Posted 3 months ago
Equipment Operator
@ Mainroad
Innisfail, Alberta
Overview
Mainroad Alberta Contracting LP is hiring a full-time Equipment Operator based in Innisfail, Alberta, reporting to the Foreman. The work covers highway and civil infrastructure maintenance, including snow removal, grading and highway patrol. The posting offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, with shifts, call-outs, weekends and overtime required.
Responsibilities:
- Snow removal and winter road operations
- Highway surface, shoulder and right-of-way maintenance
- Highway patrol and emergency response
- Pavement marking and sign installation
- Equipment maintenance and malfunction reporting
Requirements summary:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Class 3 or 1 licence with air brake endorsement and clean abstract
- Previous equipment operating and physical labour experience
- Thorough knowledge of the Motor Vehicle Act
- Ability to work shifts, call-outs, weekends and overtime
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-08-21
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-23
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | overtime, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Outdoors, Vehicle, Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Air brake endorsement |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | driving record |
| Education | High school (required) |
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Mainroad
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Full company description
The Mainroad Group is a 100% Employee-owned Canadian company with a head office based in Surrey, British Columbia and branch offices located in Langley, Victoria, Nanaimo, Parksville, Cumberland, Cranbrook, Kelowna, Calgary, Red Deer and Ponoka. We are recognized as a leader in providing safe and reliable road maintenance, products and construction services for civil infrastructure works across Canada. Mainroad Group is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We welcome and respect people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives. We are committed to creating a fair and equitable work environment where everyone can thrive and succeed.
- LinkedIn followers
- 3,239
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 242
- Reported office locations
- 17474 - 56th Avenue, Surrey, BC V3S 1C3, CA
- 258 Industrial Road F, Cranbrook, BC V1C 6N8, CA
- 240045 Frontier Place SE, Rocky View, Alberta T1X 0N2, CA
- 1435 Springhill Road, Parksville, BC V9P 2T2, CA
- 3190 Royston Rd, Cumberland, British Columbia V0R 1S0, CA
- 7919 Quinton Drive, Red Deer, Alberta T4P 0V7, CA
- 10141 201 St, Langley, British Columbia V1M 3Y5, CA
- 17474 56th Avenue, Surrey, BC V3S 1C3, CA
- 301 King Street, Cranbrook, BC V1C 4E2, CA
- 2895C Westshore Parkway, Victoria, BC V1C 4E2, CA
- 3190 Royston Rd, Courtenay, British Columbia V9N, CA
- 1435 Springhill Road, Parksville, BC V9P 2T2, CA
- 9688 190 St, Surrey, British Columbia V4N 3M9, CA
- 229 Carion Rd, Kelowna, British Columbia V4V 2K5, CA
- Business categories
- Construction
- Service Industry
- Civil Engineering
- Other recorded names
- Mainroad
- Mainroad Group
- Specialties
- road and bridge maintenance
- highway and bridge construction
- civil construction and commercial building
- demolition
- site related civil services
- electrical and electronic systems
- electronic tolling equipment
- EZ Street Asphalt
- electrical maintenance
- and traffic management
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
The Mainroad Group is a 100% Employee-owned Canadian company with a head office based in Surrey, British Columbia and branch offices located in Langley, Victoria, Nanaimo, Parksville, Cumberland, Cranbrook, Kelowna, Calgary, Red Deer and Ponoka. We are recognized as a leader in providing safe and reliable road maintenance, products and construction services for civil infrastructure works across Canada. Mainroad…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Construction |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Surrey, BC |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1988 |
| Specialties | road and bridge maintenancehighway and bridge constructioncivil construction and commercial buildingdemolitionsite related civil serviceselectrical and electronic systemselectronic tolling equipmentEZ Street Asphaltelectrical maintenanceand traffic management |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 28 |
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Mainroad Alberta Contracting LP is seeking a dedicated Equipment Operator to join our expanding team! In this position, you will play a vital role in civil infrastructure maintenance. This position is based out of Innisfail, Alberta, and will report to the Foreman.
Who we are:
Mainroad Alberta Contracting LP maintains over 4,600 kilometers of provincial highways within and around Lacombe, Ponoka, Red Deer, and Wetaskiwin counties. The Mainroad Group is an employee owned company recognized as a leader in providing innovative, safe and reliable maintenance, products and construction services for civil infrastructure works across Canada.
What we offer:
- Competitive pay & comprehensive benefits.
- Opportunity to work with a dedicated and skilled team.
- Chance to grow and develop your skills.
What you bring:
- High School Diploma (or equivalent).
- Class 3 or 1 Driver’s License with air brake endorsement and a clean abstract.
- Previous equipment operating and physical labour experience.
- Experience operating highway maintenance/snow removal equipment is an asset.
- Thorough knowledge of the Motor Vehicle Act and Regulations.
- Ability to work shifts, call-outs, weekends, and overtime.
- Willingness to work in extreme weather conditions.
- Capable of performing heavy physical labour.
- Ability to work within a team environment.
- Positive attitude with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Safety-conscious, dedicated, and committed.
This role involves a range of job duties, which include, but are not limited to:
- Snow removal and winter operations.
- Traffic control, emergency responses, highway surface maintenance, right-of-way maintenance, highway patrolling, shoulder maintenance/grading, plowing, sanding/salting, drainage maintenance.
- Roadside turnout maintenance, garbage pick up, bridge washing and maintenance.
- Highway Patrol and emergency response, grading and dust control on gravel roads.
- Re-gravelling, mowing of vegetation, road surface maintenance, roadside barrier maintenance and repairs.
- Pavement marking, sign installation and repairs.
- Maintenance of equipment and vehicles, ensuring they are properly serviced and equipped.
- Investigation and recording of equipment malfunctions or maintenance needs.
- Ensuring all materials and tools are properly secured.
- Attending incidents/accidents to ensure public safety.
We offer a competitive compensation package as well as opportunities for growth and development within our organization.
If you are excited to be a part of our dynamic and expanding team, we invite you to apply by submitting your resume via this advertisement, or on our website at www.mainroad.careers. Please note, only qualified shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Mainroad Group is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We welcome and respect people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives. We are committed to creating a fair and equitable work environment where everyone can thrive and succeed.
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