Operator, Highway Maintenance

Ledcor; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledcor Highways Ltd. is seeking team-oriented individuals for road maintenance roles in Alberta. Responsibilities include operating heavy equipment and maintaining highways, offering stable employment and great benefits. Candidates with a Class 1 or 3 license who value safety and community are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Industry-leading wages

Comprehensive health benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Class 1 or 3 driver’s license with air endorsement required.
• Previous experience with snowplow truck and/or wheel loader is an asset.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Operate snowplow trucks and wheel loaders.
• Maintain Alberta Provincial Highways year-round.
• Assist with crack sealing and pothole repairs.

Skills

Physically demanding tasks

Operating heavy equipment

Education

Valid Class 1 or 3 driver's license

Successful completion of pre-employment drug and alcohol testing

Tools

Snowplow truck

Wheel loader

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 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.

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:

• 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 to $29.25/hour based on experience
• Premiums starting at $8/hour for winter maintenance operations
• Premium starting at $14/hour for winter operations as a Class 1 operator and when 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, transit, utilities, pipelines, 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 employee wellbeing, offering comprehensive health and benefits, including extended health and dental, vision, disability, life insurance, mental health resources, and a retirement package. These are administered through the Union, in accordance with the collective agreement.

Employment Equity:

We believe diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Adjustments will be provided throughout the hiring process upon request. For more info, visit our I&D page.

Location: Grande Prairie, AB