Highway Maintenance Worker Operator

Job summary

The Highway Maintenance Worker Operator is responsible for maintaining highways, ensuring roadway functionality, and managing traffic control measures. They must also perform emergency response duties, maintain equipment, and adhere to strict safety and environmental regulations.

Job details

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 plays a key role in maintaining highways, ensuring the functionality and safety of roadways. How You’ll Add Value * Actively contribute to the safety culture, promoting a safe and productive work environment * Ensure proper signage, traffic control measures, and emergency response for weather events, accidents, and wildlife hazards * 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 What You Bring * 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 is considered an asset * 50+ hours of experience of snowplow operation is preferred * Be able to work on call and perform on night shifts when needed Note: Pre-employment Drug and Alcohol Testing will be required. How We Make It Count * 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 Our Commitment to You Safety Isn’t Just a Priority—It’s a Value. Safety is woven into the fabric of who we are and how we operate. It’s not a box we check off; it’s a commitment that guides every decision we make, every process we implement, and every project we undertake. Because at the end of the day, when we say safety is a value, we mean it’s a promise we make to our people, families, and the communities we serve. True to Our Word, True to Our People. Our culture is grounded in humility and authenticity, with a deep commitment to family. We believe in supporting each other, no matter the role or title. When we say we care, we mean it—our actions match our words. Everyone is empowered, valued, and respected, because being 'true to our word' means being 'true to our people.' Interesting Projects and Skill-Building Work. Volker Stevin is known for its ability to take on complex projects of all sizes, from large-scale infrastructure builds to specialized niche developments to highway maintenance and more. This diversity in project scope and complexity means that our employees have access to new opportunities across our family of companies that challenge

What you’ll do

The Highway Maintenance Worker Operator is responsible for maintaining highways, ensuring roadway functionality, and managing traffic control measures. They must also perform emergency response duties, maintain equipment, and adhere to strict safety and environmental regulations.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a valid Class 3 or 1 Driver’s License with an air brake endorsement and a clean driver's abstract. Experience in operating heavy equipment and performing minor maintenance is required, with a preference for snowplow operation experience.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness coverage • Employer RRSP contributions • Professional development training • Safety training • Upskilling opportunities

Listed skills

• Heavy equipment operation · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Heavy equipment operation
• Traffic control
• Safety compliance
• Hazard assessment
• Equipment maintenance
• Snowplow operation
• Documentation
• Emergency response
• Road maintenance
• QA/QC standards
• Emergency Response
• Project Scoping
• Dangerous Goods/Hazmat Transport
• Valid Driver's License
• Upskilling
• Construction
• Textiles
• Heavy Equipment
• Environmental Compliance
• Highway Maintenance
• Leadership Development
• Safety Culture
• Snow Plowing
• Traffic Control
• Quality Control
• Teamwork

Job areas

• Construction
• Trades
• Transportation
• Security & Safety
• Logistics
• Highway Maintenance Worker
• Maintenance Helper / Assistant
• Odd Job Persons
• Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers