Student Operator - Highway Maintenance

Ledcor; Thessalon; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading construction firm as part of a team dedicated to highway maintenance in Thessalon, Ontario. This entry-level role offers a unique opportunity to obtain a DZ license, ensuring career growth with competitive wages and training provided. Ideal candidates will be safety-focused and capable of physically demanding work while committed to maintaining the highest standards of quality.

Benefits

Competitive wage and benefits package

Comprehensive health and benefits package

Access to mental health resources

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Possess a minimum G License.
• Able to pass an MTO medical exam.

Responsibilities

• Support winter and summer operations as a plow operator.
• Participate in training to upgrade to DZ license.

Skills

Safety-oriented

Ability to perform physically demanding tasks

Job description

Location: Thessalon, ON, Canada
Date Posted: Jun 23, 2025
Job ID: R24934
Job Status: Part-Time

Description

Are you looking to transition into, or build a long-term stable career that keeps you close to home with one of Canada’s top employers? Ledcor Highways is pleased to be commencing work as MTO’s Highway Maintenance Contractor in the area and we are looking for safety-orientated people who want to play a key part of keeping their highways and communities safe.

This is an exceptional entry-level opportunity to join an organization with an impeccable safety culture. We are providing a fully funded opportunity for select individuals to upgrade their G license to an DZ license, enabling them to join our team and support our winter and summer operations.

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

Click the link below to see what it’s like working for Ledcor and apply today to join the Ledcor Highway Maintenance team in various locations!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpn_YHIhP8U

Interested in applying? The minimum qualifications include:

• 18 years or older
• Possess a minimum G License without restrictions
• Able to pass an MTO medical exam (necessary to obtain DZ license)
• Safety-oriented with a commitment to quality
• Able to perform physically demanding tasks

Preference will be given those applicants living in Wawa, White River, Chapleau, Agawa, Thessalon and Iron Bridge Ontario due to the location of this project. If you do not live in the mentioned towns, accommodation options are available.

Approved applicants must commit to a minimum employment term.

Ledcor Highways works within various weather patterns, some shift work, on-call, and night shift will be required.

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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 .

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