Operator, Highway Maintenance

Ledcor; Drayton Valley; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Ledcor Highways Ltd. for exciting road maintenance careers in Alberta that offer stability and opportunities for career growth. This role requires a Class 1 or 3 driver's license and involves operating heavy equipment and maintaining provincial highways year-round. Enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and a commitment to employee well-being in a diverse work environment.

Benefits

Industry-leading wages

Excellent training

Benefits and RSPs

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Successful completion of pre-employment drug testing.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Previous experience operating snowplow trucks or wheel loaders preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate snowplow trucks and other heavy equipment.
• Maintain Alberta Provincial Highways year-round.
• Assist with various labor duties as needed.

Skills

Operating heavy equipment

Physical fitness

Teamwork

Education

Valid Class 1 or 3 driver’s license

Job 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 seek 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 opportunities 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.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdhNKGIZL4c

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 will be required due to weather conditions
• Benefits and RSPs provided by CLAC

Rates & Premiums:

• Base hourly rate from $26.50 to $30.25, depending on experience
• Premiums starting at $8/hour for 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 in various industries including oil and gas, transportation, and mining. Our projects include contract mining, earthworks, foundations, highways, bridges, waterways, airports, transit, utilities, pipelines, 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, offering comprehensive health and benefits, including extended health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, mental health resources, and a competitive retirement package. These are administered through the Union, in accordance with the relevant collective agreement.

Employment Equity:

At Ledcor, diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental. We are proud to be 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.

Our True Blue team values diverse perspectives and experiences, fostering a culture of empowerment, inclusion, and belonging.

Adjustments are available throughout our hiring process. Applicants should inform us in advance by submitting a request via email. For more about Ledcor’s Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, visit our I&D page.

• Drayton Valley, AB