Lead Hand, Highway Maintenance

Ledcor Construction, Inc.; Hamlet of Grande Cache; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and maintenance firm is seeking experienced highway maintenance professionals in Grande Cache, Alberta. The role involves operating equipment, assisting leadership with tasks, and ensuring safety and quality. Candidates must hold a valid driver's license and have supervisory experience in highway maintenance. Competitive wages, benefits, and advancement opportunities offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and benefits package

Competitive retirement package

Career growth potential

Premiums for winter operations

Qualifications

• Must have a clear 3-year driver’s abstract.
• Snow plow experience is preferred.
• Successful completion of pre-employment drug and alcohol and audiogram testing.

Responsibilities

• Assist leadership with daily tasks including equipment and road condition inspections.
• Support Foreperson in work planning to meet milestones.
• Monitor quality of work performed by the crew.

Skills

Leadership

Heavy equipment operation

Organizational skills

Professional communication

Computer skills

Education

Valid Class 1 or 3 driver’s license with air endorsement

Supervisory experience in highway maintenance or related field

Job description

Description

Ledcor Highways Ltd. is seeking experienced highway maintenance professionals to support Foreperson and highway maintenance crews. Bring leadership, heavy equipment operation, organization, and a safety-first approach to help ensure the success of the team and the safety of the traveling public.

Ledcor offers comprehensive training, industry-leading wages, premiums and benefits, a retirement savings plan (RSP), and career growth potential with advancement opportunities in our diversified company. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and make a lasting impact in your community, apply today. See what it’s like to work with Ledcor and join our team in various locations across Alberta.

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Essential Responsibilities

• Assist leadership with daily tasks including safety toolbox meetings, equipment inspection, and road condition inspection reports
• Support Foreperson in the planning of work to meet contractual milestones
• Monitor the quality of work performed by the crew
• Operate equipment on work sites as needed
• Help ensure health, safety, and environment related concerns are addressed promptly

Qualifications

• Valid Class 1 or 3 driver’s license with air endorsement and a clear 3-year driver’s abstract
• Previous supervisory experience in highway maintenance, road construction, bridges or related field is required
• Snow plow experience is preferred
• Strong understanding of provincial and/or municipal highway maintenance specifications
• Professional written and verbal communication skills
• Computer skills are an asset
• Successful completion of pre-employment drug and alcohol and audiogram testing

Work Conditions

• Local candidates will be given preference due to the location of the work
• Will be required to work shifts, on-call, and nights as necessary
• Benefits provided by CLAC
• Work will be outdoors in various weather conditions

Rates & Premiums

• Will be provided a base hourly rate from 33.75/hr
• Eligible to receive premiums starting at 8/hr, when performing winter maintenance operations
• Operators will be eligible to receive a premium starting at 14/hr when performing winter operations as a Class 1 operator and while operating the tow plow unit

Additional Information

Ledcor builds and maintains infrastructure in various industries including oil and gas, transportation, and mining. Our projects include highways, bridges, roads, and more. Our workplace culture has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and other recognitions. We provide a comprehensive health and benefits package, including extended health and dental, vision care, disability, and life insurance, as well as access to mental health resources. Employees also receive a competitive retirement package administered through the Union and the applicable collective agreement.

Employment Equity

Ledcor is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, or other characteristics. We are committed to diversity, inclusion and belonging.

Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants should submit requests for accommodation via email. For more information about Ledcor’s Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our Inclusion & Diversity page.

Site: 3 Allen Creek Industrial Park, Hwy 40, Grande Cache, AB