Highway Maintenance Worker/Operator

Volker Stevin Canada • Sherwood Park, AB

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At Volker Stevin, our employees are key to the success of every project, contributing to the legacy we build within the communities we serve. If you're ready to take on a challenging, hands-on role where safety, teamwork, and growth are paramount, we encourage you to join our dynamic team. Together, we’ll continue to set the standard for excellence in construction. Reporting to the Foreman, the Highway Maintenance Worker/Operator is responsible for contributing to the safety culture, promoting a safe and productive work environment, maintaining well-stocked maintenance facilities and completing necessary documentation, including logs, reports, and safety records. This role also involves safely transporting hazardous materials and managing traffic in high-volume work zones and emergency situations, as well as maintaining, servicing, and inspecting company equipment, vehicles, and facilities, ensuring proper care and security. The position requires adherence to labor laws, company policies, safety regulations, and environmental compliance, while applying QA/QC standards for highway maintenance, road safety, and hazard assessments. The role is performed in an outdoor setting, which could include inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to dust and asphalt. Additionally, the worker will operate additional heavy equipment as required, to support project needs, and ensure proper signage, traffic control measures, and emergency response for weather events, accidents, and wildlife hazards.

Requirements

• Valid Class 3 or 1 Driver’s License with air brake endorsement with a Driver’s Abstract showing no more than 6 demerits and no major infractions
• Experience in operating and performing minor maintenance on light, medium, and heavy equipment.

Nice To Haves

• 50+ hours of experience of snowplow operation is preferred
• Comfortable working shift work rotation

Responsibilities

• Actively contribute to the safety culture, promoting a safe and productive work environment
• Maintain well-stocked maintenance facilities and complete necessary documentation, including logs, reports, and safety records
• Safely transport hazardous materials and manage traffic in high-volume work zones and emergency situations
• Maintain, service, and inspect company equipment, vehicles, and facilities, ensuring proper care and security
• Follow labour laws, company policies, safety regulations, and environmental compliance, while applying QA/QC standards for highway maintenance, road safety, and hazard assessments
• Perform in an outdoor setting, which could include inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to dust and asphalt
• Operate additional heavy equipment as required, to support project needs
• Ensure proper signage, traffic control measures, and emergency response for weather events, accidents, and wildlife hazards

Benefits

• 100% Employer-Paid Benefits: Enjoy industry-leading comprehensive health and wellness coverage
• RRSP: Build your future with employer RRSP contributions for eligible employees
• Long-Term Careers: Join a team with an average tenure of 7.3 years across all roles
• Seasonal Rehire Loyalty: 44% of seasonal employees return year after year
• Professional Growth: Access 500+ training courses in safety, upskilling, and leadership development
• Unlimited Potential: Be part of a company that supports your goals and helps you succeed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed