Grader Operator - Site Services / Road Maintenance
Top Benefits
About the role
We are seeking ahighly competent Grader Operatorto support ongoing road and site ground maintenance. This role focuses onmaintaining and preserving roadways, pads, and access routesin both summer and winter conditions.
This isnot a production earthworks role, this position requires an operator who understands how tomaintain crown, preserve gravel, control drainage, and protect road structure, while working largely independently with minimal supervision.
Work Location & Schedule
-Conklin Site Based Operations -Drive in Drive Out
- Camp accommodations when on shift
Rotation
-2 weeks on / 2 weeks off -12-hour scheduled workdays
- Day or night shifts depending on operational requirements
Compensation & Benefits
-Competitive hourly wagebased on experience -Overtime paid after 10 hours per day or 44 hours per week -Statutory holiday pay: 9.6%
- Year-round, steady employment
- Camp accommodations while on shift
- Benefits package available after probation
- Ongoing safety training and certification support
Key Responsibilities
Road & Site Maintenance
- Maintain gravel roads, access routes, and pads to required standards
- Establish and maintain properroad crown and cross-fall
- Preserve gravel coverage andprevent loss of aggregate into ditches
- Shape and maintain ditches for effective drainage without overcutting
- Perform fine grading to maintain smooth, durable running surfaces
- Identify developing road issues and proactively correct them
Winter Operations
- Clear snow and ice whileprotecting compacted road structure
- Avoid removal of base material and compacted gravel
- Maintain safe driving conditions without damaging road integrity
- Adapt grading techniques to variable winter conditions
Equipment Operation & Maintenance
- Operate graders safely and efficiently in all conditions
- Conduct thoroughpre-use, post-use, and daily inspections
- Maintain cleanliness and operational readiness of equipment
- Identify, report, and document mechanical or safety concerns
Safety & Operational Leadership
- Actively participate in dailyhazard assessments/FLHAs, and toolbox talks
- Identify hazards and apply appropriate controls
- Exercise stop-work authority when conditions are unsafe
- Comply with all company, client, and Alberta OH&S requirements
- Complete all required safety and operational documentation accurately
- Contribute to safety and operational discussions and continuous improvement
Communication & Independence
- Work independently with minimal direct supervision
- Communicate effectively with supervisors, dispatch, and site contacts
- Provide updates on road conditions, issues, and required follow-up work
- Represent Al’s Contracting professionally on all worksites
Required Qualifications
-Proven experience operating gradersin road maintenance or heavy civil environments
Strong understanding of:
- Road crown and drainage principles
- Gravel preservation and surface maintenance
- Seasonal road maintenance techniques
- Ability to work independently and make sound field decisions -Valid Driver’s Licencewith a clean driver’s abstract
Valid safety certifications (required):
- H2S Alive
- Ground Disturbance Level 2 (Supervisor)
- Standard First Aid (CPR)
- CSTS 2020
- Ability to successfully completepre-employment drug & alcohol testing
- Comfortable working outdoors in remote locations and all weather conditions
What We Look For
- Experienced, detail-oriented operators who take pride in road quality
- Strong situational awareness and problem-solving skills
- Safety-minded professionals who actively engage in site safety and planning
- Reliable team members seeking long-term, stable employment
About Al’s Contracting
Al’s Contracting Ltd. is a 100% Indigenous-owned and operated company with deep roots in the communities where we work. Our work is primarily remote and site-based, with crews deployed to maintain critical access roads, leases, and facilities year-round.
We are known for long-term client relationships, strong operational standards, and a safety culture that is actively practiced in the field, not just written on paper. Operators at Al’s Contracting are trusted to work independently, make sound decisions, and take pride in the quality of their work.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $34.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Life insurance
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
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About Al's Contracting
SAFETY is at the core of all that we do. We have a culture at Al’s Contracting that protects our people, our property, those that we work with, the public and the environment. We recognize the “Guiding Principles for Worker Safety” in our business sector and most importantly, we strictly adhere to them. Safety is more than slogans, performance statistics and certifications. It is what we do. We have a behavior-based safety program to ensure that safety is the first thought of every employee. We hold all employees at every level of the company to our safety standards, policies, procedures and initiatives and for compliance to all applicable legislation.
