hope. At Loewen Paving, our commitment lies in delivering exceptional paving solutions coupled with a dedication to customer satisfaction and project excellence.
Job Duties
• Assist in interpreting engineering drawings, pavement design specifications, and construction standards, ensuring crews adhere to tolerances for grade, slope, and compaction.
• Utilize CAD or drafting tools to update site plans, as-built drawings, and change documentation based on field measurements and revisions.
• Support the preparation of quantity take-offs, material usage forecasts, project schedules, and technical documentation for asphalt and roadworks projects.
• Conduct site condition assessments to identify drainage issues, subgrade failures, and surface distress patterns such as rutting, cracking, or raveling.
• Perform field surveys using levels, and laser instruments to establish project control points, verify grades, cross-sections, and pavement alignment.
• Conduct geotechnical and materials assessments, including sampling and testing of asphalt, aggregates, and subgrade soils for density, moisture, compaction, and gradation.
• Monitor asphalt production temperatures, mix uniformity, and delivery timelines to ensure compliance with project specifications and Ministry/municipal standards.
• Observe and document roadway construction activities, including proof-rolling, base preparation, asphalt placement, joint construction, lift thickness, and rolling patterns.
• Prepare detailed technical reports summarizing test results, inspection findings, deviations from specifications, and recommended corrective actions.
• Liaise with suppliers, testing labs, and municipal inspectors to coordinate materials testing, compliance checks, and project documentation submissions.
• Apply occupational health and environmental requirements by monitoring dust control, runoff management, and safe handling of asphalt materials and equipment.
Job Requirements
• Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Engineering Technology, or a related civil-construction field.
• Training or coursework in surveying, materials testing, construction methods, or roadworks considered an asset.
• 1 2 years of related experience in civil construction, asphalt paving support, materials testing, or field inspection preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret civil drawings, grades, cross-sections, and municipal specifications.
• Familiarity with field measurement tools, asphalt paving processes, compaction principles, and road construction materials.
• Ability to prepare clear technical notes, field reports, measurement logs, and simple sketches or CAD mark-ups.
• Proficiency with computer software such as Excel and Word; familiarity with CAD tools is an asset.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work outdoors on active construction sites.
• Effective communication skills for conveying technical information to supervisors, crews, and external testing services.
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate: Chilliwack, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
