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. Responsibilities include operating and maintaining equipment, performing manual labor, and completing tasks in accordance with contract specifications. The role requires a commitment to safety and the ability to work in physically demanding environments.
How You’ll Add Value
- Operate equipment and perform intensive labor duties for snow and ice control, roadside maintenance, road surface maintenance, traffic control maintenance, bridge maintenance and highway maintenance
- Inspect, maintain, and operate equipment to company standards and promptly report all potential problems and defects
- Complete all required documentation such as fuel logs, schedule forms, road reports, highway maintenance records, equipment repair requests, safety and environmental documentation as related to specific jobs
- Understand and apply company performance standards, Quality Assurance / Quality Control (QA/QC) requirements for all highway maintenance activities
- Understand and comply with the Environmental Management Plan (EMP) standards for assigned base maintenance facility and other facilities as needed
- Possess stamina to perform and sustain physical labor including standing/walking/climbing, and strength to lift and maneuver materials and equipment weighing up to 100 with proper equipment
- Work regularly scheduled hours including shift work and on-call duties as per company policy
- Reside within 30 kilometers of assigned shop
The ideal candidate for this position will possess the following:
Qualifications & Experience
- Valid Class 1 (preferred) or Class 3 driver’s license with air endorsement, with clean abstract
- Experience in snowplow operation – minimum 50 hours behind the wheel
- Experience and aptitude for operation and minor maintenance of light, medium, and heavy equipment
- Valid Standard First Aid Certificate (preferred)
How We Make It Count
- 100% Employer-Paid Benefits: Enjoy industry-leading comprehensive health and wellness coverage
- RRSP Matching: Build your future with 3-6% matching 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
How We Make It Count
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.
While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected will be contacted for an interview.
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.Apply now for Highway Maintenance Worker Operator
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