Job Description

The Dawson Group is comprised of multiple companies serving British Columbia, including Dawson Construction and Dawson Civil, Dawson Road Maintenance, and IRL International Truck Centres & Idealease.

Dawson Road Maintenance Ltd. efficiently maintains public local roads, main highways, and bridges in accordance to the specifications set out by the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MoTI). Utilizing highly trained personnel, innovative technologies and products, a diverse fleet of specialized maintenance equipment, and real time weather forecasting; Dawson Road Maintenance works hard to continuously apply maintenance where and when it is needed. We provide these services to ensure British Columbians are safely connected, every day.

In this role you will be a valued member of Dawson Road Maintenance, working as a temporary, full-time, Traffic Control Person, reporting to: Road Foreman. To be considered for this role, you should have good knowledge of safety around equipment, an eagerness to learn, and a strong work ethic. If you are looking to join a growing organization to build your career with, apply today. Your base location will be Smithers, BC.

WHAT SMITHERS OFFERS

Escape to Smithers. There aren\xe2\x80\x99t too many communities that offers everything that Smithers does, while also being on the doorstep to several mountains, rivers, forests and lakes, just begging to be explored. If you like getting out and about in the wild \xe2\x80\x93 whether that\xe2\x80\x99s hiking, biking, fishing, hunting, canoeing, kayaking, skiing, snowshoeing \xe2\x80\x93 Smithers has it all in a young, vibrant community.

Situated in northwestern B.C. along Yellowhead Highway, Smithers is home to nearly 6,000 people, with the population growing to more than 20,000 in the nearby surrounding areas.

Leave the big city behind and come enjoy the outdoors in Smithers.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

• Prioritize safety of yourself and your team in all aspects of the job
• Conduct pre-shift inspections and report any concerns or malfunctions to supervisors
• Learn and follow safety regulations
• Perform all necessary work while complying with all company policies and procedures
• Stop, slow, and safely direct traffic through work or construction sites
• Protect workers in the construction zone by regulating traffic flow
• Give traffic control directions and signals clearly and precisely so that motorists understand their meaning
• Keep the flow of traffic moving with as few delays as possible

WHAT YOU BRING

• Flagging experience and BCCSA Traffic Control Ticket is an asset
• Valid Driver\xe2\x80\x99s License
• Be available for on call work

BENEFITS

Looking to be part of a well-established family-owned company? Our core values include: People First, Integrity, Respect and Excellence and as such we are committed to providing an environment that supports the growth and effectiveness of our employees and the organization. You will work for a company that offers an excellent compensation package, pension, and medical benefits, as well as learning and long-term advancement opportunities.

The Dawson Group is expanding, and we need people like you to join us on our journey to help us continue safely connecting our communities.

Apply now to start the conversation!

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview

Dawson Group