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Grader Operator - Site Services / Road Maintenance
Top Benefits
About the role
We are seeking ahighly competent Grader Operatorto support ongoing road and site ground maintenance. This role focuses onmaintaining and preserving roadways, pads, and access routesin both summer and winter conditions.
This isnot a production earthworks role, this position requires an operator who understands how tomaintain crown, preserve gravel, control drainage, and protect road structure, while working largely independently with minimal supervision.
Work Location & Schedule
-Conklin Site Based Operations -Drive in Drive Out
- Camp accommodations when on shift
Rotation
-2 weeks on / 2 weeks off -12-hour scheduled workdays
- Day or night shifts depending on operational requirements
Compensation & Benefits
-Competitive hourly wagebased on experience -Overtime paid after 10 hours per day or 44 hours per week -Statutory holiday pay: 9.6%
- Year-round, steady employment
- Camp accommodations while on shift
- Benefits package available after probation
- Ongoing safety training and certification support
Key Responsibilities
Road & Site Maintenance
- Maintain gravel roads, access routes, and pads to required standards
- Establish and maintain properroad crown and cross-fall
- Preserve gravel coverage andprevent loss of aggregate into ditches
- Shape and maintain ditches for effective drainage without overcutting
- Perform fine grading to maintain smooth, durable running surfaces
- Identify developing road issues and proactively correct them
Winter Operations
- Clear snow and ice whileprotecting compacted road structure
- Avoid removal of base material and compacted gravel
- Maintain safe driving conditions without damaging road integrity
- Adapt grading techniques to variable winter conditions
Equipment Operation & Maintenance
- Operate graders safely and efficiently in all conditions
- Conduct thoroughpre-use, post-use, and daily inspections
- Maintain cleanliness and operational readiness of equipment
- Identify, report, and document mechanical or safety concerns
Safety & Operational Leadership
- Actively participate in dailyhazard assessments/FLHAs, and toolbox talks
- Identify hazards and apply appropriate controls
- Exercise stop-work authority when conditions are unsafe
- Comply with all company, client, and Alberta OH&S requirements
- Complete all required safety and operational documentation accurately
- Contribute to safety and operational discussions and continuous improvement
Communication & Independence
- Work independently with minimal direct supervision
- Communicate effectively with supervisors, dispatch, and site contacts
- Provide updates on road conditions, issues, and required follow-up work
- Represent Al’s Contracting professionally on all worksites
Required Qualifications
-Proven experience operating gradersin road maintenance or heavy civil environments
Strong understanding of:
- Road crown and drainage principles
- Gravel preservation and surface maintenance
- Seasonal road maintenance techniques
- Ability to work independently and make sound field decisions -Valid Driver’s Licencewith a clean driver’s abstract
Valid safety certifications (required):
- H2S Alive
- Ground Disturbance Level 2 (Supervisor)
- Standard First Aid (CPR)
- CSTS 2020
- Ability to successfully completepre-employment drug & alcohol testing
- Comfortable working outdoors in remote locations and all weather conditions
What We Look For
- Experienced, detail-oriented operators who take pride in road quality
- Strong situational awareness and problem-solving skills
- Safety-minded professionals who actively engage in site safety and planning
- Reliable team members seeking long-term, stable employment
About Al’s Contracting
Al’s Contracting Ltd. is a 100% Indigenous-owned and operated company with deep roots in the communities where we work. Our work is primarily remote and site-based, with crews deployed to maintain critical access roads, leases, and facilities year-round.
We are known for long-term client relationships, strong operational standards, and a safety culture that is actively practiced in the field, not just written on paper. Operators at Al’s Contracting are trusted to work independently, make sound decisions, and take pride in the quality of their work.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $34.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Life insurance
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
Not the right fit? Search for Grader Operator jobs in Edmonton, AB
About Al's Contracting
SAFETY is at the core of all that we do. We have a culture at Al’s Contracting that protects our people, our property, those that we work with, the public and the environment. We recognize the “Guiding Principles for Worker Safety” in our business sector and most importantly, we strictly adhere to them. Safety is more than slogans, performance statistics and certifications. It is what we do. We have a behavior-based safety program to ensure that safety is the first thought of every employee. We hold all employees at every level of the company to our safety standards, policies, procedures and initiatives and for compliance to all applicable legislation.