Seasonal Operator, Highway Maintenance

Ledcor; City of Leduc; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to maintaining Alberta’s highways with a focus on safety and community. This role offers year-round employment, competitive wages, and the chance to work with a team that values diversity and inclusion. As a key player, you will operate heavy equipment and perform essential maintenance tasks, contributing to the safety and efficiency of local infrastructure. Enjoy comprehensive benefits and career growth opportunities in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about making a difference in your community, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Retirement package

Training and development programs

Mental health resources

Employee empowerment programs

Qualifications

• Successful completion of pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physically demanding tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment for winter and seasonal maintenance of highways.
• Assist with various labor duties including pothole repair and hazard remediation.

Skills

Operating snowplow trucks

Operating wheel loaders

Physically demanding tasks

Valid Class 1 or 3 driver’s license

Clear 3-year driver’s abstract

Previous experience with heavy equipment

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 potential within our diversified company. Responsibilities 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.

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. Shift work, on-call, and night shifts may be required due to 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 $6/hour for night shift and Class 1 equipment operation
3. Premium starting at $14/hour for winter operations as a Class 1 operator and while operating the tow plow unit

Additional Information:

Ledcor builds and maintains infrastructure across various industries, including oil and gas, transportation, and mining. Our projects encompass contract mining, earthworks, highways, bridges, waterways, airports, transit, utilities, pipelines, power projects, and reclamation.

Our workplace culture has been recognized as one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers, 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, mental health resources, and a competitive retirement package administered through the Union per collective agreement.

Employment Equity:

At Ledcor, diversity, equity, and inclusion are integral to our operations. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply, regardless of race, religion, gender, age, disability, or other characteristics.

We foster a culture of empowerment, inclusion, and belonging. Adjustments will be provided during the hiring process upon request. For more information, visit our I&D page.

• Leduc, AB