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 manageme nt, highway maintenance , civil works and bridge construction, maintenance and rehabilitation expertise , and asphalt/aggregate plants and pits.

Position Rationale

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

Position Accountabilities

Team Alignment:

• Actively seek increased responsibilities and take initiative.
• Demonstrate ability to adapt and deal with issues as they arise.
• Build effective working relationships with others.
• Show enthusiasm for work, generate innovative ideas, and engage others.

Work Management

• 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

Emergency Duties:

• Ensure appropriate signage and other appropriate traffic control devices are in place.
• Respond as required to emergency situations: weather related, wildlife, accidents etc. as defined in Operations Excellence Training Modules (OETM), contract provisions, and relevant Alberta Transportation Specifications.

Operating And Labor

• Inspect, maintain, and operate equipment to company standards and promptly report all potential problems and defects.
• Ensure vehicles, equipment, facilities, yard, and keys are always secured as per company standards and policy.
• 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.
• Understand the role and requirements for each task assigned to.
• Demonstrate versatility in operating, understanding and willingness to learn how to properly operate various pieces of heavy equipment.

Working Environment/Conditions

Winter Conditions:

• Work will be performed outdoors in various weather conditions, e.g., extreme cold; ensure preparedness with proper clothing and Personal Protective Equipment.
• Deal with traffic on poor road conditions.
• Poor visibility when plowing.
• Plan and schedule working shifts and call-ins.
• Significant shift work, on-call, and night shift work required.
• Dealing with accidents/emergencies on highways.
• Long hours and days of continuous service.

Summer Conditions

• 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.
• Significant shift work, on-call, and night shift work required.
• Dealing with high traffic volumes in work zones.
• Long hours working on highways.

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

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

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