Highway Maintenance Worker Operator (Lethbridge, Ab)

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:

Team Alignment:

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

Work Manage:

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

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:

• 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.
• 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.

Job Management:

• Demonstrate versatility in operating, understanding and willingness to learn how to properly operate various pieces of heavy equipment.
• 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.

Environment:

• Understand and comply with the Environmental Management Plan (EMP) standards for assigned base maintenance facility and other facilities as needed.
• Ensure that all operations are conducted in an environmentally compliant manner adhering to company environmental and safety policies as well as OH&S (Occupational Health & Safety) regulations.
• Ensure safe transportation of hazardous materials applicable to their job.

Winter Conditions:

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

Summer Conditions:

• Long hours working on highways.
• Significant shift work, on-call, and night shift work required.
• 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 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.

Qualifications and Experience:

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

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

How to Apply:
Please submit applications/resumes to Volker Stevin Highways Ltd., please reference Job ID # RQ2411

Website: vshighways.ca

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

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Overtime

Application question(s):

• Do you live within 30 minutes of Lethbridge, Alberta?

Licence/Certification:

• class 3 license with air endorsement (required)
• class 1 license (preferred)

Work Location: On the road