Heavy Equipment Operator (Multi)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Heavy Equipment Operator for a major industrial project in Fort Saskatchewan. This role involves operating various types of heavy machinery, ensuring safety and quality throughout the project. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in a heavy civil setting and a proven ability to work independently. The position offers a unique work schedule of 14 days on, 7 days off, allowing for a balanced work-life dynamic. Join a dedicated team committed to excellence and safety in a dynamic work environment that values your expertise.

Benefits

Extended health benefits

Local position

14 days on, 7 days off schedule

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a heavy civil setting with a focus on equipment operation.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision and follow safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Operate various heavy equipment safely and effectively on site.
• Conduct mechanical inspections and perform maintenance on equipment.

Skills

Heavy Equipment Operation

Excavation

Trenching

Backfilling

Mechanical Inspections

Hazard Analysis

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Excavator

Dozer

Loader

Grader

Skid Steer

Job 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