Summer Seasonal Operator, Highway Maintenance

Ledcor Construction, Inc.; Drayton Valley; On-site; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading company in Alberta as a Summer Seasonal Operator for Highway Maintenance. This role involves operating heavy equipment to maintain highways, ensuring safety and efficiency. Ideal candidates will have a Class 1 or 3 license and a commitment to community and safety. Enjoy competitive wages, training, and opportunities for growth within a recognized workplace culture.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Dental and vision coverage

Disability and life insurance

Mental health resources

Competitive retirement package

Qualifications

• Successful completion of pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Clear 3-year driver’s abstract.

Responsibilities

• Operate snowplow trucks and heavy equipment.
• Maintain Alberta Provincial Highways year-round.
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Skills

Team-oriented

Safety

Physical endurance

Education

Class 1 or Class 3 driver’s license

Tools

Snowplow trucks

Wheel loaders

Job description

Summer Seasonal Operator, Highway Maintenance

Location: Drayton Valley, AB, Canada
Date Posted: May 14, 2025
Job ID: R24474
Job Status: Part-Time

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. We are seeking 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 provide industry-leading wages, excellent training, and opportunities for advancement 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 learn about working for Ledcor and apply today to join the Ledcor Highways team in various locations across Alberta.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdhNKGIZL4c

Essential Responsibilities:

• Operate snowplow trucks, wheel loaders, and other heavy equipment
• Maintain Alberta Provincial Highways year-round, including assisting with labourer duties such as crack sealing, pothole repair, bridge and signage cleaning, hazard remediation, etc.
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions

Qualifications:

• Successful completion of pre-employment drug and alcohol testing
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Valid Class 1 or 3 driver’s license with air endorsement
• Clear 3-year driver’s abstract
• Previous experience operating snowplow trucks and/or wheel loaders is a strong asset

Work Conditions:

• Shift work, on-call, and night shifts may be required due to weather conditions

Rates & Premiums:

• Base hourly rate from $26 to $29.25, depending on experience
• Night shift and Class 1 equipment operation premiums starting at $6/hour
• Winter operations and tow plow unit operation premiums starting at $14/hour

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Additional Information

Ledcor specializes in infrastructure projects across industries such as oil and gas, transportation, and mining, including mining, earthworks, highways, bridges, waterways, airports, utilities, pipelines, and 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 employee well-being, offering comprehensive health and benefits, including dental, vision, disability, life insurance, mental health resources, and a competitive retirement package, administered through the Union per collective agreement.

Employment Equity

We value diversity, equity, and inclusion. Ledcor is an equal-opportunity employer, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply regardless of race, religion, gender, age, disability, or veteran status. We aim to foster a culture of empowerment, inclusion, and belonging.

Adjustments are available throughout our hiring process. Applicants should request accommodations in advance via email. For more about our Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, visit our I&D page.

Location: Drayton Valley, AB