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Summer Labourer Volker Stevin Highways Olds, AB Seasonal Application Deadline: 16/05/2025
Volker Stevin Contracting Ltd.
Olds
On-site
CAD 35,000 - 55,000
Full time
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Job summary
Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to building essential infrastructure. As a Labourer, you'll engage in hands-on work that contributes to community safety and well-being. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop valuable skills while working in a supportive team environment. Your contributions will directly impact the quality of roads and bridges that people rely on daily. If you're ready for a physically rewarding job with a focus on safety and teamwork, this position is perfect for you.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Must be able to lift and carry 40 lbs regularly.
- Ability to work in various weather conditions.
Responsibilities
- Provide physical labour support throughout all phases of construction.
- Maintain cleanliness and safety of the work environment.
- Execute temporary traffic control plans.
Skills
Education
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 a Foreman, a Labourer is responsible for providing physical labour support throughout all phases of construction and production. This role includes tasks such as handwork, material handling, site clearing, preparation, shoveling, and basic equipment operation.
- Actively contribute to the safety culture, promoting a safe and productive work environment
- Work as part of a highway maintenance crew to support daily operations
- Remove garbage and debris from the road right-of-way to maintain a clean and safe environment
- Wash bridge decks and related structures to ensure cleanliness and functionality
- Trim grass along roadways using a handheld trimmer to maintain visibility and aesthetics
- Prepare sites for tractor and spider mowing by clearing and organizing work areas
- Execute temporary traffic control plans by placing, removing, covering, and uncovering traffic control signs, cones, barricades, and other devices to ensure safe traffic flow
- Perform other general labour and highway maintenance duties as needed to support the team
- Valid Class 5 License with a Driver’s Abstract showing no more than 6 demerits and no major infractions
- Physically able to safely lift and carry 40 lbs regularly
- Ability to perform physically demanding tasks in various conditions, including extreme weather and rough terrain
The Volker Stevin Advantage
Spend your summer building something meaningful—roads, bridges, and projects that people rely on every day. At Volker Stevin, you’ll work in a supportive environment with a focus on teamwork and safety. It’s more than a job; it’s an opportunity to try something new and make a difference.
- Earn Good Money: Competitive pay while gaining hands-on experience.
- Learn New Skills: Develop in-demand skills for construction and beyond.
- Be Part of a Team: Work on real projects and see the impact of your efforts.
- No Experience? No Problem: We’ll teach you everything you need to know.
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.
Note: Pre-employment Drug and Alcohol Testing will be required
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