Highway Maintenance Operator

Colas Western Canada Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A road construction company in Calgary seeks reliable Highway Maintenance Operators to ensure the Southwest Calgary Ring Road remains safe and operational year-round. Responsibilities include equipment operation, traffic accommodation setup, and routine maintenance tasks. Candidates should have strong communication skills and experience in heavy equipment operation is an asset. Join a safety-focused team and contribute to maintaining crucial infrastructure.

Benefits

Competitive salary

In-house training

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in heavy equipment operation is an asset.
• Strong communication skills in English are required.
• Reliable personal transportation is essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain snowplows and other equipment.
• Perform traffic accommodation setup and install safety signs.
• Complete daily inspections and minor repairs of equipment.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Snowplows

Job description

Canadian Road Builders a Western Canadian road construction company. The CRB Group of divisions are dedicated to providing our clients with innovative and environmentally responsible solutions for building, maintaining, and preserving today’s infrastructure while upholding the highest ethical standards in all we do. We offer opportunities for qualified people who want to grow in our high-performance organization including competitive salary and benefits package, along with in-house training, an incredible work environment, and career advancement opportunities.

Alberta Highway Services Ltd. (AHSL) is proud to provide year-round maintenance services to Alberta Transportation on the Southwest Calgary Ring Road (SWCRR). This 31 km section includes six- and eight-lane divided freeway, 14 interchanges, three river crossings, and 49 bridge structures. Our dedicated team works from a brand-new, modern facility in Southwest Calgary to ensure safe, reliable, and well-maintained roadways for the public.

We operate /7/365, covering a range of activities — from snow and ice control in the winter to grass cutting, drainage, surface repairs, bridge upkeep, and traffic safety support in the summer.

We are currently seeking reliable and safety-focused Highway Maintenance Operators to join our growing team.

Main Responsibilities

As a Highway Maintenance Operator, you will be responsible for both equipment operation and physical labor, ensuring the SWCRR remains safe and operational year-round.

• Operating and maintaining snowplows and other equipment
• Performing physical duties such as traffic accommodation setup, flagging, and installing signs, guardrails, and delineators.
• Completing daily inspections, minor repairs, and routine maintenance of equipment.
• Applying AHSL safety practices in all work and wearing required PPE.
• Working in all weather conditions, including long shifts (up to 12 hours), night shifts, and being on-call during winter.
• Assisting team members with additional tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED (asset).
• Valid Class 3 or Class 1 driver’s license with air brakes endorsement and a recent 5-year abstract.
• Reliable personal transportation.
• Experience in heavy equipment operation (asset).
• Road maintenance or construction experience (asset).
• Ability to work in outdoor environments and adapt to changing conditions.
• Strong communication skills in English.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and safe work practices.
• Ability to pass pre-employment fitness and drug/alcohol testing.

Please submit your resumes to our HR Department by replying to this ad.