Mainroad North Island Contracting LP
3190 Royston Road V0R 1S0 Cumberland, BC, Canada

There's a lot more to winter highway maintenance than just plowing snow, sanding and salting roads....

Expect delays as Mainroad North Island Contracting LP crews install a replacement culvert on Upland Road in Campbell River. The work takes place on Tuesday, Nov. 3 between 9AM and 5PM. The road will be closed during this time except for local traffic and emergency vehicles. Drive with caution, obey traffic control and watch for roadside workers.

Mainroad North Island Contracting LP is currently looking for Highway Maintenance Driver/Labourers. These are casual, on-call positions, based out of our Gold River, Port McNeill, and Sayward Yards for the duration of the winter season until approximately April 2021. Drivers must have the ability to work on call shifts 24/7, including graveyard shifts. They will be responsible for operating & driving sanding, plowing, and salting trucks during snow events. Drivers will be p...laced on a call-out list and contacted when a snowfall event starts or is anticipated. 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 Ability to drive a truck, run a loader, and skilled in driving standard transmission 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 Please forward your resume and driver’s abstract to [email protected]. Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

7 Tips to Prep Yourself for Winter Driving Conditions 1 Check the current road conditions and weather forecast. 2 Plan your route ahead of time. 3 Leave lots of time so you’re not rushing. ... 4 Learn winter road skills. If you drive for work, ask your employer for winter driving training. 5 Keep at least four seconds distance between you and the vehicle in front of you. This will allow plenty of room in situations where you may need to brake suddenly on a slippery surface. 6 Wear comfortable clothing that doesn’t restrict your movement while driving. 7 Have an emergency plan. If you get stuck or stranded, don’t panic. Stay with your vehicle for safety and warmth. If you have a cell phone and it is an emergency, call 911. Otherwise, call for roadside assistance. Learn more about how you can prepare yourself: https://bit.ly/3mvV2JQ #ShiftIntoWinter

Drivers can expect delays as Mainroad North Island Contracting LP crews perform shoulder widening and paving on Clarkson Avenue between Maple Drive & Pacific Playground Resort in Black Creek. Work is scheduled for Monday, Nov. 2 through to Friday, Nov. 13/20 between 7AM and 6PM. Traffic will be single lane alternating during this time. Drivers please slow down, obey the signage and watch out for roadside workers.

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 winter season! Mainroad North Island Contracting LP is currently looking for Highway Maintenance Driver/Labourers. These are casual, on-call positions, based out of our Cumberland, Campbell River, Gold River, Port McNeil, Sayward and the Gulf Islan...ds (Denman, Cortes and Quadra) yards, for the duration of the winter season until approximately April 2021. Drivers must have the ability to work on call shifts 24/7, including graveyard shifts. They will be responsible for operating & driving sanding, plowing, and salting trucks during snow events. Drivers will be placed on a call-out list and contacted when a snowfall event starts or is anticipated. 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 Ability to drive a truck, run a loader, and skilled in driving standard transmission 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 Please forward your resume and driver’s abstract to [email protected]. Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Drivers can expect minor delays as Mainroad North Island Contracting LP crews install a replacement culvert on Maple Park Circle in Campbell River. Work is scheduled for Monday, Nov. 2 between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM. Traffic will be single lane alternating during this time. Drivers please slow down, obey the signage and watch for roadside workers.

******NOW****** Expect delays as Mainroad North Island Contracting LP crews perform road maintenance on Brewster Lake Road in Campbell River. Work is ongoing until Wednesday, Sept. 16 between 7:00 AM and 2:30 PM. Traffic is single lane alternating with up to 20 minute delays.... Drivers please slow down, obey the signage and watch for roadside workers. #essentialservices4u

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*****ON NOW***** Drivers can expect delays as Mainroad North Island Contracting LP crews replace a culvert on Condensory Road between Condensory Bridge and Cessford Road. Work is daily between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM until Friday, Nov. 27, 2020. Delays can be up to 20 minutes long.... Motorists please slow down, obey traffic control, and watch for roadside workers.

9 Tips to Prep Your Vehicle for Winter Weather 1 Install 3-peaked mountain/snowflake winter tires. 2 Get your car winter ready with a maintenance check-up. 3 Change your wiper blades to winter blades. ... 4 Clear snow and ice from all windows, lights, mirrors, hood and the roof. 5 If you have a cell phone, make sure it’s charged and bring it with you. 6 Make sure your windshield washer reservoir is full. 7 Be prepared by packing a winter survival kit. 8 Keep your gas tank topped up. 9 If you get stuck in a storm, don’t panic. Stay with your vehicle and call your local towing company or 911 if it is an emergency. Learn more about how you can prepare your vehicle to #ShiftIntoWinter: http://bit.ly/2ksysI1

First day of Fall BC Storm rolling in tonight with heavy rain/extreme winds anticipated. Crews will be patrolling for flooding problems and trees down on all Service Area highways until the event passes. Please report road hazards/issues to our 24 hour hotline - all feedback is logged and passed onto crews in the area. Before heading out check https://bit.ly/1crT5WQ for the latest road conditions and follow local weather reports.... Safe travels everyone!

