Winter Highway Maintenance Worker | FRASER VALLEY

Winter Highway Maintenance Worker

Emil Anderson Maintenance (EAM) is the Ministry of Transportation and Transit'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
• 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 work days, 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 and valid Canadian Driver's license required
• 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