Highway Maintenance Laborer

AtkinsRéalis provides cutting-edge engineering, procurement, construction and financing solutions to projects in more than 100 countries around the world. From the Canadian Arctic to the Southern African region and Australasia, our multicultural workforce is driven by a fierce pride in their work and a pioneering vision. AtkinsRéalis is truly a global leader in its field and has been chosen to design and build some of the most prestigious projects in the world. 

Brun-Way Highways Operations Inc. is a branch within AtkinsRéalis responsible for 275 kilometers of the Trans-Canada Highway, from the Quebec border to Longs Creek (West of Fredericton) and Route 95 between Woodstock and the Houlton Border, until the year 2033. The Brun-Way project has met the client’s goals of reducing maintenance costs, continuously improving performance and

delivering one of the most efficient and modern highways in the world. Safety targets have been met every year, with a dramatic reduction in the number of road incidents. The project’s success has

been recognized with numerous awards for safety, innovation, and Operations & Maintenance excellence.

We are seeking a Winter Seasonal Part-Time Highway Maintenance Snowplow Operator to join our team at Brun-Way. This position is responsible for operating a variety of equipment and performing manual labor required to maintain the highway and right-of-way assets to ensure conformance of the designated section of the highway with required Operation, Maintenance, and Rehabilitation (OMR) standards and contractual requirements. The incumbent would be part-time and may be requested to work on an on-call basis as work will be determined mainly on snow and ice events.

Compensation includes hourly wage PLUS $1000 bonus per month. **Eligibility conditions apply for the bonus as per the company compensation guideline.

Are you looking for a company that works on major engineering projects all over the world? Do you want to make a difference by improving the daily lives of communities worldwide? Are you seeking to join an inclusive and diverse team that you can truly count on? You’ve come to the right place!

Your role within the team: 

• Operate highway vehicles, predominantly snowplow and materials spreader trucks in the winter season, for maintaining the travelled highway surfaces in safe condition according to contractual requirements.
• Operate and maintain a variety of highway maintenance equipment (including loaders, tractors, small power equipment, and power tools) required to repair and maintain all highway roadway and corridor assets according to contractual requirements.
• Perform general manual labour required to maintain and repair the highway and related corridor assets (including litter removal, traffic control, signs and related damages, spring debris clean-up).
• Prepare daily work records of activities and accomplishments, including equipment operating times and vehicle performance.
• Assist in routine equipment maintenance and repairs.
• Assist in yard maintenance and general good house-keeping clean-up practices.
• Required to work scheduled rotating shifts during Winter Operations.

Why pick AtkinsRéalis as an employer?

• The opportunity to work on an innovative and award-winning project
• An exciting environment where work-life balance is important;
• A wide array of learning and development opportunities;
• Competitive compensation package;
• A work environment focused on health and safety.

The ideal candidate:

• Minimum 2 years’ previous job-related experience preferred.
• General knowledge of highway operations and working experience with various types of vehicles and equipment used in road maintenance activities is preferred.
• Valid driver license with Class 1 or Class 3 endorsement.
• Clean drivers’ abstract.
• Proven work performance related to timeliness and organization.
• Attention to detail with a focus on accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with defined standards.
• Good personal documentation and problem solving.
• Must be able to lift up to 80 lbs.
• Demonstrate good working knowledge of workplace health and safety.
• Team Player.

Are you up for this challenge? Apply today and join our team to help engineer a Better Future for our Planet and its People.

You may also apply by dropping off your resume in person at our office in Dow Settlement, New Brunswick at 392 Route 122 or email Felicia Murphy at Felicia.Murphy@atkinsrealis.com. Please indicate in your email the job title and work location you are interested in.

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