Equipment Operator/Driver (seasonal)

Canadian Road Builders a Western Canadian road construction company. The CRB Group of divisions are dedicated to providing our clients with innovative and environmentally responsible solutions for building, maintaining, and preserving today’s infrastructure while upholding the highest ethical standards in all we do. We offer opportunities for qualified people who want to grow in our high-performance organization including competitive salary and benefits package, along with in-house training, an incredible work environment, and career advancement opportunities.

Under the general direction of the Operations Manager and the direct supervision of the Crew Foreman, the Operator performs a variety of manual and operational tasks that support the successful completion of roadway or related infrastructure projects. The role contributes to daily project activities while ensuring all work is carried out in compliance with company policies and safety standards.
Responsibilities include the safe operation and routine maintenance of a Buffer Truck, as well as maintaining a general understanding of paint truck operations and supporting line painting activities as required. The position requires a strong commitment to workplace safety, teamwork, and efficient project execution.
Contribute to road marking operations by supporting the application of center, edge, and lane line markings on highways and rural roads throughout various regions of British Columbia.
Represent the Lafrentz brand professionally at all times while working, traveling, or staying in accommodations, and maintain strong accountability to team members.
Operate and perform routine maintenance of the Buffer Truck, including monitoring vehicle condition, managing fuel usage, tracking mileage, and reporting any safety or mechanical issues to the Foreman.
Conduct visual inspections of painted road lines and communicate any irregularities in dimensions, alignment, or line quality to the Paint Truck operator.
Maintain constant awareness of surrounding traffic and road conditions, including traffic buildup, oversized loads, emergency vehicles, or unsafe driver behavior, and relay this information to the Paint Truck operator.
Assist with Paint Truck loading, setup, and general maintenance activities as required.
Support pre-lining, layout, and other operational tasks by placing signs and cones, positioning the Buffer Truck, flagging traffic, and assisting with painting as directed by the Foreman.
Complete required pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspection reports in accordance with company safety procedures.
Applies the safety guidelines linked to their activities including the wearing of Personal Protective Equipment.
Prepares for their work: analysis of the information concerning the carrying out of the work, transfer of vehicles to the construction site, installs construction site signs and provides access roads in compliance with the traffic rules for safe work.
Maintains vehicles: clearing and verification of vehicles after use, carries out standard upkeep (minor repairs) in observance of the company’s environmental guidelines and the regulations, notifies their manager in the event of anomalies.
Mechanical aptitude and operational awareness for safe and effective equipment use.
Willingness and ability to travel throughout British Columbia as required.
Solid understanding of Lafrentz’s safety programs, policies, and procedures, particularly as they relate to Pavement Marking Crew operations, equipment, and the Quality Management System.
Flexibility to perform and substitute in all crew positions as needed.
Previous experience or knowledge of line painting is an asset but not required.
Valid Class 5 driver’s license with air endorsement and a current 5-year commercial driver’s abstract.
Access to reliable personal transportation.
Willingness to work overtime as required.
Ability to work outdoors in varying and unpredictable weather conditions.
This is a seasonal position, running from mid-March to mid-October each year. Authorizations to operate vehicles linked to the field of activity

CRB offers competitive salary and benefits packages, along with in-house training, an incredible work environment, and career advancement opportunities.
Must be able to meet all safety requirements including pre-employment fit and drug/alcohol testing.
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