Winter Highway Maintenance Worker

Winter Highway Maintenance Worker

Emil Anderson Maintenance (EAM) is the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure’s road and bridge maintenance contractor for Service Area 7 (Fraser Valley), Service Area 20 (Robson) and Service Area 26 (Skeena).

As a family-owned and people focused company we strive to train and develop the best leaders in our industry. We provide a culture of learning, open communication, professionalism, respect and accountability.

Emil Anderson Maintenance | Fraser Valley is seeking applications for winter highway maintenance workers/labourers. Area 7 Fraser Valley includes Mission, Cultus Lake, Chilliwack, Rosedale, Agassiz, Hope, Boston Bar and Allison Pass.  This is a seasonal, full-time position consisting of manual labour and operating plow trucks. Multiple positions available.

Responsibilities:

• Operate in accordance to and uphold Emil Anderson Group (EAG) Core Values in all aspects of your work.

• Uphold an unwavering commitment to developing a zero-injury culture, and meeting the Paving the Way to Zero goals

• Removal of snow and ice by safely using snow removal and/or sanding equipment

• Completion of pre-trip and post trip inspections

• Changing snowplow blades

• Patching potholes and jackhammering

• Doing maintenance and minor service works on vehicles

• Digging out plugged drains, maintaining shrubbery, and picking up litter

• Any other duties as required

Qualifications:

• Working safely is a condition of employment
• Minimum class 3 with air brake endorsement
• Previous snow plowing and heavy equipment experience is an asset
• Willing to workdays, nights, weekends and holidays
• Valid Occupational First Aid Level 1 an asset
• O.T work required in the event of a snowstorm
• Clean drivers abstract
• Ability to operate required equipment in a safe and responsible manner
• Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers and supervisors
• Acknowledge this position can be labour intensive
• Willing to work outside in all weather conditions

Qualified applicants are required to provide current ICBC “N” drivers abstract along with their resume.

Union Wages and Benefits

Emil Anderson Group is an equal opportunity employer, in all aspects of employment, including recruiting, hiring, training, performance management, promotions, and benefits. We base such decisions solely on job-related qualifications, skills, and abilities without regard to race, nationality, ethnicity, color, gender, political affiliation, religion/belief system, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, age, diverse ability, or any other characteristic.