Operator, Highway Maintenance

Ledcor; Whitecourt; 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 stable, year-round employment with opportunities for advancement. You will operate heavy equipment, including snowplow trucks, while ensuring the safety and maintenance of Alberta's highways. Enjoy industry-leading wages, excellent training, and comprehensive benefits as you contribute to your local community. Join a company recognized for its diversity and commitment to employee wellbeing, and make a meaningful impact in your role.

Benefits

Extended Health and Dental

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Mental Health Resources

Retirement Package

Training Opportunities

Career Growth Potential

Qualifications

• Valid Class 1 or 3 driver’s license with air endorsement required.
• Previous experience operating heavy equipment is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Operate snowplow trucks and heavy equipment for highway maintenance.
• Assist with crack sealing and pothole repairs.

Skills

Heavy Equipment Operation

Snowplow Truck Operation

Physical Fitness

Education

Class 1 or Class 3 Driver's License

Tools

Snowplow Trucks

Wheel Loaders

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) is offering 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 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, benefits, RSPs, 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.

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

Essential Responsibilities:

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

Qualifications:

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

Work Conditions:

1. Some shift work, on-call, and night shifts will be required as we respond to various weather patterns
2. Benefits and RSPs provided by CLAC

Rates & Premiums:

1. Base hourly rate from $26/hour to $29.25/hour based on experience
2. Premiums starting at $8/hour when performing winter maintenance operations
3. 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, roads, 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. Our benefits include extended health and dental, vision, disability, life insurance, mental health resources, and a comprehensive retirement package. These are administered through the Union, according to the collective agreement.

Employment Equity:

At Ledcor, diversity, equity, and inclusion are integral to our culture. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. We support adjustments during the hiring process upon request. For more information, visit our I&D page.

Location: 5204 58 Street, Whitecourt, AB