Bridge Labourer, Highway Maintenance

Ledcor Construction, Inc.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry wages

Career advancement

Benefits & RRSP

Training opportunities

Job summary

Ledcor Highway Maintenance is hiring long-term positions on our Alberta Bridge Maintenance Team. This is your opportunity to secure stable employment and grow your career with a leading, community-minded company.

We offer industry-leading wages, career advancement opportunities, comprehensive benefits and RRSP, plus training options including a Pile Driver/Bridge Worker Apprenticeship or Class 3 license upgrade. Training provided for winter operations and travel to sites in Alberta.

Qualifications

• 3+ years bridge or construction experience preferred.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license (Class 3 an asset).
• Ability to work independently or in a team.
• Comfortable working outdoors at heights, in confined spaces and with heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain tools and equipment (jackhammers, drills, sandblasters, etc.).
• Perform bridge maintenance: cleaning, sealing, painting, placing structural steel and concrete.
• Work at heights and in confined spaces.
• Follow specifications, safety, and quality standards.
• Operate heavy equipment in winter including snow plows and wheel loaders (training provided).

Skills

Bridge construction

Heavy equipment operation

Independent work

Teamwork

Tools

Jackhammers

Drills

Sandblasters

Job description

Description

Ledcor Highway Maintenance is hiring long-term positions on our Alberta Bridge Maintenance Team. This is your opportunity to secure stable employment and grow your career with a leading, community-minded company.

What We Offer

• Industry-leading wages
• Career advancement opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits & RRSP program
• Optional training, including a Pile Driver/ Bridge Worker Apprenticeship or a Class 3 license upgrade

Essential Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain tools and equipment (jackhammers, drills, sandblasters, etc.)
• Perform bridge maintenance: cleaning, sealing, painting, placing structural steel and concrete
• Work at heights and confined spaces
• Follow specifications, safety, and quality standards
• Operate heavy equipment in the winter seasons including snow plows and wheel loaders (training provided)

What You Bring

• 3+ years bridge or construction experience preferred
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license (Class 3 an asset)
• Ability to work independently or in a team
• Comfortable working outdoors at heights, in confined spaces and with heavy equipment

Work Conditions

• Shift: Monday to Friday 8-13 hours per day
• Shift work, nights, and on-call as needed
• Full time, year round position
• Overnight travel required to work sites around Alberta in a Ledcor Crew truck
• Accommodations and meal allowance provided when working out of town
• Position is only open to locals based in the greater Edmonton area

Rates & Premiums

• Rates: $24.50 per hour to start with opportunities to work towards a fully paid Apprenticeship and Journeyperson rates up to $35.00 per hour
• Night shift premium of $3 per hour
• Comprehensive benefits & RRSP program
• Safety gear allowances

Additional Information

Ledcor builds and maintains infrastructure in various industries including oil and gas, transportation, and mining. We’re experts in all infrastructure construction and maintenance related projects. Our vast projects include: full-scale contract mining, earthworks, foundations, highways, bridges, roads, waterways and resources, airports, rapid transit, underground utilities, pipelines, independent power projects and site reclamation.

Our workplace culture has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America.

We are committed to the long-term success and wellbeing of our employees. Employees are provided with a comprehensive health and benefits package which includes extended health and dental, vision care, disability, and life insurance coverage as well as access to mental health and wellness resources through an employee family assistance program.

Employees also receive a competitive retirement package. These programs are administered through the Union, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable collective agreement.

Employment Equity

At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. We are committed to continuing to build on our culture of empowerment, inclusion and belonging.

Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email. For more information about Ledcor’s Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page.