Argo Road Maintenance - Thompson

10/20/2026

To report an emergency road condition (flood, mudslide, landslide, dead animal, or debris), 📞 please call 1-800-661-2025. Your call will be passed on directly to the shift supervisor.

For all other road maintenance reports, visit our website: https://www.argoroads.ca/pcr/?region=Thompson.

10/17/2026

🌤️ Happy Saturday! It’s a sunny day in the Thompson area.

If you are on the roads this weekend, mixed Fall weather may bring rain, fog, and wind gusts. Please drive with care and check DriveBC for current conditions.

📸 DriveBC:
(1) Clearwater - N
(2) Walloper

10/16/2026

Winter weather is here. As we shift into winter, don’t forget to:

⌚ Plan extra time for your commute.

❄️ Slow down and drive to conditions. Remember, speed limits are for idea conditions. Rain, fog, and snow are not ideal.

👀 If visibility is reduced, slow down, watch for 💡 tail lights ahead, and be prepared to stop.

🚗 Leave extra space between vehicles.

👷 Stay at least 10 car lengths back from maintenance vehicles and wait to pass until the plow has pulled over.

10/09/2026

Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃🎉

As you gear up for the long weekend filled with turkey, apple pie, and pumpkin delights, don’t forget to stay safe on the road.

1.) Pack your emergency kit with blankets, water, snacks, a first aid kit, and a flashlight —because surprises happen! For more emergency kit essentials, watch this nifty video from BC Ministry of Transportation and Transit: https://www.tranbc.ca/2015/11/12/how-to-pack-your-vehicle-emergency-kit-in-15-seconds/

2.) Check DriveBC webcams before you go and give yourself extra time — ❄️🌧️🌩️conditions can change fast this time of year. https://www.drivebc.ca/.

3.) Planning to enjoy some w**e or b**r? Be sure to arrange a safe way home. Stay festive and safe!

For more Shift Into Winter tips, visit https://roadsafetyatwork.ca/campaign/winter-driving-safety/

10/03/2026

👷 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY - 📍 KAMLOOPS & CLEARWATER

Argo Road Maintenance (Thompson) is looking for dedicated and experienced professional drivers to join our Thompson team as winter road crew/ plow truck operators! Positions are full time, and seasonal

‼️ To be considered, you must have a minimum Class 3 Driver's License with an air brake endorsement.

✅ Experience operating tandem/tri-axle trucks is preferred.

👷 DUTIES:
- Manual labor to complete a variety of road maintenance activities
- Operation of tandem axle trucks and snow removal equipment
- Other duties

💲 PAY: CA$34.58 - CA$36.39 per hour

✉️ APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
To apply, please submit your resume with current driver’s abstract to [email protected]

ADDITIONAL NOTES
❄️ Duties require outside work in all types of weather and adverse conditions.
🗓️ This position is subject to a 45-day probationary period from the date of the award.
🤝 Wages and benefits package as per union contract.

10/01/2026

📆Today is the day! Winter tire regulations are in effect. Make sure you have 4 matched winter tires on your vehicle to avoid fines.

Want to know all the nitty gritty about ☃️winter tire regulations in our region? Click here: https://roadsafetyatwork.ca/winter-driving-safety/winter-tires/

Learn about winter tire regulations on BC highways, and which tires are right for your vehicle.

10/01/2026

Kids don't always look before crossing. When approaching a school bus (from either direction) you must STOP - even on a multi-lane highway.

09/22/2026

Happy first day of fall! Now, to the big question, are you ready for winter?

☑️ Have you installed winter tires with a min 3.5mm tread depth?
☑️ Have you booked a maintenance check up?
☑️ Is your winter survival kit stocked and in an easy-to-access place?

For more tips, visit: https://roadsafetyatwork.ca/winter-driving-safety/for-drivers-2/

09/18/2026

👷 👷‍♂️ Crews have been busy these last couple months. Here are a few shots of what we've been up to:

📷 1 - Tranquille Road road base repair work
📷 2 - Spreading new gravel on Vinsulla Knouff Road
📷 3 - Cleaning up garbage on BCHwy1

Thanks to everyone for slowing down and giving our crews plenty of room to work. It helps us get our work down and ensures we make it home to our families! 👍

09/13/2026

Schools 📚 ✏️ are back in session this month. Let's all do our parts to make the transition back a smooth one:

🚸 Respect speed limits in school zones (usually 30 km/h).

⛔️ Stop for school buses - regardless of what side of the road you're on. More: https://www.tranbc.ca/2015/04/24/b-c-driver-alert-when-the-school-bus-stops-you-stop/