Equipment Operator

Ledcor; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking Heavy Equipment Operators for an important soil salvage and reclamation project in Fort McMurray, Alberta. Responsibilities include efficiently loading trucks and ensuring all equipment is well-maintained. Candidates should have experience with various heavy equipment and be willing to work outdoors in challenging winter conditions. The position offers a 14 on, 7 off work schedule with travel allowances and camp accommodations available. This role emphasizes safety and teamwork, with opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Travel allowance

Camp accommodations

Extended health benefits

Competitive retirement package

Qualifications

• Experience operating various heavy machinery including loaders, dozers, and excavators.
• Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing.
• Prior experience in reclamation production is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Load trucks efficiently and set up dumps for optimum cycle times.
• Perform inspections and complete hazard assessments for machinery.
• Maintain equipment in excellent condition and log maintenance needs.
• Communicate effectively within the team.
• Follow all HSE procedures and complete necessary assessments.

Skills

Operating front end loaders

Operating dozers

Operating excavators

Operating haul trucks

Operating graders

Independent work

Education

CSTS 09 or related safety certification

Job description

We are seeking Heavy Equipment Operators contributing to a critical soil salvage and reclamation project in Fort McMurray AB. You’ll work in challenging winter conditions, ensuring safe and efficient operations while maintaining production targets. Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today and join a team that values safety, efficiency, and collaboration.

Essential Responsibilities

• Load trucks safely and efficiently; set up dumps for optimal cycle times, windrow, striping and separating of organized materials for the loading units
• Perform pre-trip inspections and complete daily Field Level Hazard Assessments for all activities
• Maintain equipment in excellent working condition, report and log maintenance needs promptly
• Communicate effectively with team members across different disciplines
• Follow all site HSE procedures and complete Field Level Hazard Assessments (FLHA) for all activities

Qualifications

• Previous experience operating front end loaders, dozers, excavators, haul trucks and graders
• Prior reclamation production experience is considered an asset
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Successful completion of pre-access drug and alcohol testing
• CSTS 09, Common Safety Orientation (CSO) or OSSA Basic Safety Orientation (BSO)

Work Conditions

• Project based position working fourteen days on and seven days off, working 12 hours per day
• Travel allowance and camp accommodations would be provided to those who qualify
• Work will be primarily outdoors and in various weather conditions
• Extended Health & Wellness Benefits provided by CLAC Alberta
• Anticipated start date: January 2026

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.