Highway Patroller, Highway Maintenance (Glenevis)

Ledcor Group; Glenevis; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledcor Group is seeking a field-based highway patrol and maintenance professional in Alberta. The role involves conducting scheduled patrols, inspecting highway infrastructure, and documenting defects using tablets and electronic reporting tools.

You will respond to incidents, assist maintenance crews, and participate in emergency operations when required. The position requires a valid Class 5 license, strong observational skills, and the ability to operate outdoors in varying weather.

Qualifications

• Valid Class 5 Driver's License with a clean driving record.
• Strong understanding of highway infrastructure and assets.
• Excellent observation skills and attention to detail.
• Experience using tablets and electronic field reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Conduct scheduled highway patrols and inspections.
• Monitor, assess, and report highway conditions and hazards.
• Identify, document, and track defects using electronic field tools.
• Respond promptly to incidents and hazardous situations.
• Inspect highway assets such as signage, surfaces, lighting, and guardrails.
• Perform minor maintenance like debris removal and sign straightening.
• Communicate maintenance priorities to supervisors and teams.
• Assist maintenance crews with highway tasks.
• Participate in emergency response operations when needed.
• Promote Ledcor health, safety, and environmental stewardship.

Skills

Observation skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Communication skills

Time management

Outdoor work tolerance

Tools

Tablets

Mobile devices

Electronic reporting apps

Job description

Essential Responsibilities

• Conduct scheduled highway patrols and inspections in accordance with performance specifications and response requirements
• Monitor, assess, and report highway conditions, roadway hazards, and infrastructure deficiencies
• Identify, document, and track defects using electronic field applications, tablets, and reporting systems
• Respond promptly to incidents, emergency situations, and hazardous conditions that may impact the travelling public
• Complete required inspections of highway assets, including signage, roadway surfaces, lighting, guardrail systems, and other infrastructure
• Perform minor maintenance activities during patrols, including debris and litter removal, sign straightening and minor repairs, hazard mitigation and cleanup
• Communicate maintenance priorities and defect information to supervisors and operations teams
• Assist maintenance crews with general highway maintenance duties
• Participate in emergency response operations as required
• Promote and maintain Ledcor's commitment to health, safety, and environmental stewardship

Qualifications

• Valid Class 5 Driver's License with a clean driving record.
• Strong understanding of highway infrastructure, including roadway surfaces, signage, guardrail systems, and related assets.
• Excellent observation skills and attention to detail.
• Experience using tablets, mobile devices, and electronic field-based reporting applications.
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions in the field.
• Strong organizational, documentation, and time management skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather and road conditions.

Work Conditions

• Work is performed primarily outdoors in varying weather conditions throughout the year.
• Patrollers work assigned shifts based on operational requirements.
• Evening, night shift, weekend, and emergency response work may be required during weather events, emergencies, or changing operational demands.
• Travel throughout designated highway maintenance areas is required.

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.
• 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.
• We're a diversified construction company, made up of teams of people who are proven in their industries.
• All working to design, build, transport, operate, and maintain projects all over North America.
• But we believe that projects are about more than concrete and steel.
• They're about people and the power of partnerships.
• Partnerships with our employees, our communities, our contractors and clients.
• We believe in building trust in the places where we do business—whether that’s by engaging honestly, by giving back, by putting safety first, or by looking for smarter, more sustainable ways to get the job done right.

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.