Student Operator - Highway Maintenance

Employment Solutions - Sault College; Sault Ste. Marie; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Ledcor Highways LTD. in Sault Ste. Marie is offering an entry-level, part-time opportunity to participate in a funded program to upgrade your G class license to a DZ license, enabling you to join Ledcor and support winter and summer operations across Ontario.

The paid training will help you obtain the DZ license, develop safe snowplow operation skills, with potential to move into full-time or seasonal roles; strong emphasis on safety, physical tasks, and commitment to minimum employment term.

Qualifications

• 18+ years of age.
• Minimum Class 5 license with no restrictions.
• Pass MTO medical exam and vision screening.
• Safety-oriented with commitment to quality.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physically demanding tasks.

Responsibilities

• Train to upgrade to a DZ license and join Ledcor.
• Support winter and summer operations across Ontario.
• Commit to a minimum employment term and safety standards.

Skills

18+ years of age

Class 5 License

MTO medical

Vision screening

Safety oriented

Lift 50lbs

Job description

Job 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.

Sault Ste. Marie

Employer: Ledcor Highways LTD.

Closing Date

September 11, 2026

Salary

$20.00 - $22.00

Duration

Part Time

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 your G class driver license to a DZ driver license, enabling them to join Ledcor and support winter and summer operations across the province.

This training will provide a paid opportunity to help you acquire your DZ license and develop the skills necessary to become a safe and competent winter snowplow 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.

Required Skills

• 18+ years of age
• Possess a minimum Class 5 License without restrictions and a clean driver’s abstract
• Able to pass an MTO medical exam and vision screening exam (necessary to obtain AZ/DZ license)
• Safety-oriented with a commitment to quality
• Able to perform physically demanding tasks including lifting up to 50lbs, stand

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.