Student Operator, Highway Maintenance

Ledcor Construction, Inc.; Fox Creek; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Benefits package

Career growth

Job summary

Ledcor Highways in Alberta is offering an entry-level training opportunity to help you upgrade to a Class 3 license and start a long-term career in highway maintenance. The program provides paid training and a clear path to becoming a safe winter plow operator, with potential for full-time or seasonal roles across the province.

The initiative includes comprehensive safety, benefits, and career-growth opportunities as part of Ledcor’s commitment to developing local talent and keeping communities

Qualifications

• 18+ years of age
• Possess a minimum Class 5 License without restrictions and a clean driver’s abstract
• Able to pass an Alberta medical exam and vision screening exam (necessary to obtain Class 3 license)
• Safety-oriented with a commitment to quality
• Able to perform physically demanding tasks
• Industry standard Drug and Alcohol testing applies
• Camp available in Fox Creek

Responsibilities

• Participate in fully funded training to upgrade to Class 3 license
• Assist with winter and summer highway maintenance tasks under supervision
• Support safety practices and quality standards

Skills

Safety orientation

Physical fitness

Valid driver’s license

Team player

Education

Class 5 driver's license

Job description

Description

Are you looking to transition into, or build a long-term stable career that keeps you close to home? Ledcor Highways is pleased to be providing unique training and license upgrades to support growth in the highway maintenance industry. We are looking for safety-orientated people to play a key part in keeping their highways and communities safe.

This is an exceptional entry-level opportunity to join a long-term stable industry. We are providing a fully funded opportunity for select individuals to upgrade their Class 5 driver license to Class 3 driver license, enabling them to join Ledcor and support winter and summer operations across the Province.

This training opportunity will provide a paid opportunity to help you acquire your Class 3 license and develop the skills necessary to become a safe and competent winter plow operator. This opportunity may lead to full-time or seasonal employment. Ledcor offers a competitive wage and benefits package, excellent training, and career growth potential with advancement opportunities within our diversified company.

Interested in applying? The minimum qualifications include:

• 18+ years of age
• Possess a minimum Class 5 License without restrictions and a clean driver’s abstract
• Able to pass an Alberta medical exam and vision screening exam (necessary to obtain Class 3 license)
• Safety-oriented with a commitment to quality
• Able to perform physically demanding tasks
• Industry standard Drug and Alcohol testing applies
• Camp available in Fox Creek

Approved applicants must commit to a minimum employment term. Highway maintenance includes working in various weather patterns. Shift work, on-call, and night shift will be required.

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.