Operator, Highway Maintenance

Employment Solutions - Sault College; Sault Ste. Marie; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

AZ Premium

Grader Operator premium

Snow plow premium

Night shift premium

Job summary

Ledcor Highways LTD. is hiring for an Operator, Highway Maintenance in Ontario. Join a team responsible for winter and seasonal maintenance on Ontario highways using heavy equipment and trucks, with a focus on safety and community success.

Ideal candidates hold AZ or DZ licenses with air endorsement, perform physically demanding tasks, and are prepared for shift work including nights. Local preference applies in some locations while opportunities span across Ontario.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting 50 lbs. on a regular basis, bending, kneeling, crouching etc.
• Valid AZ or DZ driver’s license with air endorsement
• Provide a copy of a 3-year commercial driver’s abstract
• Previous experience operating a snowplow truck and/or wheel loader is a strong asset

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Physically fit

AZ/DZ license

Snowplow experience

Heavy equipment operation

Job description

Operator, Highway Maintenance

Sault Ste. Marie

Transportation

Employer

Ledcor Highways LTD.

Closing Date

September 11, 2026

Salary

$25.50 - $33.50

Duration

Full Time

Description

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) is offering exciting road maintenance opportunities across Ontario.

We are seeking enthusiastic, team-oriented individuals to help keep the Ontario highways safe. If you hold a DZ or AZ license and want to work for a company that values safety, community, and career growth, we want to hear from you!

We offer industry leading wages, excellent training and career growth potential with advancement opportunities within our diversified company. You will be responsible for winter and seasonal maintenance of Ontario highways, using various trucks and 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 Ontario.

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

Premiums

• $3/hour AZ Premium when directed to operate equipment that require AZ
• $5/hour Grader Operator premium (does not apply to employees holding the Grader Operator classification
• $5/hour Snow plow premium
• $1/hr Night shift premium

Work Conditions

• Local applicants will be given preference due to the location of the work
• As we respond to various weather patterns, shift work, on-call, and night shift will be required
• Work schedules will consist of either 5 consecutive days followed by 2 days off or 6 consecutive days followed by 1 day off, with daily shifts lasting 8 to 12 hours (Shop specific)
• CLAC union position

Essential Responsibilities

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

Required Skills

• Must be able to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting 50 lbs. on a regular basis, bending, kneeling, crouching etc.
• Valid AZ or DZ driver’s license with air endorsement
• Provide a copy of a 3-year commercial driver’s abstract
• Previous experience operating a snowplow truck and/or wheel loader is a strong asset