Alberta Highway Services Ltd. | Highway Maintenance Operator 1

at  Colas

Subsidiary: Colas Western Canada Inc.
ALBERTA HIGHWAY SERVICES LTD., a division of Canadian Road Builders Inc., is a leader in the highway maintenance industry across the province of Alberta. We offer unparalleled highway and highway-related maintenance repair such as: guardrail, supply, installation, and repair, sign supply, installation, and repair, spray patch road-repair, snow plowing, and bridge repair and maintenance.

SKILLS

• A high school diploma or GED an asset
• Valid driver’s license (Class 3 or 1 with Air Brakes) with a recent 5 years abstract with reliable transportation
• Previous experience in heavy equipment operation is an asset:
• Operating and maintaining Snowplows, Towplows, Loaders, Graders or Tandem Axle Gravel Trucks
• Road maintenance construction experience is considered an asset
• Must be able to work long shifts up to 12hrs including night shifts and is expected to be on call for Winter Activities
• Able to work in uncertain outdoor conditions and be able to work overtime hours when required
• Have a willingness to work physically in a team environment by assisting co-workers with other duties as needed
• Must be able to write, read and communicate effectively in English
• Experience with safety regulations and safe practices
• Must be able to pass pre-employment fit and drug/alcohol testing
  AHSL offers competitive salary and benefits packages, along with in-house training, an incredible work environment, and career advancement opportunities.
  Must be able to meet all safety requirements including pre-employment fit and drug/alcohol testing.

We are looking for reliable individuals who will be responsible for the day to day operations of the SWCRR. As a highway maintenance operator you will be responsible for running and maintaining the equipment used for daily company operations, as well as non equipment type work such as setting up traffic accommodations, flagging, and installing signs, guardrail and delineators. The highway maintenance operator position is comprised of operating equipment and physical labor. In doing so you will be providing essential services by ensuring the effective and efficient operations can be completed.
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Participate and Apply AHSL Safety Practices to all aspects of their work including the wearing of Personal Protective Equipment.

• Prepares for their work: arrives fit for duty, with adequate time ahead of shift, and ready for the work day with everything needed on hand.
• Carries out work safely and efficiently under clear direction given by supervisor.
• Maintains AHSL equipment and vehicles: clearing and verification of vehicles after use, carries out standard upkeep (minor repairs) in observance of AHSL’s environmental guidelines and regulations, notifies their supervisor in the event of anomalies.