Operator, Highway Maintenance

Ledcor Construction, Inc.; Fox Creek; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to community and safety in Alberta! This role offers the chance to operate heavy equipment for highway maintenance, ensuring safe travel for all. With a commitment to employee wellbeing, Ledcor provides excellent training, industry-leading wages, and a comprehensive benefits package. Enjoy the stability of year-round employment while being part of a diverse and inclusive team. If you're looking to make a difference in your community and grow your career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health and Dental Insurance

Retirement Package

Mental Health Resources

Career Growth Opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Class 1 or 3 driver's license with air endorsement.
• Previous experience operating heavy equipment is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Operate snowplow trucks and heavy equipment for highway maintenance.
• Perform seasonal maintenance tasks including pothole repair and hazard remediation.

Skills

Heavy Equipment Operation

Snowplow Truck Operation

Wheel Loader Operation

Physical Endurance

Education

Valid Class 1 or 3 Driver’s License

Tools

Snowplow Trucks

Wheel Loaders

Job description

Description

Are you tired of being on the road? Looking to be home at night and to be a bigger part of your community? Ledcor Highway Maintenance has long-term stable career opportunities. With contracts at least seven years in length, Ledcor offers you the stability of year-round employment, and the chance to make long-term plans all while being part of a great team dedicated to safe operations.

We are looking for enthusiastic and team-oriented people to join our team that helps keep our Alberta provincial Highways safe. You have a Class 1 or Class 3 license and a desire to work for an industry leading employer and great community-minded organization. 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 Alberta highways, using 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.

Ledcor’s Innovation, Culture and Community video

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

• Must successfully complete pre-employment drug and alcohol testing
• Must be able to perform physically demanding tasks
• Must possess a valid Class 1 or 3 driver’s license with air endorsement
• Must provide a copy of a clear 3-year driver’s abstract
• Previous experience operating a snowplow truck and/or wheel loader is a strong asset

Work Conditions

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

We are committed to the long-term success and wellbeing 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.