Lead Hand Operator, Highway Maintenance

Ledcor; Sault Ste. Marie; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledcor is seeking Lead Hands for road maintenance across Ontario, offering year-round employment with responsibilities such as equipment operation and safety monitoring. Ideal candidates will hold a valid AZ or DZ license and be prepared for outdoor work in various weather conditions. Join a dynamic team committed to safety and community service.

Benefits

Industry leading wages

Excellent training

Benefits package

Career growth potential

Qualifications

• Preference for local applicants.
• Must provide 3-year driver's abstract.
• Experience with snowplow and/or wheel loader preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Foreperson with safety meetings and inspections.
• Monitor work quality of the crew.
• Operate equipment as required.

Skills

Physically demanding tasks

Operating snowplow truck

Equipment inspection

Education

Valid AZ or DZ driver's license

Job description

Are you tired of long commutes and working far from home? Looking for a stable, long-term career where you can contribute to your local community?

Ledcor Highways Ltd. (LHL) is offering exciting road maintenance opportunities across Ontario, providing year-round employment with long-term contracts.

We are seeking enthusiastic, team-oriented individuals with experience to help keep the Alaska highway safe. If you hold an AZ or DZ license and want to work for a company that values safety, community, and career growth, we want to hear from you!

We offer industry leading wages, excellent training, benefits, RSP's and career growth potential with advancement opportunities within our diversified company. You will be responsible for winter and seasonal maintenance of Ontario highways, using various trucks and heavy equipment.

We are currently hiring Lead Hands for the following locations:

Batchawana
Blind River
Thessalon
Hilton beach

Watch Ledcor’s Innovation, Culture and Community video to see what it’s like working for Ledcor and apply today to join the Ledcor Highways team in various locations across Ontario.

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Essential Responsibilities

• Assist Foreperson 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

• Work outside in all weather conditions

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform physically demanding tasks

• Must possess a valid AZ or DZ driver’s license with air endorsement

• Must provide a copy of a 3-year driver’s abstract

• Previous experience operating a snowplow truck and/or wheel loader is a strong asset

Work Conditions

• Local applicants will be given preference due to the location of the work

• Accommodations provided for out of town applicants

• As we respond to various weather patterns, some shift work, on-call, and night shift will be required

• Work schedules will consist of either 5 consecutive days followed by 2 days off or 6 consecutive days followed by 1 day off, with daily shifts lasting 8 to 12 hours (Shop specific)

• Union Position, benefits provided by CLAC

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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.

Our competitive total rewards package provides compensation and benefits that support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. We offer exciting, challenging work with opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.

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 .