An exciting opportunity exists at Mainroad Chinook Contracting LP for a self-motivated individual to join our pavement marking team as a White or Yellow Line Painter. This is a summer position based out of our Calgary, AB yard and will report directly to the Road Manager.
Who we are:
Mainroad Chinook Contracting LP, part of the employee‑owned Mainroad Group, provides road maintenance services—including repairs, snow removal, and lighting maintenance—on the Southeast Stoney Trail. The Southeast Stoney Trail Project is a major public‑private partnership between the Alberta Government and Chinook Roads Partnership, and one of Alberta’s largest P3 highway infrastructure initiatives. Mainroad is recognized across Canada for delivering innovative, safe, and reliable civil infrastructure maintenance and construction services.
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) is required.
- Minimum two (2) years of experience in long line/striper pavement painting using a tandem axle line striper.
- At least two (2) years of general labour experience.
- Class 5 Driver’s License with a clean abstract.
- Previous experience in the highway maintenance or construction industry is preferred.
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Training is preferred.
- Ability to perform routine maintenance on paint trucks.
- Willing and able to work night shifts, weekends, and overtime as required.
- Willingness to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
- Strong safety awareness with a commitment to learning and practicing safe work habits.
- Ability to actively contribute to overall worksite safety.
- Proficient with computer systems.
- Ability to read and interpret engineered drawings (preferred).
- High learning agility and adaptability.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as collaboratively within a team.
- Strong work ethic, dedication, and commitment.
- Physically capable of performing heavy labour.
This role involves a range of job duties, which include, but are not limited to:
- Re-stripe existing line markings and apply new line markings on both new and existing projects.
- Perform tasks related to Highway Maintenance Contracts as well as projects outside of these contracts.
- Safely handle and manage materials, including paint and glass traffic spheres.
- Complete hazard assessments and incident reports accurately and within required timeframes.
- Complete all mandatory training as required.
- Adhere to company safety policies as outlined in the Company Manual.
- Perform additional job duties as assigned to support project and operational needs.
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.
Pay range: $30.84 to $32.93 per hour
Preferred
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2 year(s): Heavy equipment operation
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2 year(s): Physical labour experience
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1 year(s): Snow plow operation
Required
Preferred
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Class 3 Drivers Lic w/Air
