Highway Maintenance Operator

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Colas
We Open the Way.
Operate snowplows and maintain highways year‑round on the SWCRR.
8 days ago ago
Junior (1-3 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Calgary, AB, T2X 4B8, CA
Field
Company Size
~65,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction
Maintenance
Sector Specialisms
Transport
Water
Energy
Role
What you would be doing
equipment inspection
routine maintenance
snowplow operation
traffic setup
safety practices
team support
  • Completing daily inspections, minor repairs, and routine maintenance of equipment.
  • Working in all weather conditions, including long shifts (up to 12 hours), night shifts, and being on-call during winter.
  • Performing physical duties such as traffic accommodation setup, flagging, and installing signs, guardrails, and delineators.
  • Applying AHSL safety practices in all work and wearing required PPE.
  • Operating and maintaining snowplows and other equipment
  • 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.

  • Assisting team members with additional tasks as needed.
What you bring
driver’s license
heavy equipment
road maintenance
safety
communication
high school
  • Ability to work in outdoor environments and adapt to changing conditions.
  • Strong communication skills in English.
  • Knowledge of safety regulations and safe work practices.
  • Reliable personal transportation.
  • Road maintenance or construction experience (asset).
  • Ability to pass pre-employment fitness and drug/alcohol testing.
  • Valid Class 3 or Class 1 driver’s license with air brakes endorsement and a recent 5-year abstract.
  • High school diploma or GED (asset).
  • Experience in heavy equipment operation (asset).
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Company
Overview
50+
Global Presence
Operates in over 50 countries across five continents, showcasing extensive global reach.
  • A global leader in the construction and maintenance of transport infrastructure.
  • Expertise spans across sectors including roads, railways, airports, seaports, and urban development projects.
  • Significant focus on road construction and maintenance, from local roads to major highways.
  • Active in railway sector, involving design, construction, and maintenance of rail networks, including high-speed lines, conventional tracks, and urban transport systems.
  • Specializes in waterproofing solutions to protect buildings and structures from water damage.
  • Engages in production and recycling of construction materials, contributing to a more circular economy in the construction industry.
Culture + Values
  • **Caring:** Being driven by the duty to care, including self-care, care for employees, care for customers and partners, care for the environment and society, and acting ethically while preserving the safety of those who work with us.
  • **Sharing:** Believing that multicultural diversity in terms of nationality, gender, and thought, along with teamwork and cross-disciplinary bridges, are a source of progress and new ideas.
  • **Daring:** Being born from an innovative mindset, shaped by a pioneering corporate culture, and driven to move forward, explore new horizons, and reinvent ourselves, allowing for the launch of ideas and initiatives that create value.
Environment + Sustainability
46.5% Reduction
Carbon Emissions Target
Aims to reduce direct CO2 emissions in line with the Paris Agreement.
  • Promotes low-carbon technologies, such as low-carbon cements and increased recycling in asphalt production.
  • Implements biodiversity protection strategies, including habitat preservation and invasive species management.
  • Committed to the circular economy, recycling waste and materials from deconstruction.
Inclusion & Diversity
2021
Year of Initiative Launch
Launched the employer brand #DrivenBy to focus on attracting, developing, and retaining diverse talent while promoting diversity and inclusion, particularly for people with disabilities and those far from the job market.
  • Actively promotes gender diversity by encouraging more women to pursue careers, particularly in engineering roles.
  • Launched the 'WE COLAS RAIL' network to become a reference for inclusion, diversity, and equal opportunities.
  • Combats sexism through initiatives like #StOpE, which aims to stop sexist behaviors in the workplace.
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