Highway Maintenance Worker Operator Volker Stevin Highways Lethbridge, AB Application Deadline:[...]

Vshighways; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in highway maintenance as a Highway Maintenance Worker Operator. You'll operate heavy equipment, maintain highways, and ensure safety on roadways. With a commitment to safety and teamwork, this role offers growth opportunities and comprehensive benefits, including employer-paid health coverage.

Benefits

100% Employer-Paid Benefits

RRSP contributions for eligible employees

Access to 500+ training courses

Qualifications

• Experience in snowplow operations is considered an asset.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks in various weather conditions.
• Flexible schedule for on-call shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate various types of heavy equipment for highway maintenance.
• Maintain, service, and inspect company equipment and vehicles.
• Ensure proper signage and traffic control measures in work zones.

Skills

Operating heavy equipment

Safety compliance

Traffic control

Education

Valid Class 3 Driver’s License

Job description

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 the safe and efficient operation of various types of heavy equipment used in highway maintenance. This position 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
• Maintain, service, and inspect company equipment, vehicles, and facilities, ensuring proper care and security
• Follow labour laws, company policies, safety regulations, and environmental/OH&S compliance
• Understand and apply Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) standards for highway maintenance, road safety, and hazard assessments
• Ensure proper signage, traffic control measures, and emergency response for weather events, accidents, and wildlife hazards
• Operate and learn various heavy equipment for snow/ice control, roadside, and highway maintenance
• 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

The ideal candidate for this position will possess the following:

Qualifications & Experience

• Valid Class 3 Driver’s License with air brake endorsement with a Driver’s Abstract showing no more than 6 demerits and no major infractions
• Reside within 30 minutes driving distance of the assigned shop
• Skilled in operating and performing minor maintenance on light, medium, and heavy equipment is considered an asset
• Experience in snowplow operations is considered an asset
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks in various weather conditions
• Flexible schedule for on-call shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays

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

Connecting People with Progress

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 them to think creatively and develop new skills.

Join a Team Where People Truly Matter

Note: Pre-employment Drug and Alcohol Testing will be required.

Thank you for your interest in joining our team. While we carefully review all submissions, only those whose qualifications closely align with the role will be contacted.

About Volker Stevin Highways

Our story begins in 1996 with the privatization of Highway Maintenance in the Province of Alberta. We started our operations in Southern Alberta, and have maintained the roads, and bridges in the Lethbridge Contract Maintenance Areas ever since. In 2001, we assumed responsibility for the Calgary area, and further expanded our operations in 2016 with the 30-year maintenance contract of the North East section of the Anthony Henday Drive in Edmonton. In August 2019 we added all of Mountain View County and Clearwater County to our areas and currently maintain approximately 30% of the provincial road network (~ 18,500 lane km’s). Over 200 plow trucks, and more than 350 people, work all year round to provide safe roads and bridges to the travelling public in Alberta.