Mechanic, Highway Maintenance

Ledcor Construction, Inc.; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Heavy Equipment Technician to join their dedicated team. This role offers the opportunity to work on the maintenance of Alberta highways, ensuring safety and reliability for the community. With a focus on health and safety, you will be part of a supportive organization that values your contributions. Enjoy industry-leading wages, excellent training, and career growth potential while working in various locations across Alberta. If you're passionate about heavy equipment and want to make a difference in your community, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Retirement Package

Career Growth Opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Must have a Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician ticket or be an experienced Apprentice.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision and follow safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repair of heavy construction equipment.
• Engage in safety policies and complete maintenance records.

Skills

Heavy Equipment Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Safety Procedures

Documentation Skills

Education

Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician ticket

Registered Apprentice Heavy Equipment Technician

Tools

Plow/Sanding Trucks

Loaders

Light Support Gear

Job description

Description

Are you tired of traveling elsewhere for work? Looking to be closer to home and to be a bigger part of your community? Ledcor Highways Ltd. (LHL) has long-term stable road maintenance career opportunities. With contracts up to seven years in length, LHL offers you the stability of year-round employment and the chance to make long-term plans while being part of a great team dedicated to safe operations.

Are you a Heavy Equipment Technician/Mechanic who is looking for a long-term stable career with a company that prioritizes health and safety? Do you want to be part of an exceptional organization that helps keep our roads and infrastructure safe for your neighbors and loved ones? Do you enjoy troubleshooting and repairing a wide variety of mobile equipment?

We are looking for enthusiastic and team-oriented people to join our team that helps keep our Alberta provincial highways safe. We offer industry-leading wages, excellent training, benefits, RRSP, and career growth potential with advancement opportunities within our diversified company. You will be responsible for the year-round maintenance of Alberta highways, using various heavy equipment.

Click on the link below to see what it’s like working for Ledcor and apply today to join our Highways team in various locations across Alberta!

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Essential Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repair of heavy construction and maintenance equipment such as plow/sanding trucks, loaders, and light support gear.
• Follow manufacturer and internal maintenance programs and inspection procedures.
• Engage and participate in Ledcor safety policies and procedures.
• Complete maintenance records and documentation as required.

Qualifications

• Must have a Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician ticket (on-road and off-road) or be an experienced, registered Apprentice Heavy Equipment Technician from a recognized provincial authority.
• Previous experience working with heavy civil construction and/or highway paving and highway maintenance equipment (i.e. snowplows) would be an asset.
• Licensed CVIP mechanic would be an asset.
• Must successfully complete pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.
• Must have a valid Driver's License and ability to provide a 3-year driver's abstract.
• Ability to understand and effectively carry out oral and written instructions which may be accompanied by sketches and diagrams.
• Must have demonstrated ability to work under minimal supervision.

Work Conditions

• Work will be based in various locations across Alberta with some travel to various field operations on a limited basis.
• Applicants residing locally may be given preference due to the nature of work.
• As LHL is obligated to respond to various weather patterns, some shift work, on-call, and night shift will be required.
• Benefits provided by CLAC (Health, Dental, RSP, and Pension).

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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.

We are committed to the long-term success and well-being 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.

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.

Location: Grande Prairie, AB