Highway Maintenance Worker (Casual)

Mainroad Group has been a leader in BC’s highway maintenance industry for over 30 years and are rapidly growing. As a result, we are looking for outstanding individuals who are committed to providing safe and reliable highways this season!

Mainroad North Island Contracting LP is currently looking for Highway Maintenance Driver/Labourers. These are casual positions, based out of our Cortes Island yard for the duration of the spring/summer season. (The successful candidate must reside on Cortes Island for the duration of their employment)

Drivers must have the ability to work shifts 24/7, including graveyard shifts. They will be responsible for clearing of litter, debris, and road kill, operating and driving trucks to haul material, completing Road Maintenance activities such as pothole patching and vegetation clearing. 

The successful candidates shall have the following qualifications:

• Class 1 or 3 driver's license with Air Brake Endorsement and a clean driver's abstract


• Willing to work in extreme weather conditions


• Previous experience in construction and/or highway maintenance is an asset


• Mechanical skills and ability to learn quickly


• Must be a team player with a positive attitude


• Strong communications and interpersonal skills

Job duties include the following:

• Sanding, plowing snow, and salting highways/roads during snow events


• Clearing of litter, debris, and roadkill


• Operating and driving trucks to haul material


• Completing Road Maintenance activities such as pothole patching and vegetation clearing

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 online 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.