Heavy Equipment Operator (Multi)

Ledcor Construction, Inc.; Fort Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a multi-skilled Heavy Equipment Operator for a major industrial project. This role involves operating various heavy machinery in a dynamic and fast-paced environment while prioritizing safety and quality. The operator will be responsible for performing mechanical inspections, ensuring compliance with safety protocols, and completing tasks efficiently. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this opportunity allows you to contribute to a significant expansion project while enjoying a balanced work schedule of 14 days on and 7 days off. Join a team that values your skills and dedication!

Benefits

Extended health benefits

Local position with no travel allowances

14 days on, 7 days off work schedule

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in heavy civil settings with various equipment.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision and perform mechanical inspections.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate heavy equipment for excavation, trenching, and backfilling.
• Conduct pre-job hazard analysis and ensure safe work completion.

Skills

Heavy Equipment Operation

Excavation

Trenching

Backfilling

Mechanical Inspections

Hazard Analysis

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Excavator

Dozer

Loader

Grader

Skid Steer

Job description

Location: Fort Saskatchewan, AB, Canada
Date Posted: Mar 26, 2025
Job ID: R23832
Job Status: Full-Time

Description

Are you a multi-skilled Heavy Equipment Operator looking for an exciting opportunity to work on a major industrial project? At Ledcor, we take pride in safety and quality, and we’re looking for dedicated professionals to join our team for the Linde Dow Path2Zero expansion project in Fort Saskatchewan, AB.

Join the True Blue Ledcor team today!

Essential Responsibilities:

• Effectively and safely operates various types of equipment - utilizing machine specific controls to complete all necessary tasks related to excavation, trenching and backfilling
• This includes operating near other equipment and trafficked areas
• Operates in congested, fast-paced working environments, and exercises extreme caution with awareness of buried utilities and structures
• Interprets verbal and non-verbal communication (including hand signals) from operators, ground personnel and Labourers, and acts accordingly
• Performs mechanical inspections and servicing including controls and operations, completing logbooks, performs maintenance and adjustments, ensures good housekeeping, and machine lubrication
• Recognizes existing and potential hazards and knows how to identify these through conducting a field level pre-job hazard analysis, checking the machine for hazards and assessing any tasks before start
• Ensures that work is safely completed to the set deadlines and on schedule

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years working in a heavy civil setting
• Minimum 3 years’ experience operating various equipment such as Excavator, Dozer, Loader, Grader and Skid Steer
• Demonstrated ability to work under minimal supervision
• Must successfully complete a full pre-access medical including a drug and alcohol test
• Valid Driver’s License and clean Driver's Abstract
• Ground Disturbance Level 2
• CSTS-2020

Work Conditions:

• Project to commence in April 2025
• Work schedule: 14 days on, 7 days off (10-12 hour shifts)
• Extended health benefits provided by CLAC
• This is a local position—candidates must reside in the Greater Edmonton area. No camp accommodations or travel allowances provided

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.

10005 102 Street, Fort Saskatchewan, AB