Highway Maintenance Worker Operator – Call-In

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

• Actively seek increased responsibilities and take initiative.
• Demonstrate ability to adapt and deal with issues as they arise.
• Show enthusiasm for work, generate new 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.
  
  

Quality Influence

• Encourage others to achieve a high quality of service and lead by example.
• Understand and apply company performance standards, Quality Assurance / Quality Control (QA/QC) requirements for all highway maintenance activities.
  
  

Alignment To Volker Stevin Strategies

• Embody Volker Stevin values, including contributing to the culture of safety excellence.
  
  

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 possible 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.
• Reside within 30 kilometers of assigned shop.
• Work regularly scheduled hours including shift work and on-call duties as per company policy.
• Ensure maintenance facilities are well maintained and properly stocked with maintenance supplies and equipment supplies.
  
  

Working Environment/Conditions

Within a nature of 24/7 operation, the following work conditions are potentially needed to be considered:

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.
• 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.
• Deal with accidents/emergencies on highways.
  
  

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

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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