Equipment Operator

We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for driven and self-motivated Equipment Operators to join Mainroad Alberta Contracting (Vermilion) LP.

These positions will report directly to the Foreman.

Mainroad Alberta Contracting (Vermilion) LP was awarded two provincial highway maintenance contracts (CMA 512 and CMA 513), covering approximately 2,160 kilometres of highway and 59 bridges.

Operations will be supported through yard locations in Blackfoot, Edgerton, Dewberry, Wainwright, Vermilion, Viking, Killam, and Camrose.

As part of the Mainroad Group —an employee-owned company and a recognized leader in innovative, safe, and reliable infrastructure services across Canada—you’ll work in a team that values ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

The successful candidate shall have the following qualifications:

• High School Diploma (or equivalent) is required.
• Class 3 Driver’s License with air brake endorsement and a clean driver’s abstract is required (Class 1 is an asset).
• Three (3) years’ experience in related work.
• Previous experience operating highway maintenance/snow removal equipment.
• 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.
• Able to work within a team environment.
• Safety-conscious, dedicated, and committed.

Job duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• 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/grading, plowing, sanding/salting, drainage maintenance, etc.
• Uses the appropriate equipment and relevant functions of same 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 orderly condition at all times and keeps equipment properly serviced including but not limited to greasing and fluid levels.