Labourer

An exciting opportunity exists for a summer Labourer to join the Mainroad Alberta Contracting LP team. This position will be based out of our yard in Red Deer. This position will report directly to the Foreman of their respective locations. Who we are: Mainroad Alberta Contracting LP maintains over 4,600 kilometers of provincial highways within and around Lacombe, Ponoka, Red Deer, and Wetaskiwin counties. The Mainroad Group is an employee owned company recognized as a leader in providing innovative, safe and reliable maintenance, products and construction services for civil infrastructure works across Canada. What you bring: • High School Diploma (or equivalent) is required; • Class 5 Driver’s License and a clean driver’s abstract is required; • Two (2) years’ general labour experience; • Previous experience operating highway maintenance equipment is an asset; • Thorough knowledge of the Motor Vehicle Act and Regulations; • Ability to acquire and record accurate information on motor vehicle accidents; • Ability to work shifts (days, afternoons, nights), if required; • Ability to work call-outs, weekends and overtime, if required; • Willing to work in extreme weather conditions; • Capable of performing heavy physical labour; • Safety conscious; • Able to work within a team environment; • Dedicated and committed. This role involves a range of job duties, which include, but are not limited to: • Performs activities such as traffic control, emergency responses, highway surface maintenance, right-of-way maintenance (fence repair, litter pick-up, grass cutting, shrub/tree maintenance, embankment repair, etc.), highway patrolling, shoulder maintenance, drainage maintenance, etc. • Uses the appropriate equipment and relevant functions to maximize cost effectiveness. • Investigates and records all potential or actual equipment malfunctions or needs for maintenance, repair or cleaning on the appropriate form(s). • Maintains vehicles in an orderly condition at all times and keeps equipment properly serviced including but not limited to greasing and fluid levels. • Ensures vehicles are equipped with appropriate small tools and materials to perform duties. Minor debris clean up, pot-hole repairs and minor vehicle repairs and any/all required/ planned highway maintenance activities within specification. • Ensures all materials and tools are properly secured at all times before leaving the yard and when travelling between job locations. • Performs all assigned highway maintenance activities as per contract specification, within the specified response times. • Safely and clearly establishes lane closures, providing ample warnings to road users. • Attends incidents/accidents in a timely manner to ensure public safety. • During summer operations, ensures awareness of weather forecasts and is properly prepared to go out in the appropriate vehicle with the appropriate tools and materials. If you are excited to be a part of our dynamic and expanding team, we invite you to apply by submitting your resume via this advertisement, or on our website at www.mainroad.careers. Please note, only qualified shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Mainroad Group is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We welcome and respect people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives. We are committed to creating a fair and equitable work environment where everyone can thrive and succeed. #HPAB