Skilled Laborer & Lattice Tower Assemblers

Ledcor Construction, Inc.; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Camp accommodations

Travel allowance

Extended health & dental

Job summary

Ledcor Construction, Inc. is hiring experienced lattice tower assemblers and skilled laborers for a major Fort McMurray project. The role combines hands-on construction work with operating and working near heavy equipment in outdoor conditions.

Candidates should read drawings, follow safety policies, and contribute to a collaborative team. The position requires physical endurance and a commitment to safe, reliable work practices in a demanding environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with steel construction including rigging.
• Experience around and/or operating heavy equipment in construction or utility environments.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license (Class 1A or 3A considered an asset).
• Strong work ethic and ability to perform physically demanding work outdoors.
• Commitment to safety and teamwork.
• Ability to read drawings and prints.
• CSO/BSO, Fall Protection & GD2 training considered as asset.

Responsibilities

• Assemble steel lattice tower structures on a transmission line project.
• Operate or work around heavy equipment such as Skid Steers and loaders.
• Work safely around cranes and boom trucks and follow safety policies.
• Perform general labour including site prep, cleanup, and organization.
• Conduct pre-trip and routine equipment inspections.
• Collaborate with crew to meet production targets.

Skills

Lattice tower assembly

Rigging

Heavy equipment operation

Reading drawings

Fall protection training

Driver's license (Class 5)

Job description

Description

Ledcor is currently hiring experienced and safety-minded lattice tower assemblers and skilled laborer's for a large project in Fort McMurray, Alberta. This role involves a combination of hands-on manual labor and working in and around heavy equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Work on a team assembling steel lattice tower structures for a transmission line project.
• Work around and as applicable operate heavy equipment such as: Skid Steers, Loaders, Zoom Boom
• Work safely around cranes and boom trucks.
• Complete general labour duties, including: Site preparation and cleanup, Steel shakeout and organization, Manual labour to support steel lattice tower assembly
• Conduct pre-trip and routine equipment inspections
• Follow all company safety policies and participate in daily safety meetings
• Work closely with crew members to meet production targets

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience with steel construction including rigging
• Experience working around and/or operating heavy equipment in construction or utility environments
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license (Class 1A or 3A considered an asset)
• Strong work ethic and ability to perform physically demanding work outdoors
• Commitment to safety and teamwork
• Ability to read drawings and prints
• CSO/BSO, Fall Protection & GD2 training considered as asset

Work Conditions

• 14 days on, 7 days off, working 10-12 hour days.
• Overtime and steady rotational work
• Extended Health & Wellness benefits provided by CLAC
• Travel allowance provided to those that are eligible
• Camp accommodations
• Work will be outdoors and in various weather conditions

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.