Highway Maintenance Worker Operator

Volker Stevin Canada and its subsidiaries across Western Canada are dedicated to providing the highest level of quality services in the areas of: construction, project management, highway maintenance, civil works and bridge construction, maintenance and rehabilitation expertise, and asphalt/aggregate plants and pits.

Position Rationale

This position is skilled in safely operating a variety of heavy equipment used in highway maintenance work. A Highway Maintenance Worker/Operator is responsible for highway maintenance, maintenance and operation of equipment and will perform labor intensive duties as required ensuring that the Highway Maintenance Program is delivered according to contract specifications.

Position Accountabilities

• Understand and comply with basic labor laws, applicable specifications, and organizational polices.
• Demonstrate personal commitment to servicing and maintaining company equipment.

Alignment To Volker Stevin Strategies

• Embody Volker Stevin values, including contributing to the culture of safety excellence.
• Model and promote our company goals and values while undertaking work for the company.

Highway Maintenance

Operating and Labor:

• Possess stamina to perform and sustain physical labor including standing/walking/climbing, and strength to lift and maneuver materials and equipment weighing up to 100 lbs. with proper equipment.
• Operate equipment and perform labor intensive duties for snow and ice control, roadside maintenance, road surface maintenance, traffic control maintenance, bridge maintenance and highway maintenance.

Job Management

• Complete all required documentation such as fuel logs, schedule forms, road reports, highway maintenance records, equipment repair requests, safety and environmental documentation as related to specific jobs, etc.
• Understand the value this role has for keeping Alberta roads a safer place to travel on.

Working Environment/Conditions

Winter Conditions:

• Significant shift work, on-call, and night shift work required.
• Poor visibility when plowing.
• Long hours and days of continuous service.

Summer Conditions

• Dealing with high traffic volumes in work zones.
• Work will be performed outdoors in various weather conditions, e.g., extreme heat conditions, windy and rainy conditions; ensure preparedness with proper fluids for hydration, clothing, Personal Protective Equipment.

Safety Processes

• Ensure all required safety training is up to date.
• Ensure all work operations are conducted in a safe and responsible manner and duties are carried out as per Alberta OH&S Regulations and Safety Management Guide.
• Initiate corrective action when safe work procedures are not followed.

The ideal candidate for this position will possess the following: Qualifications & Experience

• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks.
• Valid Standard First Aid Certificate (preferred).
• Valid Class 1 (preferred) or Class 3 driver’s license with air endorsement.
• Experience and aptitude for operation and minor maintenance of light, medium, and heavy equipment.
• Must reside within 30 minutes of the assigned shop.
• Clean and valid driver’s abstract.
• Experience in snowplow operation – minimum 50 hours behind the wheel.

Note: We promote a safe work environment with a substance testing program.

While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected will be contacted for an interview.

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