Highway Maintenance Operator

WHO IS LAFARGE?
As a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, Lafarge is enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure and improving living standards around the world. With sustainability at the core of our strategy, we are becoming a net-zero company, with our people and communities at the heart of our success. We are driving circular construction as a world leader in recycling to build more with less. It’s all thanks to our 70,000 talented people around the world who are passionate about building progress for people and the planet through four business segments: Cement, Ready-Mix Concrete, Aggregates and Solutions & Products.

WHO ARE LAFARGE PEOPLE?
Lafarge people are passionate about finding better ways to build. They embrace innovation and improvement with a pioneering spirit. They work as trusted partners, creating better solutions and experiences for their customers, communities, and colleagues.

Overview:

The Highway Maintenance Worker will be responsible for carrying out highway maintenance tasks, including supervising other workers. This may involve inspecting roads, operating snow plow trucks, performing labor-intensive tasks such as crack sealing, installing signs, removing debris from highways, and fulfilling any other necessary duties

Responsibilities:

• Ensure adherence to all safe work practices.
• Complete written administrative information as requested by the superintendent.
• Report any accidents or incidents that occur while performing work.
• Service, clean, repair, and maintain equipment.
• Maintain equipment in accordance with company and safety standards.
• Establish safe work habits and productive routines.
• Be prepared to work shifts year-round.

Safety Responsibilities:

• Review Safe Work Procedures (SWP) and complete Field Level Risk Assessments (FLRAs).
• Report incidents and near misses promptly.
• Understand and follow all safety rules and policies.
• Be aware of Emergency Response Plans (ERP) and your role within them.
• Participate actively in safety meetings and investigations related to incidents.
• Take part in the joint health and safety committee.
• Complete necessary permits as required.
• Stay informed about legislative responsibilities.
• Review audit findings and implement corrective actions.
• Do not undertake tasks for which you are not trained.
• Identify and address any safety issues you encounter.

Specific Accountabilities:

• Inspect highways and assess their conditions.
• Report any deficiencies to the superintendent.
• Operate snow plow trucks and loaders to load snowplow trucks.
• Ensure public safety during work activities.

Perform manual tasks, including:

• Sign repairs
• Guardrail repairs
• Removal of road kill
• Placement of gravel or asphalt
• Repair of delineators
• Crack sealing

Training:

Be prepared to be trained in the following programs if not already trained:

• Employee orientation
• Operator training
• Flag training
• WHIMIS
• TDG
• First Aid
• And any other course that management believes will be applicable to the duties.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of two years truck driving experience
• Class 3 license with air endorsement
• Experience in operating snow plow trucks on highways is REQUIRED

Shift Schedule:

• 12-hour shifts, alternating between night and day shifts.
• Rotation: 84 hours every 2 weeks, 12 months a year.

As part of our dedicated focus on the health and safety of all employees, a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing and a criminal record check, may be required.

YOUR LAFARGE EXPERIENCE
At Lafarge, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.