Operator, Highway Maintenance

Ledcor Construction, Inc.; Cadomin, Edson; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic individuals for road maintenance careers in Alberta. This role offers a chance to contribute to community safety while enjoying competitive wages and excellent training. You will operate heavy equipment, maintain highways year-round, and work in diverse weather conditions. With a commitment to employee wellbeing and career growth, this position promises a stable, long-term career path. Join a company recognized for its inclusive culture and diverse workforce, and be part of a team that values safety and community engagement.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Retirement Plan

Mental Health Resources

Training Opportunities

Qualifications

• Valid Class 1 or 3 driver's license with air endorsement required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physically demanding tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operate snowplow trucks and heavy equipment for highway maintenance.
• Assist with crack sealing, pothole repair, and hazard remediation.

Skills

Heavy Equipment Operation

Safety Awareness

Physical Fitness

Education

Class 1 or 3 Driver's License

Tools

Snowplow Trucks

Wheel Loaders

Job description

Location: Whitecourt, AB, Canada
Date Posted: May 7, 2025
Job ID: R23829
Job Status: Full-Time

Description

Join Our Team – Road Maintenance Careers with Ledcor Highways Ltd.

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) offers exciting road maintenance opportunities across Alberta, providing year-round employment with contracts lasting up to seven years.

We are seeking enthusiastic, team-oriented individuals to help keep Alberta’s highways safe. If you hold a Class 1 or Class 3 license and value safety, community, and career growth, we want to hear from you!

We offer industry-leading wages, excellent training, benefits, RSPs, and career advancement potential within our diversified company. Your responsibilities will include winter and seasonal maintenance of Alberta highways, operating various heavy equipment.

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 Alberta.

Watch the video here

Essential Responsibilities:

• Operate snowplow trucks, wheel loaders, and other heavy equipment as required
• Maintain Alberta Provincial Highways year-round, including assisting with labourer duties (crack sealing, pothole repair, bridge and signage cleaning, hazard remediation, etc.)
• Work outside in all weather conditions

Qualifications:

• Successful completion of pre-employment drug and alcohol testing
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Valid Class 1 or 3 driver’s license with air endorsement
• Clear 3-year driver’s abstract
• Previous experience operating a snowplow truck and/or wheel loader is a strong asset

Work Conditions:

• Some shift work, on-call, and night shifts may be required due to weather conditions
• Benefits and RSPs provided by CLAC

Rates & Premiums:

• Base hourly rate from $26/hour to $29.25/hour based on experience
• Premiums starting at $8/hour during winter maintenance operations
• Premium starting at $14/hour when performing winter operations as a Class 1 operator and while operating the tow plow unit

Additional Information

Ledcor builds and maintains infrastructure across various industries including oil and gas, transportation, and mining. Our projects include contract mining, earthworks, highways, bridges, waterways, airports, pipelines, and more.

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 employee wellbeing, offering comprehensive health and benefits packages, mental health resources, and a competitive retirement plan administered through the Union in accordance with collective agreements.

Employment Equity

At Ledcor, we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion are integral to our success. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply, regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or other characteristics.

We foster a culture of empowerment, inclusion, and belonging, and provide adjustments during the hiring process upon request. For more information, visit our I&D page.

5204 58 Street, Whitecourt, AB