Time to think about your treads. Do you have the tires REQUIRED for winter highway regulations starting October 1? Time to book your tire changeover (COVID-19 protocols could affect tire services). The scoop on tires: bit.ly/2zcVasJ #ShiftIntoWinter https://bit.ly/33N2vNd

Drivers can expect delays as Mainroad North Island Contracting LP crews perform sod removal, grind & pave on #BCHwy 19A, Northbound from Arbutus Bay Road to Union Bay. Work begins on Thursday, Oct. 29 and goes until Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020 (excluding weekends). 7:00AM to 6:00 PM traffic will be single lane alternating with speed reductions in effect.... Motorists please slow down, obey the signage and watch for roadside workers.

Minor delays can be expected as Mainroad North Island Contracting LP crews perform grind and pave work at Campbell Way & the Mine Road Intersection in Port McNeil. Work takes place on Friday, Sept. 11, 2020 from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Traffic will be single lane alternating during this time. Drivers please slow down, obey signage and watch for roadside workers. #essentialservices4u

Winter driving doesn’t just mean snow and ice it’s also fog, rain, poor visibility, and lack of daylight. Please slow down, drive to the conditions. #ShiftintoWinter

******ON NOW****** Drivers can expect minor delays as Mainroad North Island Contracting LP crews perform grind and pave on #BCHwy 19 at Fort Rupert Junction in Port Hardy. Work is today (Thursday, September 10, 2020) and tomorrow (Friday, September 11, 2020) between 7:00 AM and 4:00 PM. Traffic is single lane alternating during this time.... Please respect roadside workers: slow down and obey traffic control. #essentialservices4u

Drivers can expect minor delays as Mainroad North Island Contracting LP crews perform chip seal pavement surface treatment on MacFarlane Road (Eastbound & Westbound) on Denman Island. Work takes place on Thursday, Sept. 10 & Friday, Sept. 11 between 8AM and 6PM. Traffic will be single lane alternating during this time. An alternate route to Hornby Island is available via Denman/East Road.... Please slow down, obey traffic control and watch for roadside workers. #essentialservices4u

If you’re driving through a school zone, the speed limit is 30km/h from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, unless otherwise posted. Watch out for pedestrians and children on or near the roads.

Wondering about Mainroad's use of liquid anti-icing this winter? Here's the brief on our brine program: Watch videos: https://bit.ly/2Ivd3cV Online FAQ: https://bit.ly/3a6gEHG... #ShiftintoWinter

ICBC urges caution over last long weekend of summer Safe travels to you and yours this #LabourDay https://bit.ly/3brmkgp

Large trucks need extra room to stop and to turn, and have many blind spots. Keep yourself and others safe by taking extra precautions when driving around trucks. #BeTruckAware

Warmly wishing you a safe and healthy Labour Day! If you're travelling this long weekend, plan your route ---check DriveBC.ca and follow the COVID-19 safety protocols. Mainroad North Island Contracting LP crews will be patrolling the Service Area. Call the 24 Hour Hotline to report any issues.

During winter, road conditions change fast, and so should your speed. The posted speed limit is the maximum speed under ideal driving conditions. Please slow down. Learn more on how to #ShiftIntoWinter: https://bit.ly/34Zke6g

Expect delays tomorrow as Mainroad North Island Contracting LP crews perform spray patching on #Comox Valley Parkway near #Courtenay. Work will take place on Thursday, September 3/20 between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM. Expect loose gravel on the road for several days as the patching cures. Speed reduction signs will be in place until the gravel is swept up.... Drivers please slow down, obey signage and watch out for roadside workers. #essentialservices4u

Be visible. Avoid blind spots. Slow down or move ahead to stay out of a truck’s blind spots. #BeTruckAware

Expect delays at the Trent River Bridge on #BCHwy 19A in Royston, as Mainroad North Island Contracting LP performs chip sealing. Work will be Wednesday, Sept. 2 & Thursday, Sept. 3 between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM. Single lane alternating traffic will be in effect. Please show respect for roadside workers by slowing down and obeying traffic control. #ConeZoneBC

Construction is just one of the many activities involving roadside worksites. Help keep our first responders, municipal workers, tow truck drivers, landscapers, utility workers and all roadside workers safe. www.ConeZoneBC.com #ConeZoneBC

Drivers can expect minor delays as Mainroad North Island Contracting LP performs chip sealing on bridge decks along #BCHwy 28 from Filberg Creek Bridge to #GoldRiver. Work is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 1 to Friday, Sept. 4 between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM. Single alternating traffic will be in effect. Please show respect for roadside workers and slow down. #ConeZoneBC #essentialservices4u

Fifty-six percent of impaired-related crashes happen on the weekend. #GetHomeSafeBC

#SlowDownMoveOver for all vehicles stopped at roadside with flashing red, blue or yellow lights. It’s the law. https://bit.ly/3c6YLIQ #ConeZoneBC

When entering a roadside work zone, pay attention and avoid distractions. Leave your phone alone. Learn more at https://bit.ly/34z4RiI #ConeZoneBC

*****Ongoing NOW Until Wednesday, August 26, 2020***** Expect delays as Mainroad North Island Contracting LP installs four (4) culverts on Head Bay Road near #Tahsis. 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM is single lane alternating traffic with speed reduction in effect.... Please drive with caution, obey traffic control & watch for roadside workers. #ConeZoneBC

Truck drivers, first responders, tow operators, utility workers, TCP’s, and garbage handlers are still working during the COVID-19 pandemic. Help keep them safe by slowing down in Cone Zones. https://bit.ly/34z4RiI #ConeZoneBC

If you plan to drink, leave your car at home. Plan ahead for a safe ride home ---arrange a designated driver, call at taxi or take transit. #GetHomeSafeBC